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May 26, 2025 - National Grid is seeking approval by state regulators on a three-year rate increase for their residential customers in upstate New York. We explore what's driving their plan and how the proposal was reached with Phil Decicco, the company's general counsel for business in the Empire State.
Shaun Richman, labor historian, professor and author, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss his new book "We Always Had a Union: The Story of the New York Hotel Workers Union, 1912-1953." Bryce Covert, contributing writer at The Nation, appeared on the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss her recent article that investigated sexual harassment claims at McDonald's.
US equity futures are slightly weaker. European markets are firmer, while most Asian markets ended mixed. Markets continue to digest this week's US-China tariff de-escalation, with investor focus shifting toward the potential for new trade deals. Press reports suggest progress toward a US-Japan agreement, while Indian trade officials prepare to visit the US following comments from Trump about a potential zero-tariff offer from Delhi. April retail sales and core PPI both came in below expectations, while the Empire State and Philly Fed indices pointed to mixed regional activity. Fed Chair Powell avoided current policy commentary but reaffirmed the 2% inflation goal and flagged more frequent supply shocks going forward.Companies mentioned: Live Nation Entertainment, Meta Platforms, NVIDIA
Kia ora,Welcome to Friday's Economy Watch where we follow the economic events and trends that affect Aotearoa/New Zealand.I'm David Chaston and this is the international edition from Interest.co.nz.And today we lead with news Trump's back-down on tariffs came as corporate decision-makers concluded reshoring isn't a good idea. There are few moves to bolster US-based production.But first today, Fed boss Powell spoke overnight and he focused on the challenges they face keeping inflation under control. He noted long-term interest rates are now notably higher, driven mainly by risk premiums rather than shifts in inflation expectations, while estimates of the longer-run neutral policy rate have also risen. He noted the US economy has changed a lot since their last review and warned that inflation might become more volatile in future due to more frequent supply shocks, which will make it harder for central banks to achieve price stability. Throughout his remarks, Powell also stressed the critical role of anchored inflation expectations. Meanwhile US initial jobless claims slipped slightly to 205,200 but that was what seasonal factors accounted for and what analysts were expecting. There are now 1.783 mln people on these benefits, a reduction from last week, but it is up almost +100,000 from this time last year.Maybe surprisingly, American producer prices fell by -0.5% in April, following a revised flat reading in March and defying market expectations of a +0.2% increase. This was the first decline in the PPI since October 2023 and the sharpest drop since April 2020, during the early pandemic period. The retreat was largely driven by a -0.7% fall in service costs, the largest since data collection began in December 2009, and that was due to a -1.6% drop in margins for trade services, because businesses are absorbing much of the impact from higher tariffs. PPI is now up +2.4% from a year ago.Industrial production in the US didn't rise as expected in April. In fact factory output fell -0.4%, reversing the increase in March. And the prospects of shifting significant production "back to the US" seem remote in many diverse categories.There were two regional factory surveys released for May overnight, and both declined somewhat. The NY Fed's Empire State survey reported another modest decline. The Philly Fed's survey for their core rust belt region recorded a sharp improvement, better than the improvement expected. But it is still in decline.In a sign of the times a major lithium battery recycler has entered bankruptcy.US retail sales were little-changed in April, following the upwardly revised +1.7% front-loaded pre-tariff surge in March. 