The Downballot · New York, NY
Leading Off NY-21Wealthy businessman Anthony Constantino just learned that he eked out a win in New York’s ruby-red 21st District by a tight 51-49 margin over Democrat Blake Gendebien, but even before his race was called, he already resumed his long-running war with fellow …
The Berkshire Edge · New York, NY
Berkshire Agricultural Ventures board update Great Barrington— Berkshire Agricultural Ventures (BAV) announces that regenerative systems strategist Katharine Millonzi has joined BAV’s Board of Directors. Based in New York’s Hudson Valley, Millonzi designs programs, facilitates gatherings, and coaches leaders committed to advancing ecological and social well-being. She currently serves on the Impact team at Community Food Works, an organization dedicated to strengthening regional food infrastructure and expanding access to local food throughout the Hudson Valley. Her work spans philanthropy, higher education, and environmental leadership, with experience supporting initiatives at the Rockefeller Brothers Fund, the Rockefeller Foundation, the Environmental Grantmakers Association, Yale University, and the Volgenau Climate Initiative. Her work is grounded in a belief in regenerative hospitality and the relational work of systems change.
The Oberlin Review · New York, NY
Because of the dark and twisted nature of many Grimm’s fairy tales, I anticipated of Oberlin Opera Theater’s production of Hänsel und Gretel to be right in line with the lapsing spooky season. However, guest stage director Kevin Newbury creates a world that dazzles and delights, set in New York City in the midst of the ’70s housing crisis. This is beautifully realized from the design standpoint. The chorus, a diverse array of iconic characters, fill Scenic Designer and Lecturer in Theater Laura Carlson-Tarantowski’s elegant and lived-in set design. Street art, featuring an iconic Cat Stevens lyric towers overhead as onstage flashlights, casts complex shadows, and a giant food truck serves as the Witch’s cottage. The Witch herself, though not introduced musically until the very end, makes many strong appearances.
Pacific Coast Business Times · New York, NY
By Steven Fishoff There comes a time in many people’s lives when they face a choice: remain where they are comfortable or take a chance on something they believe in. For me, that moment came when I left an established career in New York and moved my family to Southern California. My daughter was just six months old. I was leaving behind the familiarity of an industry I understood, professional relationships I had developed and the security that comes with knowing your surroundings. I wasn’t leaving because I lacked opportunities. I was leaving because I wanted to create one. After years of working in the apparel industry, including managing a dress division, I decided to pursue something different: building a business of my own. That decision eventually led to the creation of Jenna Ashley Inc. What I learned along the way has shaped how I think about entrepreneurship, responsibility and the importance of continuing to move forward.
The Lafayette · New York, NY
The women’s basketball team fell Monday to St. John’s University 95-37 in New York in a one-sided contest before flipping the script with a blowout victory of their own at home against Wagner College on Thursday. On Monday, the Leopards (1-1 overall) faced the Big East opponent without several key players out with injuries, including senior guard Teresa Kiewiet and junior guard Talia Zurinskas. The team scored fewer points and surrendered more points than in any game last season. “We have to control what we can control,” senior forward Tasha Chudy said. “We have to just keep going on.” The Maroon and White got the scoring started, with sophomore guard Haylie Adamski knocking down a mid-range jump shot from the left baseline for a 2-0 lead. The Red Storm (1-0 overall) responded with a 3-pointer to take the lead and never looked back. St. John’s led for the remainder of the game.
CITY · New York, NY
Jukebox musicals tend to fall into two categories: a fabricated story manufactured to cram in as many hit songs as possible, or a biographical sketch of a major artist told using their songs. The 2023 Broadway musical from Alicia Keys falls somewhere in between. “Hell’s Kitchen, ” which runs through November 8 at West Herr Performing Arts Center, brings a ‘90s New York City R&B family love story to the Rochester Broadway Theatre League season. The musical, penned by Alicia Keys and playwright Kristoffer Diaz, features Keys’ biggest hits as well as a few new songs for the show. “Hell’s Kitchen” uses elements of Keys’ adolescent biography — white mom, absent father, being raised in the city, a love of music. However, the events and characters follow a simple coming of age story that’s less about providing insight into Keys or her career and more a vehicle for iconic songs, high-energy dance numbers and a breathtaking visual landscape.
