NYC

Food 2024-04-13T11:59:01Z

I shopped at Trader Joe's new grab-and-go store in NYC. It's convenient if you're in a rush, but I see why critics aren't impressed.

Trader Joe's Pronto is cheaper than the average deli and is less busy than a regular-sized Trader Joe's, but it has a smaller selection of groceries.
Real Estate 2024-04-10T00:14:01Z

After 2 years of applying for the NYC housing lottery, she finally won her bid. Now she pays $1,000 in rent for her Manhattan apartment.

In 2018, the odds of winning the affordable-housing lottery were 1 in 592, The New York Times reported.
Real Estate 2024-04-09T20:38:04Z

People pay up to $2,700 a month to live with 27 roommates in a NYC townhouse — see inside

Coliving startup Cohabs owns 14 NYC locations where people pay for furnished rooms with flexible leases, plus access to common amenity spaces.
Play Icon A triangle pointing right. It indicates that this type of media can be played or that the linked content is playable. News 2024-04-05T18:04:10Z

New York City resident reacts to 4.8 magnitude earthquake

A 20-second 4.8 magnitude earthquake hit the northeastern US April 5. Authorities are asking residents to be cautious in case of aftershocks.
Food 2024-03-25T13:18:33Z

I walk 11 NYC blocks to Trader Joe's and only buy what I can carry. Here are 10 items I love that don't weigh me down on the way home.

I walk to Trader Joe's and only buy what I can carry home. Some of my favorite items include the fresh Atlantic salmon and family-style meat lasagna.
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Culture 2024-03-05T17:23:12Z

A Gen Zer ditched NYC for Milan. She loves that Italian bosses don't care how much vacation you take — and that a glass of wine costs $4.

Madalyn Monto, 25, found the "work hard, play hard" atmosphere of New York City overwhelming. She found a cheaper, more relaxed life in Milan.
Real Estate 2024-02-26T17:51:15Z

A tiny, 115-square-foot apartment in NYC without a bathroom is renting for $1,200, and it shows just how wild the market is right now

A 115-square-foot Manhattan apartment is being listed for a staggering $1,200 in monthly rent, according to an NYC real estate agent.
Science 2024-02-13T22:42:00Z

NYC gets hit by the biggest snowstorm in 2 years. It's part of a growing trend of extreme weather events.

After a springlike weekend, NYC gets whiplashed by the biggest snowstorm in 2 years. Experts say it's part of a growing trend of extreme weather events.
Travel 2024-02-02T19:48:30Z

I upgraded my Amtrak seat to first class by bidding $95. Here's what the 4-hour ride was like.

Using Amtrak's BidUp process, I turned my business-class ticket into a first-class ticket on the Amtrak Acela from New York to Boston.
Careers 2024-02-02T19:28:16Z

A German millennial who moved to NYC left behind a healthy work-life balance to 'hustle' 7 days a week. She has no regrets.

Lena Frechen went from having 30 days of PTO and a regular 9-to-5 job in Germany to working every day in NYC. She said the hustle culture shocked her at first.
Retail 2024-02-01T20:30:08Z

DoorDash raises fees for NYC deliveries after warning that a new minimum wage law would hit customers

The Regulatory Response Fee was introduced after app-based delivery drivers had their hourly wages increased in some major cities.
Real Estate 2024-01-30T17:51:46Z

I'm a Canadian who's lived in NYC and Toronto. Quality of life is better in Canada, but I still prefer the US.

After years of living between New York and Toronto, I think the quality of living is better in Canada. But I still prefer the US for a few reasons.
Travel 2024-01-16T21:36:01Z

I left NYC after 20 years so I could live near Disney World. Florida's been great despite some big drawbacks.

I moved from NYC to Florida to be closer to Disney World. I miss my family, but love how friendly the people are here.
Science 2024-01-13T10:07:01Z

Meet the female force who halted a major development project to preserve her working-class neighborhood and make it a leader in clean energy

Elizabeth Yeampierre has helped preserve her neighborhood in Sunset Park from investors that could have pushed out the working class locals.
News 2024-01-12T17:19:05Z

NYC replaced the massive 'Trump Links' sign from a Bronx golf course after new management took over

The Trump Organization sold the operating rights to the Bronx golf course for $60 million. Bally's Corporation took over, renaming it to Bally Links.
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Travel 2023-12-29T20:50:52Z

I moved from NYC to the California desert 2 years ago. 10 things continue to surprise me about living here.

BI's author moved to the Palm Springs area and was surprised by how many families she's met, the intense dust, and what a pain it is to own a pool.
Premium Investing 2023-12-24T10:02:01Z

I set 2 money goals in 2023 to improve my finances. A major life event derailed my progress and changed how I think about money.

In July, I moved to NYC from LA. It was more of a major life event than I gave it credit for — and it completely derailed my financial goals.
Tech 2023-12-22T15:40:07Z

I barely lasted one week after trading my iPhone for a 'dumb' phone

I decided to "go light" for a week with a pared-down Light Phone 2, but felt a bit too disconnected as a chronically online Gen Zer.
Travel 2023-12-10T12:19:01Z

I spent a weekend in New York City for $250. I found cheap accommodations and did so much for free — but I'd rather pay more for a better trip.

I visited New York City and found cheap accommodations to help me keep my weekend budget down. But I'm not sure all my savings were worth it.
Economy 2023-12-06T10:24:01Z

Millionaires are flocking back to New York City as people making less than $172,000 move out

Despite a brief reprieve for NYC's cost of living, people making less than $172,000 fled the city.
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