Broke In The Big Apple, 20-Year Scramble Just To Afford A Down Payment
StreetEasy’s April data show a typical New Yorker would need about 20 years to save a 20% down payment on a median-priced NYC home, with big gaps by neighborhood.
Penn Station Feeder Fire Chokes LIRR, Packs Platforms With Stranded Riders
A feeder cable fire at Penn Station on May 14 forced LIRR cancellations, diversions and delays during the midday commute. Riders were advised to check MTA updates.
Ramen Giant Slurps Up West Village Matcha Darling, Plots 30-Shop Takeover
Kyuramen Group has acquired West Village matcha café Aokō Matcha and aims to roll the gelato‑centric concept out to roughly 30 U.S. locations. The chain plans standalone shops and co‑located counters inside Kyuramen restaurants.
7 Train Brake Snafu Chokes Grand Central, Slams Queens Commute
A brake problem at Grand Central partly suspended No. 7 service between Queens and Manhattan this morning, forcing riders onto alternate lines and heavier transfers.
Brooklyn Real Estate Hotshot Bert "Ike" Dweck Swamped By Suits Over Vanishing Millions
Brooklyn dealmaker Bert "Ike" Dweck is facing seven New York lawsuits alleging missing escrow funds, bounced checks and unpaid loans totaling millions.