Eater New York · New York, NY
NYC Restaurant News The latest restaurant openings across NYC in November Facebook Link This is Eater NY’s new guide to all of the new restaurants, bars, and cafes that have opened around New York City this November 2026, in a brand-new format as a map. Throughout the month, we’ll update the list weekly (see: October, September, August, July, June, May, April, March, February, January). When we’ve been to a place, we will then include a few openings on our heatmaps (Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, cocktail bars) to let you know the ones we like. If there’s an opening in your neighborhood that we’ve missed, let us know at [email protected]. What’s new the week of November 4, 2026: More maps in Eater NY NYC Restaurant News The latest restaurant openings across NYC in November Facebook Link This is Eater NY’s new guide to all of the new restaurants, bars, and cafes that have opened around New York City this November 2026, in a brand-new format as a map.
The NAU Review · New York, NY
NAU alumna and Flagstaff resident Erika Niemi appeared on “Jeopardy!” on Oct. 5 alongside two other trivia enthusiasts from New York and Ottawa. While Niemi didn’t win the night, she bet big on a Daily Double and answered correctly, putting her in a strong position heading into Double Jeopardy. Niemi graduated from NAU at age 19 with degrees in mathematics and chemistry and a minor in… Source
WIVB News 4 · New York, NY
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Governor Kathy Hochul (D) won a second full term in office with a defeat of Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman (R) on Tuesday night. Hochul has just over 60% of the nearly six million votes counted as of just after 11 a.m. Wednesday, which amounts to over 3.5 million votes. How did each county in Western New York vote in the election? Erie County Hochul: 54.94% (189,036 votes) Blakeman: 44.67% (153,592 votes) Niagara County Blakeman: 57.4% (44,734 votes) Hochul: 42.3% (32,965 votes) Chautauqua County Blakeman: 61.5% (26,355 votes) Hochul: 38% (16,278 votes) Cattaraugus County Blakeman: 68.5% (18,166 votes) Hochul: 31.28% (8,295 votes) Genesee County Blakeman: 68.48% (14,766 votes) Hochul: 31.2% (6,728 votes) Allegany County Blakeman: 72.9% (11,281 votes) Hochul: 26.7% (4,132 votes) Wyoming County Blakeman: 75.79% (9,901 votes) Hochul: 23.95% (3,128 votes) The Associated Press called the race in Hochul’s favor just after 9 p.m.
NBC New York · New York, NY
While most races have been called (most of which went in favor of Democrats), there were still some pending races throughout the tri-state. In New York, there were three House races on Long Island that had still yet to be called: NY-1, NY-2 and NY-4. In New York's 1st District, Republican incumbent Nicholas LaLota faced off against Democratic challenger Christopher Gallant. As of 8 a.m. Tuesday, LaLota had a slim lead over Gallant, with just over 86% of the vote in, but it was still too close to call. Watch NBC 4 free wherever you are NY – House 1 97% expected vote in Source: NBC News Decision Desk Nicholas LaLota 51.1% 152,546 Nicholas LaLota 51.1% Christopher Gallant 48.9% 145,869 Christopher Gallant 48.9% Total Write-ins 0.1% 170 Total Write-ins 0.1% In the 2nd District, incumbent Republican Andrew Garbarino faced off against Democrat Patrick Halpin in a tight race. As of 8 a.m.
Rochester Beacon · New York, NY
Rep. Joe Morelle easily won reelection Tuesday in New York’s 25th Congressional District, as Democrats nationwide were posting stunning results, according to unofficial results reported by AP. Morelle defeated Republican challenger Virginia McIntrye. With 75% of the vote counted, the Democratic congressional representative had 63%. By shortly after midnight, AP had Democrats winning at least 52 seats in the U.S. Senate, flipping control. The party was also projected to regain control of the House of Representatives. New York’s Democratic incumbents also prevailed in the statewide races, led by Gov. Kathy Hochul, who defeated Republican Bruce Blakeman by a 20-point margin. Attorney General Latitia James beat GOP challenger Saritha Komatireddy and Controller Thomas DiNapoli outpolled Republican Joseph Hernandez. The Rochester Beacon is providing live vote-count updates here as AP reports them.
Chelsea Community News · New York, NY
BY ARTHUR SCHWARTZ | You wouldn’t have known it till late October, but there are two sides to the controversy over banning horse-drawn carriages in Central Park—or anywhere else in New York. In October, I found myself meeting with drivers represented by Transport Workers Union Local 100, who were aghast at what was happening to their livelihood. And do you know what? They have quite a case—so much so that I wrote a letter on their behalf to NYC Corporation Counsel Steven Banks threatening to sue the “minute the ink was dry” on an approval of a bill passed by the City Council on October 22. When I looked at their complaint, I found that the city was establishing a precedent which would let it close down any other lawful business in NYC—not based on some public health emergency—but based on noise being made by a small sector of the public. One of my clients, Medet Fidan, is a former yellow cab driver.
