New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani met President Donald Trump in the Oval Office after a surprise meeting. The talk was brief but packed with moves that could change city plans. Mamdani asked for a huge federal grant – about $21 billion – to build 12, 000 new homes. The proposal includes a big deck over
The city of Medina plans to open up a 410‑East Smith Road lot for public bids, according to the finance committee. The property was bought in 2012 and has been used mainly for storing city sanitation supplies, though a fire once damaged some buildings. The site sits behind the Sweets and Geeks shop
Buying a house in the U. S. feels more like a marathon than a milestone. Prices over $400, 000, mortgage rates near historic highs, and wages that lag behind make a down payment feel like a distant dream. Because of this, people are turning to extreme and practical strategies alike. Some suggest li
Stephen Miller is often seen as a tough voice in immigration, but his role stretches far beyond that. He works with many parts of the government at once, from fixing city fountains to tackling drug cartels. On a typical day he meets with top officials to decide on everything from homeland security t
William “Wilbur” Miller Barbour grew up in Middletown and later made a name for himself far beyond his hometown. After finishing high school there, he went on to study at Elizabethtown College and then pursued a career in social work. He joined the National Urban League, where he helped plan program
Virginia is about to become a battleground for control of the U. S. House of Representatives. Democrats are ready to spend big bucks to change the state's voting maps. They hope to gain four more seats in Congress. This is part of a bigger trend where both parties are trying to redraw district lines
The state of New York faces a housing crunch and growing needs for parks, schools, and clean water. A long‑time builder group says the governor’s “Let Them Build” plan can help. They argue that rules meant to protect the environment are too strict for many projects. The law called SEQRA ask
South Portland’s city council set a 2025 plan to turn the old Mahoney Middle School into a community hub, while also aiming to add more affordable homes for middle‑income families. The 2026 agenda repeated the housing push and added a bond vote for city buildings in November. In practice, the Mahon
Disney is using its biggest attractions to stir up housing markets across the U. S. When a theme park gets bigger, it brings more jobs, tourists and money into the area, which in turn pushes up house prices and encourages new rental projects. The company’s latest moves show how careful planning ca
A big change is coming to the White House. The East Wing is gone. It was torn down last October. Now, a huge new ballroom is planned. It will cost $400 million. That's a lot of money! The new building will be 90, 000 square feet. It's part of a big makeover for Washington, D. C. The plan is to fini