2024 gains mean they are +5.2% higher than year-ago levels.The NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index in the US fell sharply in May to its the lowest since November 2023 and well below what was expected. Home builders are glum. Current sales conditions fell, sales expectations in the next six months edged lower, and they said traffic of prospective buyers has dropped recently.Meanwhile, housing starts in Canada jumped +30% in April from March and that was well above what was expected. It was their most since June 2023. US tariffs on Canadian softwoods is likely making Canadian house building costs lower.Across the Pacific, Japanese machine tool orders rose +7.7% in April from a year ago, but that growth was a slowing from +11.4% growth in March. But it was the seventh consecutive month of rising machine tool orders. Local orders dropped -5.4% from a year earlier while foreign orders jumped +13.3% on the same basis. India's exports were nothing special in April, certainly not reflective of a rising industrial power. They slipped from March but they were up +9.0% from a year ago due to gains in prior months.In Europe, industrial production rose by +2.6% in March from February, marking the strongest increase since November 2020 and rising from a good +1.1% gain in February. The result easily beat market expectations of a +1.8% rise. The surge was driven primarily by a rebound in output of durable consumer goods.In Australia, they added +75,500 jobs in April, almost 47,500 of them full-time positions. Their employed workforce grew +2.75% in the past year. Their jobless rate eased to 4.1% from 4.3% (although staying at 4.1% on a seasonally adjusted basis which is the metric others report). Inflation pressure plus this strong jobs report might have the RBA re-thinking the wisdom of a rate cut.Bulk freight rates fell -7.0% in the last week to be -18.5% lower than year-ago levels. Container freight rates were also -18.0% lower than year ago levels, but they did rise +8% last week with a surge in outbound cargoes from China across the Pacific on the sudden 'pause' in tariff hikes.The UST 10yr yield is at 4.45%, down -8 bps so far today.The price of gold will start today at US$3218/oz, and up +US$43 from yesterday.Oil prices are -US$2 lower today at just over US$61.50/bbl in the US and the international Brent price is just on US$64.50/bbl.The Kiwi dollar is now at 58.7 USc, down -40 bps from yesterday at this time. Against the Aussie we are down -10 bps at 91.7 AUc. Against the euro we are down -30 bps at 52.5 euro cents. That all means our TWI-5 starts today just over 67.2 and down a net -40 bps from this time yesterday.The bitcoin price starts today at US$104,020 and up +0.8% from yesterday. Volatility over the past 24 hours has remained modest at just under +/- 1.2%.You can find links to the articles mentioned today in our show notes.You can get more news affecting the economy in New Zealand from interest.co.nz.Kia ora. I'm David Chaston. And we will do this again on Monday.
Skyscrapers were invented in the United States. 摩天大楼是在美国发明的。 Two new technological developments made very tall buildings possible in the late 1800s. One development was the mechanical elevator. It meant that people would not have to climb many steps to reach the upper floors of tall buildings. It saved time and effort. 1800年代后期,两项新的技术发展使建筑物成为可能。 一个发展是机械电梯。 这意味着人们不必爬上许多步骤才能到达高层建筑的上层。 它节省了时间和精力。The second was good quality steel that could carry the heavy load of a tall structure. These two developments helped make the skyscraper possible. 第二个是高质量的钢,可以承受高大的结构的重量。 这两个发展有助于使摩天大楼成为可能。 Many experts consider the Home Insurance Building in Chicago, Illinois to be the first skyscraper. It was completed in 1885 and later increased to a height of 55 meters. Today, this would not be considered tall. But at the time, this height was striking. 许多专家认为伊利诺伊州芝加哥的家庭保险大楼是第一批摩天大楼。 它于1885年完成,后来增加到55米的高度。 今天,这不会被认为是高个子。 但是当时,这个高度令人震惊。 What was different about the Home Insurance Building was its structure. It was built using a steel frame. 房屋保险大楼的不同之处在于它的结构。 它是使用钢架建造的。 This frame carried the weight of the building rather than the walls. The method was known as “skeleton construction” at the time. Before this technology, a tall building required thick stone walls to support its weight. Thick walls are extremely heavy and take up a big area that could be used for floor space or windows. 该框架带有建筑物的重量,而不是墙壁。 该方法当时被称为“骨架构造”。 在这项技术之前,一栋高建筑物需要厚的石墙来支撑其重量。 厚的墙壁非常重,并占用可用于地板或窗户的大区域。 William Jenney was the engineer who helped build the Home Insurance Building. He understood the possibilities that steel frames could offer. Some people consider him the father of the skyscraper. 威廉·詹妮(William Jenney)是帮助建造家庭保险大楼的工程师。 他了解钢架可以提供的可能性。 有人认为他是摩天大楼的父亲。 