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Rising fuel costs forcing Long Island food truck owners to tweak menus, enforce event fees
The higher cost of gasoline and diesel is adding to the operating costs of Long Island food truck businesses, owners say.
Apr 25, 2026
Newsday
features
What the Hell Is Happening With the $3.5 Billion Brooklyn Marine Terminal Project?
The City's special Marine Terminal task force just canceled its vote on a plan to build a new port and neighborhood on a 122-acre slice of Brooklyn's coast.
Jul 24, 2025
Hell Gate
new york city
housing
feature
Southampton mulls action against cannabis dispensary Brown Budda on its first day
The Southampton Town Board on Wednesday voted to take legal action to block a cannabis dispensary from doing business in town — on the same day the retail shop, Brown Budda, opened its doors to customers for the first time.
Nov 12, 2025
politics
Newsday
Eric Adams Says He’s the ‘Most Pro-Housing Mayor’ in NYC History. Is He?
Adams has made some bold claims about his housing record ahead of his Hail Mary bid for reelection. Here's a look behind the numbers.
Aug 6, 2025
Hell Gate
politics
Bed bugs turned their NYC apartments into nightmares. So why do their landlords say these properties are bed bug-free?
It’s rare for a landlord to file a false bed bug report, but when they do, it’s unclear if there are any consequences
May 31, 2024
Brick Underground
enterprise reporting
Queens Judge Fines Landlord's Attorney For Using 'Incoherent' AI Slop in Court Papers
The attorney claims he was hacked but says he "should have caught it.”
Aug 11, 2025
new york city
Hell Gate
3 NYC housing voucher holders say they’re being ghosted by agents unwilling to rent to them
Renters say they're told the unit is ‘no longer available’ or 'vouchers aren't accepted in nice areas’
Aug 23, 2023
Brick Underground
enterprise reporting
An AI Singles Scam, a Cybersecurity Social, and a Subway-Themed Book Launch: Welcome to Eventbrite Night
Let me explain.
Aug 28, 2025
Hell Gate
feature
chaos reporting
Illinois-based investor seeks to buy Arboretum rental complex in Farmingville for $190M
Jan 13, 2026
Newsday
Staten Island Labor Organizers Taking on Amazon File Charges
Organizers say they were fenced off from the bus stop they use, and an employee alleges gender discrimination.
Aug 22, 2020
Commercial Observer
enterprise reporting
How Fast Food Is Getting Faster
Retailers like Chick-fil-A are opening smaller, takeout-focused outposts with little or no seating to complement their traditional locations.
Jun 28, 2024
The New York Times
commercial real estate
How ‘Severance’ and ‘WeCrashed’ Hold an Uncomfortable Mirror to the Post-COVID Office
We’re a long way from the Scranton branch of Dunder Mifflin
Jun 27, 2022
commercial real estate
Commercial Observer
Retailers Jump at the Chance to Invest in Fifth Avenue
IKEA and Uniqlo join luxury fashion houses in owning, rather than leasing, huge retail spaces on the strip. Developers are cashing in.
Nov 5, 2024
The New York Times
commercial real estate
Outdoor Eating’s New Look: Expect Changes to Hell’s Kitchen’s Dining Sheds Under New Regulations
Hell’s Kitchen residents enjoyed some al fresco drinking and eating during the balmy weather on Sunday. But the outdoor dining sheds they frequented will likely look pretty different come summer.
Mar 4, 2024
W42ST
new york city
Tenants begin using Good Cause eviction law in housing court. Here are the outcomes
Six months after the law went into effect in April, defense attorneys are using Good Cause eviction to argue their cases.
Oct 14, 2024
Brick Underground
Elaborate apartment scams on Instagram can cost renters thousands—along with their pride
Brokers say con artists impersonate agents, agencies, and forge real estate licenses.
Jul 9, 2024
Brick Underground
Scams