New York City is packed with people, buildings, and noise. But beneath that concrete jungle, tiny creatures are hiding in plain sight. Scientists think the city might be home to hundreds or even thousands of unknown insect species. Not giant animals like pigeons or squirrels—but small flies, wasps,
New Mexico’s small outdoor recreation businesses are getting a fresh boost. A group that supports these businesses has rebranded and is back with a new leader. The alliance, now called the New Mexico Outdoor Recreation Business Alliance (NMORBA), once had over 100 members but lost momentum in recent
New York recently passed a budget that introduces a new tax on high-end second homes in New York City. The move aims to raise $500 million per year for the city, which is struggling with budget shortfalls. The tax targets luxury properties worth over $5 million, with rates increasing based on value.
New York’s push for rapid solar energy growth has left locals and wildlife in the dark—literally. A law passed in 2019, meant to fast-track renewable projects, skipped basic environmental checks. Developers were handed a blank permit to build giant solar farms wherever land was cheap, ignoring warni
New York and New Jersey aren’t waiting around to see if ticket buyers get what they paid for at next year’s World Cup. The state attorneys general have launched an investigation into FIFA’s ticketing system after fans flagged issues like seats not matching what they bought. The probe focuses on matc
New Mexico is betting big on student debt to fix its doctor shortage. The state just expanded a program that gives doctors up to $75, 000 a year for four years if they work in underserved areas. That’s triple the old reward of $25, 000 a year for three years. The goal? Fill the gap where 32 of 33 co
New York Knicks fans aren’t just cheering loudly—they’re dressing to impress. With the team one win away from the NBA Finals for the first time in 25 years, fans have turned Madison Square Garden into a courtside runway. Gone are the days when playoff outfits were just team jerseys. Now, supporters
New Yorkers love their sports teams. They see them as part of who they are. A recent survey asked fans where they would want their ashes scattered if that were possible. The most popular spot is Madison Square Garden. It hosts the Knicks and Rangers and many concerts. Fans feel it is the heart of N
New York City saw a big rise in federal immigration arrests after the 2024 presidential inauguration. A city report found that between Trump’s swearing-in and March 2026, ICE picked up 5, 567 people in the area. That’s 71% more than during the same period under the previous president. More than hal
New research shows that in 2025, about 6. 6 million people launched a business, matching the numbers seen before COVID‑19. Immigrants opened 2. 3 million of these companies, twice the rate of native‑born citizens, making them a key part of the recovery. Latino founders started around 2 million firms