Soon after the building was finished, builders in Chicago and New York City began copying and improving on the idea of building upwards. Builders in these cities and others would also begin competing for the title of “tallest building.” 建筑物完成后不久,芝加哥和纽约市的建筑商开始复制和改进建造的想法。 这些城市和其他人的建筑商也将开始争夺“最高建筑物”的头衔。The Empire State building in New York City was completed in 1931. It was the tallest building in the world for more than 40 years. It is still one of the most popular. Millions of visitors have seen New York from observation areas in this building. 纽约市的帝国大厦于1931年完成。这是40多年来世界上最高的建筑。 它仍然是最受欢迎的之一。 数以百万计的游客从这座建筑物的观察区看到了纽约。 Chicago became home to the world's tallest building in 1973 when the Sears Tower was completed. It is 442 meters tall. The Sears Tower, which is now called Willis Tower, was the tallest building in the world for 23 years. Then, in 1996, two taller buildings were completed. They are the Petronas Towers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. They are about 452 meters tall. 1973年,西尔斯大厦(Sears Tower)完成时,芝加哥成为了世界上最高建筑物的所在地。 它高442米。 西尔斯塔(Sears Tower)现在称为威利斯塔(Willis Tower),是世界上23年来最高的建筑。 然后,在1996年,建造了两座更高的建筑物。 他们是马来西亚吉隆坡的石油塔。 他们高约452米。The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) is a nonprofit organization based in Chicago that studies tall buildings and their place in the design of cities. CTBUH supports tall buildings as a way to create more sustainable cities to live in. The group publishes a list of the world's tallest buildings. Today, the Burj Khalifa in Dubai is considered the tallest building at 828 meters. 高层建筑和城市栖息地理事会(CTBUH)是一个位于芝加哥的非营利组织,研究高建筑物及其在城市设计中的地位。 CTBUH支持高大的建筑物,以创建更可持续的城市来居住。该集团发布了世界上最高的建筑物的清单。 如今,迪拜的Burj Khalifa被认为是828米的最高建筑物。 The tallest building in the United States and North America is One World Trade Center in New York, which replaced the two towers of the World Trade Center destroyed in the terrorist attacks against the United States in 2001. One World Trade Center stands at 541 meters. 美国和北美最高的建筑物是纽约的一个世界贸易中心,该中心取代了2001年在恐怖袭击美国的世界贸易中心的两座塔楼。一个世界贸易中心位于541米处。
Articles referenced on this edition of Alex Garrett's One Leg Up Network:From state of politics: https://nystateofpolitics.com/state-of-politics/new-york/politics/2025/05/02/legislative-health-chairs-eye-action-to-address-cdpap-issues?cid=share_clipFrom AMNY: https://www.amny.com/news/mta-capital-plan-funding-payroll-tax-hochul/
Articles referenced on this edition of Alex Garrett's One Leg Up Network:From state of politics: https://nystateofpolitics.com/state-of-politics/new-york/politics/2025/05/02/legislative-health-chairs-eye-action-to-address-cdpap-issues?cid=share_clipFrom AMNY: https://www.amny.com/news/mta-capital-plan-funding-payroll-tax-hochul/
Articles referenced on this edition of Alex Garrett's One Leg Up Network:From state of politics: https://nystateofpolitics.com/state-of-politics/new-york/politics/2025/05/02/legislative-health-chairs-eye-action-to-address-cdpap-issues?cid=share_clipFrom AMNY: https://www.amny.com/news/mta-capital-plan-funding-payroll-tax-hochul/
El 1 de mayo de 1931 se inuguró el Empire State, un rascacielos situado en la intersección de la Quinta Avenida con la calle 34 Oeste, en la ciudad de Nueva York (Estados Unidos). Su nombre deriva del apodo del Estado de Nueva York.
Nueva York, la ciudad que nunca duerme, sigue siendo uno de los destinos turísticos más emblemáticos y visitados del mundo. Con su icónica skyline, sus parques, museos y una cultura vibrante, la Gran Manzana ofrece una experiencia única que atrae a millones de visitantes cada año. Si estás planeando tu primer viaje a esta ciudad fascinante, aquí tienes algunas recomendaciones para aprovechar al máximo tu experiencia. Los lugares emblemáticos de Nueva York, como la Estatua de la Libertad, el Empire State Building y Times Square, son imprescindibles. Si bien siempre habrá algo que hacer en cada rincón de la ciudad, asegurarte de visitar estos sitios clásicos te permitirá conocer lo mejor de la ciudad. Si planeas subir al Empire State o al Top of the Rock, se recomienda comprar entradas con antelación para evitar largas colas. No te pierdas un paseo por Central Park, explora los museos, camina por los barrios locales. Los lugares emblemáticos de Nueva York, como la Estatua de la Libertad, el Empire State Building y Times Square, son imprescindibles. Si bien siempre habrá algo que hacer en cada rincón de la ciudad, asegurarte de visitar estos sitios clásicos te permitirá conocer lo mejor de la ciudad. Si planeas subir al Empire State o al Top of the Rock, se recomienda comprar entradas con antelación para evitar largas colas.
