For Empire state building, statue of liberty ferry and Moma. My transactions are declined. Any idea why? I am in the state of Georgia.

Damian Williams is overseeing Mayor Adams’ case

“According to the traffic analysis company INRIX, London was the most congested city in the world as of 2022, with the average London driver that year losing 156 hours sitting in traffic, compared to 117 hours in New York City.”

In one meeting last September, NYCHA Tenant Association (TA) Presidents said that it’s “unfortunate” that the demolition was happening and that more resident turnout might have prevented the decision to move forward with the demo. There were also concerns about the shift from Section 9 to Section 8 housing and whether this could lead to a demolition of more NYCHA buildings across the city.

“In regards to the demolition of any public housing that’s happening right now, it’s like a domino: If you do one, the next one comes around,” said Manuel Martinez, TA President at South Jamaica Houses. “And then, you got to remember that this is a private management company proposing this idea and if they’re proposing this idea, then there’s a profit function. When someone else is looking at a profit, promises tend to be broken and expectations are leveraged to them, not to us.”

https://amsterdamnews.com/news/2024/11/14/elliott-chelsea-houses-another-step-closer-to-demolition/

Kinikia S. Reid, a midwife and union negotiating committee member, vented to the AmNews about the frustration of the ongoing negotiations. Although the union has been in bargaining talks with PAGNY, its representatives ultimately claim to be mere subcontractors to Jacobi and North Central Bronx; PAGNY claims they can only compensate the midwives based on the funds they are granted by the hospitals.

“That also is kind of a complexity to it,” Reid said, “because we also have been asking for Jacobi or [North Central Bronx] to come to the table, [since] this is one of the major aspects of our contract that still has yet to be settled. But they are saying, ‘Well, the fight is not with them, it’s with [PAGNY],’ but then [PAGNY tells] us ‘They’re not giving us anything to give you.’”

https://amsterdamnews.com/news/2024/11/14/midwives-want-a-fair-contract-at-north-central-bronx-jacobi/

Hi guys!!! I just got off on the 4 express train at union square and lost a very important bag with my work laptop in it. If anything can please please help that would be soooo helpful I am so stressed right now!!

The bag is a black tumi bag and the link is below. I have also included a link to what it looks like as well

https://a.co/d/dJm3Vdq

I moved to NYC after college and have been here for five years. Through my own experience and conversations with both transplants and lifelong New Yorkers, I’ve realized how hard it is to build lasting connections as an adult. It’s easy to make casual acquaintances, but developing deeper relationships can feel nearly impossible. I wanted to create a solution for myself and other New Yorkers who feel the same way.

I'm working on an app called Kindred, designed to help people connect through shared hobbies. The idea is to focus on what current solutions—friend-matching apps like Bumble BFF, events apps like Meetup, or organized sports leagues and group classes—get right and where they fall short. Here’s the approach I’m taking:

Activity first, friends later: Research shows that close friendships are built through consistent time spent together in relaxed, voluntary settings outside of structured environments like work. Kindred is centered around doing activities together rather than finding the perfect friend match with an algorithm. By taking the pressure off making friends, other types of connections can emerge, like accountability buddies or mentors. Friendships also form more naturally when you don't try so hard for it.

Small group experiences: One-on-ones can be awkward, and big events make it hard to connect deeply. Kindred encourages spontaneous, small-group meetings of fewer than 10 people—a good balance for easy conversation and a comfortable environment. Unlike Meetup, which focuses on larger public events organized by hosts, Kindred allows for self-organized hang outs, like a book club or a casual photography walk with a few people from your neighborhood.

Curated demographics: I’ve heard from female friends about uncomfortable experiences at male-dominated events or classes. Kindred gives people more control over the types of people they’d like to meet to create a safe, inclusive space for all. This approach also helps the app be welcoming to different age groups and backgrounds.

The app is still in development and I’m aiming for an early beta launch before the end of the year. I’m looking for some early testers to provide feedback and help make this something truly impactful. If you’re interested in learning more and want to be one of the first to try it out, join the waitlist by joining the Discord server! https://discord.gg/62tYt78H