Brooklyn Teacher Moonlights as Tinfoil-Hat Host of Antisemitic Conspiracy Show
A Brooklyn social‑studies teacher has been identified as the host of a tinfoil‑hat conspiracy podcast pushing antisemitic claims; the DOE has referred the matter for review.
Bloomberg Scrambles to Dodge Grill Session Over 2020 Pay Pledge in Manhattan
Michael Bloomberg asked a Manhattan court to block a July 22 deposition in a suit by former campaign staff who say he promised pay through November 2020. A recent federal ruling allowed at least one worker to press a claim against Bloomberg personally.
F-16s Roar In As Rogue Plane Busts World Cup No-Fly Zone Near New York
F-16s intercepted a civilian plane after it entered a World Cup temporary flight restriction over New York on July 17; officials say flares were used and no injuries were reported.
State Department Floats $100,000 ‘Paywall’ For Would-Be Green Card Holders
The State Department is reportedly weighing a plan that could require some overseas green‑card applicants to post refundable bonds — possibly up to $100,000 — to show they won’t rely on public benefits.
Newmark Grabs Keys To Aon Center As JLL Weighs Its Next Move
Newmark will manage more than 21 million square feet of 601W's office portfolio — including Chicago’s Aon Center — a change that could affect whether JLL stays in the Loop tower.
Schumer, Booker Spark D.C. Showdown Over Federal Pot Ban
Senate Democrats reintroduced the Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act this week — a sweeping plan to deschedule marijuana, fund expungements and funnel tax revenue into community reinvestment. The filing restarts a national debate over rescheduling vs. full descheduling.