One hundred years ago today, an international exhibition opened in Paris called, "“L'Exposition internationale des arts décoratifs.” 16 million people attended the months long show, and the exhibition is credited with launching the famous Art Deco architectural movement that now defines the New York City skyline. Francis Morrone, architectural historian and NYU adjunct instructor, dives deeper into the history of New York Art Deco and listeners share their favorite local Art Deco building.
NYC club bangers hip‑hop / rap mix 2025 – 23 anthems that still run the dancefloor from Queens to Brooklyn. Old‑school legends + new‑wave heat in one nonstop set. Turn it up!
Zavítal k nám jeden z největších slovenských youtuberů ASIMISTER. Probrali jsme jaký je největší rozdíl mezi českým a slovenským publikem, jestli se plánuje přestěhovat do Prahy, jaký bylo překonat milion odběratelů, jak to oslavil a co si koupil, za co mu málem smazali kanál, jak fungujou strike na youtube a co ti za to hrozí, jak mu umřel youtube kanál, co to znamená, když se řekne, že točím tzv na Stejka, jak musel kvůli TikToku změnit všechny videa, nebo jak ho fanoušci pronásledovali na záchod do kabinky. Probrali jsme i žádost o ruku na Empire State building, jak měřil velikost zásnubního prstenu, co si kupuje za peníze z youtube, o tuningu BMW, o nových autech, jak si první auto koupil výměnou za grafickou kartu, o guilty pleasure, o rc modelech a dronech.
Biking the Empire State Trail: A Guided Tour from Buffalo to Albany was written by William McKeever and Jennifer Hillman. Celebrating its bicentennial in 2025, the Erie Canal fueled America's Midwest expansion. Today's trail closely follows the original Erie Canal from Buffalo to Albany and is one of three spurs that make up the 750 miles of the Empire State Trail. Bill and Jennifer talk with Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine. https://www.insiders-outside.com/ and https://reedypress.com/shop/biking-the-empire-state-trail-a-guided-tour-from-buffalo-to-albany/.
Welcome back to Tinfoil Tales! On this episode I am joined by Al Santariga and he shares some of the experiences he's had around New York and a place he refers to as the meadow. Encounters with Bigfoot and Dogman, to strange lights to spirits, there is all sorts of different encounters Al has went through over the years.Tinfoil Tales Podcast - Show Notes
(Episode 193): The New York Mets were welcomed with much fanfare for their opening homestand. They also delivered on the field finishing with a 5-1 record! Corey Favs joins Subway To Shea's Anthony Rivera to recap the nearly perfect homecoming at Citi Field for the Mets!Corey Favs is a co-host on Empire State Of Baseball.____________________________________________Corey Favs on X: https://x.com/coreyfavs Empire State of Baseball on X: https://x.com/ESBPodcast Empire State of Baseball - Mets on X: https://x.com/ESBNYM Empire State of Baseball on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@empirestateofbaseball____________________________________________Follow on X, Instagram, & Tik Tok: @SubwayToSheaSubscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@subwaytosheaIntro Song: Ride It Like You Mean It- Kristian LeoOutro Song: Sky- OBO
Podketeers - A Disney-inspired podcast about art, music, food, tech, and more!
This week a taste from the parks in a cookie, Dreamlight Valley will finally run great on a Nintendo product as the company announces the successor to the Switch, spoiler alert, I like the song Waiting On A Wish from the live-action Snow White film but it feels like I've heard it before, video of King Kong climbing the Empire State building surfaces, plus Disney Parks merchandise celebrating the 70th anniversary! Listen now at: https://www.podketeers.com/563 or watch this episode at: YouTube.com/Podketeers Our most frequently requested links can be found at: https://www.podketeers.com/links/ Help us make a difference! Teamboat Willie is the official charity team of the Podketeers Podcast. For more information on the charity that we're currently supporting, head to: http://www.teamboatwillie.com Check out our series of Armchair Imagineering episodes here: https://www.podketeers.com/armchair-imagineering/ --- Join the FGP Squad Family! Support for Podkeeters is provided by listeners and viewers like you! We like to call our supporters our Fairy Godparents (they call themselves the FGP Squad). You can find more info on how to become part of the FGP Squad family by going to: https://www.podketeers.com/fgp --- We're on Discord! Join other members of our community and us on our Discord server! Use the invite link below to join us: https://discord.gg/gG8kJ2a ---
March 31, 2025 - Assemblymember Landon Dais, a Bronx Democrat, and Jeff Wice, of the New York Law School's Census and Redistricting Institute, discuss what state policymakers should be doing to prepare for the 2030 Census and reflect on what went wrong with the 2020 count in the Empire State.
