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NEW YORK CITY CHARTER AMENDMENTS
New York’s dreamy life looks perfect on screen, but what does it really cost? Rent, living expenses and the price of the big-city fantasy explainedNew York’s glamorous lifestyle has been romanticised by Hollywood and shows like Friends and Sex and the City. But a recent conversation be...25 Sep, 2026, 12.04 AM IST- New York requires rooftop tanks on buildings over six storeys, and 5,600 are wooden; three family firms still build them from staves with no nails or sealantNew York City boasts more than 5,600 rooftop water tanks, vital for delivering water to its towering buildings. Crafted with age-old techni...24 Sep, 2026, 06.30 PM IST
- China unlikely to back India's UNSC bid: Former US NSA John BoltonJohn Bolton has indicated that China will not support India's permanent seat bid in the UN Security Council. He suggested that any expansio...24 Sep, 2026, 02.37 PM IST
- Good news: Property purchase from NRIs gets easier as govt amends Form 141; check how it helpsFrom October 1, 2026, Indian property buyers can buy properties from non-residents without getting a TAN. Instead a new system has been lau...24 Sep, 2026, 12.25 PM IST
- New York’s Staten Island Ferry runs 5.2 miles across the harbor for free, 24 hours a day; the 25-minute ride carries well over 16 million passengers a yearExperience the charm of New York City with a complimentary ride on the Staten Island Ferry, a beloved tradition spanning nearly thirty year...23 Sep, 2026, 02.40 PM IST
- New York Fed's John Williams defends 'balance-sheet framework' amid policy reviewIn a recent statement, John Williams, the New York Federal Reserve President, reaffirmed the robustness of the central bank's monetary poli...22 Sep, 2026, 10.31 PM IST
- White House launches 'Trump TV', 24/7 streaming platform featuring president's speeches, administration updatesThe White House launched "Trump TV", a 24/7 streaming platform featuring past presidential content. This launch occurred amidst an escalati...22 Sep, 2026, 07.07 PM IST
- From ‘little communist’ to ‘great mayor’: Trump, Mamdani strike warm tone in New YorkUS President Donald Trump and Mayor Zohran Mamdani met to discuss key city issues. They spoke about immigration enforcement and a large hou...22 Sep, 2026, 04.25 PM IST
- In 1976, New York suspended a tram over the East River because another subway tunnel was too expensive; the Roosevelt Island Tram still links the island to ManhattanConstructed in 1976, New York City's Roosevelt Island Tramway began as a temporary fix meant to serve until a new subway line was completed...22 Sep, 2026, 01.20 PM IST
- New York energy rebate checks 2026: Who is eligible, when will you get it and how much?New York has begun mailing POWER energy rebate checks to eligible taxpayers in 2026. Payments range from $100 to $200 depending on filing s...21 Sep, 2026, 09.36 PM IST
- In 2004, truck driver Joe Macken began with a tiny Rockefeller Center building; more than two decades later, his vast handmade New York model entered a city museumJoe Macken began a basement project in 2004, crafting miniature buildings from balsa wood. This hobby evolved into a vast scale model of Ne...21 Sep, 2026, 07.10 PM IST
- Trump, Mamdani plan to meet in New York during president's upcoming UN visitUS President Donald Trump will meet New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani. They will discuss issues affecting the city and its residents. This...21 Sep, 2026, 06.20 AM IST
- ICAI readies CA Act changes to build bigger accounting firmsThe Institute of Chartered Accountants of India will propose Act changes soon. These changes aim to help Indian firms compete globally. The...20 Sep, 2026, 11.55 PM IST
- ICAI prepares reforms for creating larger accounting firm networks; proposals expected in two monthsICAI plans to propose reforms within two months to help Indian accounting firms scale up and compete globally. The proposals include recogn...20 Sep, 2026, 12.18 PM IST
- Income Tax Rules 2026 amended: CBDT revises Form 169, Form 171; extends these deadlinesThe Central Board of Direct Taxes has rolled out significant amendments to income tax regulations for 2026, particularly affecting electron...19 Sep, 2026, 04.07 PM IST
- New York homes cost $832,000, so Gen Z is flocking to a city 90 miles away where they can buy nearly 3 houses for the price of oneNew York City is witnessing a mass exodus of young residents, primarily driven by soaring living costs. Many Gen-Zs are flocking to Philade...18 Sep, 2026, 06.18 PM IST
- New York wants more tree cover; a 2024 study found that planting certain species could worsen summer ozone when their emissions mix with traffic pollutionWhile New York City’s tree planting efforts aim to enhance urban greenery, they may unintentionally worsen air quality. Species such as oak...16 Sep, 2026, 08.49 PM IST
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