Jersey City Voters Pass Limits On Airbnb, Short-Term Rentals
Jersey City has become increasingly popular with tourists seeking an alternative to pricey New York lodging.
Jersey City has become increasingly popular with tourists seeking an alternative to pricey New York lodging.
The fight to regulate the short-term rental industry has been an expensive and heated one.
The "units" being referred to are apartments in the Atelier, a luxury high rise on West 42nd Street in Manhattan.
The city continues to crack down on people who illegally rent their apartments as hotel rooms through Airbnb and other home sharing services.
A federal judge on Thursday blocked a new city law aimed at limiting Airbnb and other home sharing services that city officials blame for driving up rents
There's growing concern the rentals are contributing to the city's affordable housing crisis.
According a report by the city's comptroller office, New Yorkers are losing $616 million due to higher rents driven by Airbnb rentals.
A study suggests Airbnb is pushing higher rents and gentrification in non-white neighborhoods with thousands of units generating illegal revenue.
An Airbnb guest was arrested for allegedly planting hidden cameras in the bathroom of a SoHo rental apartment.
The home, built by Trump's father, has five bedrooms and three-and-a-half bathrooms.
New York City's Office of Special Enforcement denies the allegations, saying it has "no operational relationship" with the group.
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As the weather warms up, Jersey Shore towns are considering short-term rental regulations. And some are looking to make it harder to rent homes for the summer.
A Trump Tower apartment rented out on Airbnb had gotten rave reviews before the listing was taken down last week.
Short term room rentals are big business in the New York area, but towns in northern New Jersey are moving to ban the rentals and homeowners could face fines.
Air BnB and other short term rental services have come under fire in the suburbs where the revolving door of strangers has towns and villages upset.
The new app used in Chicago and Evanston is called Getaround.
The three women, who did not want to be named, used Airbnb to book what they thought would be the perfect apartment in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.
On Friday, Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed into law a measure authorizing fines of up to $1,000 for many short-term rentals.
A report on New York City Airbnb rentals has found cases of air mattresses in kitchens, bunk beds in dining areas and listings for up to 32 people.
Airbnb on Thursday apologized for its slow response to accusations of racism and outlined new policies to combat the problem, including reducing the prominence of photos in the booking process.
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A new report issued Monday claims that 55 percent of unique Airbnb listings in New York City are for an entire apartment or home and likely violate state law.
Logan Webb pitched eight strong innings and extended his scoreless streak to 19 as the San Francisco Giants beat the New York Mets 5-1 on Tuesday night.
Anthony Rizzo snapped a lengthy power drought with a two-run homer that capped a four-run first inning, and the New York Yankees held on for a 4-3 win over the Oakland Athletics.
Vincent Trocheck and Mika Zibanejad each had a goal and an assist and the Presidents' Trophy-winning New York Rangers held on to beat the Washington Capitals 4-3 for a 2-0 lead in their first-round playoff series.
U.S. News & World Report on Tuesday released their 2024 high school rankings, including nearly 2,000 in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut combined.
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Yale University says it is investigating after a Jewish student reported a protester jabbed her in the eye with a Palestinian flag.
A chilly morning will give way to sunshine and mild temperatures by the afternoon. Expect highs in the low 60s.
U.S. News & World Report on Tuesday released their 2024 high school rankings, including nearly 2,000 in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut combined.
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Today will be sunny, breezy and mild with highs in the mid-60s. Then, we're tracking some rain showers late tonight.
The MTA's own assessment says there will be an uptick in pollutants in Bergen County, Bronx and Staten Island due to congestion pricing.
First responders raced through smoke to save dozens of dogs trapped inside a pet hotel near a fire in Fairfield, New Jersey.
U.S. News & World Report on Tuesday released their 2024 high school rankings, including nearly 2,000 in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut combined.
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Suffolk County law enforcement officers are now equipped with a tool to help people on the autism spectrum during stressful encounters.
Former New York Rep. George Santos is no longer running for Congress, he announced Tuesday on X.
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Columbia University President Minouche Shafik gave pro-Palestinian protesters gathered on campus a deadline to reach an agreement with school administrators Tuesday.
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The Senate passed the foreign aid package, which includes a provision that could lead to a ban on TikTok, after months of disagreement in Congress.
The MTA's own assessment says there will be an uptick in pollutants in Bergen County, Bronx and Staten Island due to congestion pricing.
Suffolk County law enforcement officers are now equipped with a tool to help people on the autism spectrum during stressful encounters.
High blood pressure, or hypertension, may increase the risk of dementia, according to a new study. Hear from a doctor for advice on lowering your risk factors.
A New York City company promoted "$0 cost" COVID tests, then got over 100 complaints after people were told they may owe hundreds.
On the eve of 4/20, Gov. Kathy Hochul unveiled a plan for law enforcement to lock up thousands of illegal marijuana shops.
Montefiore in the Bronx screened 200,000 people for social detriments of health, and found at least 20% have at least one social need.
Mary J. Blige, Cher, Foreigner, A Tribe Called Quest, Kool & The Gang, Ozzy Osbourne, Dave Matthews Band and Peter Frampton have been named to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
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Taylor Swift's new album, "The Tortured Poets Department," was released Friday, and Swifties in New York City came together to celebrate.
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The singers first dated in 2003 and delighted fans when they rekindled their relationship in 2023.
Logan Webb pitched eight strong innings and extended his scoreless streak to 19 as the San Francisco Giants beat the New York Mets 5-1 on Tuesday night.
Anthony Rizzo snapped a lengthy power drought with a two-run homer that capped a four-run first inning, and the New York Yankees held on for a 4-3 win over the Oakland Athletics.
Vincent Trocheck and Mika Zibanejad each had a goal and an assist and the Presidents' Trophy-winning New York Rangers held on to beat the Washington Capitals 4-3 for a 2-0 lead in their first-round playoff series.
The New York Knicks stunned fans with a come-from-behind win over the Philadelphia 76ers at Madison Square Garden.
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The 12th Annual Black Comic Book Festival returns to the Schomburg Center later this week.
There are plans to turn an Inwood parking lot into new affordable apartments for the community.
From affordable housing to commercial properties, New York City developers are addressing the climate crisis in a variety of ways.
A New York City organization is taking action to clean up drug needles and syringes littering a South Bronx park.
Brooklyn Charter School in Bed-Stuy is trying to help parents with the cost of child care by expanding the school day to 12 hours.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
The 50th Annual Village Halloween Parade drew massive crowds, celebrating the theme "Upside/Down:Inside/OUT."
As much of the northeast experiences heavy rains, parts of New York City are beginning to flood.
Thousands of people flooded Union Square on Friday for a PlayStation giveaway promoted by livestreamer Kai Cenat.
A crane went up in flames high above Manhattan, then partially collapsed onto the street below.
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