ESPN · New York, NY
Alexa Philippou, Michael VoepelCloseMichael VoepelESPN Senior WriterMichael Voepel is a senior writer who covers the WNBA, women's college basketball and other college sports. Voepel began covering women's basketball in 1984, and has been with ESPN since 1996.Follow on X, Kendra Andrews Email Print Three days after crowning its 2026 champion, the WNBA was back in the news. Chris DeMarco will not be retained as head coach of the New York Liberty, sources told ESPN on Tuesday. The Liberty will have a third head coach in as many years; the franchise previously moved on from Sandy Brondello in September 2025, one season removed from New York winning its first WNBA title. "We need to nail this," Liberty general manager Jonathan Kolb said at the time, two months before hiring DeMarco.
Raptology · New York, NY
From his Jadakiss-assisted street records to his latest 2026 releases, the Brooklyn rapper continues building a catalog rooted in New York hip-hop, independence and longevity. Brooklyn rapper RRose RRome has spent years making his presence felt in New York’s independent hip-hop circuit, building relationships with respected artists while maintaining control of his own career. His […] The post RRose RRome Extends His Brooklyn Legacy With Max B Collaboration “ALL YEAR” and a Renewed Independent Push first appeared on Raptology.
Creative Loafing · New York, NY
Running a small business in New York City means dealing with layered tax rules that do not exist in most markets. Owners juggle federal obligations plus New York State filing, New York City filing, the city Unincorporated Business Tax for many unincorporated businesses, and pass-through entity questions for LLCs, partnerships and S corporations. For freelancers, self-employed professionals and owner-operated companies, finding the right CPA firm in NYC is a year-round operations decision that extends well beyond tax season. This guide ranks six options by borough accessibility, service breadth, small-business specialization and NYC-specific tax knowledge. Our top pick is Ahad&Co for NYC small-business owners who want business and personal tax work coordinated with ongoing accounting. It serves clients across all five boroughs, giving owners a single firm to discuss their company records and individual filing needs.
NYC.gov · New York, NY
By NYC Comptroller Mark Levine Francesco Brindisi, Executive Deputy Comptroller for Budget and Finance Krista Olson, Deputy Comptroller for Budget Jonathan Siegel, Chief Economist Jason Bram, Director of Economic Research No. 118 – October 2026 A Message from the Comptroller Dear New Yorkers, After picking up some steam earlier this year, the job market has hit a wall, with private sector employment decelerating nationally and dropping sharply locally. The U.S. added just 46,000 new private-sector jobs in September, and downward revisions for August and July subtracted 70,000 jobs. The numbers are even more concerning in New York City. Private sector employment tumbled 23,000 in September, following a 7,400-job drop in August, despite continued job gains in Healthcare & Social Assistance. Excluding that sector, private-sector employment is now down 32,000 over the past 12 months.
WCAX · New York, NY
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - If it feels like you’re seeing more political ads this cycle, you’re not wrong. With a contested governor’s race in Vermont and heated U.S. House and Senate races in New York and New Hampshire, a flood of ads is reaching voters as candidates work to get their names and messages out in the final weeks of the campaign. You’ve likely seen the ads from Republican Gov. Phil Scott calling for moderation in Montpelier and asking voters for another two years in office. “We will grow Vermont’s economy and make it more affordable for everyone-- that’s my commitment to you,” Scott says in the ad. It strikes a similar positive tone to ads crafted by Scott’s challenger, Progressive Democrat Amanda Janoo. “If we come together to protect what we love and produce what we need, I know we will not only weather the storms ahead but lead a better way forward,” Janoo says in the ad.
Red Bull New York · New York, NY
Director of Communications Copy URL Share on Facebook Share on X Red Bull New York (11-14-6, 39 pts.) travel to Gillette Stadium to face New England Revolution (17-10-4, 55 pts.) on Wednesday, October 28. Here are the Keys to the Game, presented by Toyota: Julian Hall recorded his first career multi-assist match in New York’s last meeting with Miami on April 11. At 18 years, 18 days old, he became the seventh-youngest player to record two assists in a match. That same night, Jorge Ruvalcaba scored his first career MLS goal. Adri Mehmeti also scored, becoming the youngest midfielder and fifth-youngest player in club history to score in a match at 17 years, six days old. MLS on Apple TV Every club, every match, everywhere. Fans can stream every MLS match, for every club with an Apple TV subscription, with no local blackouts — ever. WATCH: New England Revolution vs.
CBS Sports · New York, NY
Over the past several years, the legalization of New York online sports betting has opened up tons of betting possibilities for bettors in the state. Here is a guide for NY sportsbook users on how to utilize the best New York sports betting apps and promos. Best NY betting apps Best NY sportsbook promos A few years after retail sportsbooks first opened in the state, online sports betting became legal in New York in January 2022, making some of the top online sportsbooks in the country available to its residents. Here is a breakdown of the best sportsbook promos currently available at New York sportsbooks.
NBC New York · New York, NY
Nearly 90,000 people voted on the first day of early voting in New York City, according to the city Board of Elections, as voters in New York and New Jersey begin heading to the polls. A total of 86,215 people cast ballots across the five boroughs Saturday, nearly doubling the day-one turnout from 2022, the last New York gubernatorial and midterm elections. “Should be a resident’s priority to vote, that’s why we live in a democracy,” said Virginia Gerstley, a New York City resident. Watch NBC 4 free wherever you are “It’s your say in your country, I think It’s important to use what voice what you have and it’s at the ballot box,” said Mike, a New York City resident. Mayor Zohran Mamdani (D-New York City) cast his ballot at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. “This is the only place in the world where you could be voting early at the Metropolitan Museum of Art,” Mamdani said. Mamdani also reaffirmed his support for the reelection of Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul. Local Alvin K.
City & State New York · New York, NY
By Sahalie Donaldson and Emily Wilson Campaigns & Elections New York City Zohran Mamdani Don’t forget to flip your ballot. New York City voters won’t just be deciding among candidates this year. They’ll have an opportunity to vote to approve or reject five questions when they cast their ballots for the Nov. 3 general election. Early voting kicks off Saturday, Oct. 24. If passed – as tends to be the case for ballot proposals – each of the questions would make amendments to the city’s governing document known as the City Charter. We’re not talking about anything that would shake city government at its core. These proposals are wonky, staked on the premise of streamlining government processes and cutting red tape – in this case, around public space, city contracting, building permitting, street safety and the city’s budget reserves. “They are positive, measured, practical steps towards government reform,” said Ben Weinberg, policy director for government reform group Citizens Union.
The Guardian · New York, NY
Government inspections showed overcharges as high as 39% on some items. The discount store giant was the subject of a 2025 investigation by the Guardian Dollar General, the nation’s largest dollar-store chain, has agreed to a $1.875m deal to settle allegations that it “repeatedly and persistently” overcharged customers across New York state. The New York attorney general’s office found that Dollar General often charged customers higher prices at checkout than the prices it promised on shelf labels, signs, advertising circulars and its mobile app. The state agency said one check of 114 items across multiple stores revealed overcharges on individual items as high as 26%, 38% and 39%. Under the settlement, Dollar General will donate $1.875m in food and personal items to a regional food bank in upstate New York. The agreement also requires that the company put in place comprehensive price-accuracy safeguards at its more than 600 stores statewide.
NBC New York · New York, NY
The horse-drawn carriages that have cruised through Central Park for more than 150 years will soon be banished from New York City, ending an iconic tradition beloved by tourists but long opposed by animal welfare activists. For the carriage drivers, it’s unclear what comes next. “No one can come up with an appropriate answer because there is none,” said Alexus Lawson, a 28-year-old carriage driver from Queens who grew up with horses and has worked as a riding instructor. Now, she worries about what would become of 7-year-old Starlight and her other horses. “Without a job, how can I take care of my horses?” Watch NBC 4 free wherever you are The New York City Council passed a bill Thursday that would ban horse-drawn carriage rides by June 2028, pulling back the reins after the death of a teenage tourist last spring. But the one question that has come up time and again — what to do with drivers whose jobs would be eliminated — remains largely unanswered.
Museum of the City of New York · New York, NY
Visit MCNY on Instagram Visit MCNY on Facebook Visit MCNY on Threads Visit MCNY on TikTok Visit MCNY on Youtube Sign up for our mailing list Lenape Culture Takes Center Stage Across New York City Prospect Park Alliance, the Museum of the City of New York, the Éenda-Lŭnaapeewáhkiing Collective, and American Indian Community House invite New Yorkers to celebrate the living cultures of the city's original people NEW YORK, NY (October 1, 2026) — The Third United Lenape/Lunáapeew Nations Pow Wow returns to the LeFrak Center at Lakeside in Prospect Park on Saturday, October 3, from 10 am to 7 pm, and Sunday, October 4, from 10 am to 4 pm. The free weekend brings Lenape and allied Indigenous dancers, drummers, artists, and craft and food makers from across the continent back to their ancestral homelands. Across the city, the Museum of the City of New York (MCNY) has opened Halumii Ktapihna: Lenape Legacies and Futures.