Listen in as we look over the latest NUFORC reports from the Empire State! From orbs to triangles to rectangles New Yorkers are seeing UFO's across the state.
Text Cannabis Man!After a brief break, Cannabis Man returns with fresh energy and big updates! Host Don Kleppin kicks off the episode by revisiting the show's mission: to normalize and destigmatize cannabis by sharing expert conversations, industry news, and insightful perspectives.Don shares some exciting personal news—his voice can now be heard on a Walmart radio commercial airing in New York and another upcoming ad for an insurance company. He also steps in front of the camera with a background role in Season 4 of The Bear, currently filming in Chicago.In this week's Product Showcase, Don reviews Tyson 2.0 pre-rolled joints, highlighting three strains—Dynamite Cookies (his favorite), Gelato 44, and Knockout OG. These "shorty" pre-rolls impressed him with smooth airflow and great effects. Plus, he gives his thoughts on a Banana Runtz vape cartridge from Tickled Pink, breaking down its flavor and potency.Later in the episode, Don welcomes Vanessa Yee-Chan, Founder of Alta, who shares insights on New York's evolving cannabis market. They discuss licensing challenges, consumer trends, and what's next for the Empire State's legal industry.Some recent news headlines that Don shares include an expansion of cannabis farmer's markets and pop-up events in New York, Texas' senate passing a bill to ban all consumable THC products, a new report showing federal cannabis trafficking cases have dropped significantly over the past decade, and a list of the top cannabis tourism destinations in the U.S.Tune in for cannabis news, reviews, and expert insights—plus a few Hollywood surprises!Support the showInterested in advertising? Email host@cannabismanpodcast.com!Follow the show on Facebook, YouTube, Twitter and Instagram!For more cannabis news and insights, check out the Weekly Chronic newsletter!
Taking a look into The Empire State Youth Orchestra and their upcoming concerts. These concerts not only highlight the incredible dedication of ESYO's young musicians but also demonstrate the power of collaboration in shaping the next generation of artists.They include “Fluid Realities: An Orchestral Exploration featuring Symphonie Fantastique” on 3/30 at 3:00 pm at Troy Savings Bank Music Hall. The next concert is “Symphony Orchestra with RPI Symphony Orchestra” on 4/5 at 2:00 pm at Troy Savings Bank Music Hall.
Miramos a valores como el Índice manufacturero Empire State de marzo, Incyte, RBC Capital, DuPont, FedEx, Nike y GE AEROSPACE. Con Ignacio Vacchiano, responsable de distribución en España de Leverage Shares.
New York Medicaid has made some big bets on social care recently, and Amir Bassiri is here to answer all our questions. The bold new program centers on nine new regional networks that will be hubs for community organizations offering housing, food and other services. Will this program survive the new administration? Only time will tell. We discuss:The state's ambitious plan to screen every Medicaid enrollee for health-related social needsHow their approach differs from the social care strategies in NC and CAThe ticking clock: New York's critical three-year window to demonstrate cost savings and improved care outcomesAmir says he's hoping negotiating with the Trump administration goes better than last time:“We will have to negotiate our demonstration or the renewal of our demonstration with the current administration. The waiver does expire in 27. We have to renew it beginning one year prior to its conclusion, which means we will be negotiating with the Trump administration on our waiver. We've done that before, it did not work out well. “Relevant LinksWatch Amir's talk at the 2024 Medicaid Conference Get more background on 1115 waivers Read more information about New York's 1115 waiverAbout Our GuestAmir Bassiri, MSW (he, him, his) is the Medicaid Director for the New York State Department of Health. Mr. Bassiri joined the Department of Health in 2019 as Chief of Staff to the Medicaid Director and recently served as the Deputy Medicaid Director, overseeing the operation and performance of nine Medicaid Divisions. Collectively, these nine Divisions are comprised of more than 750 State staff, over 500 contracted staff and management of over 300 contracts, including some of the State's largest technology, actuarial and financial audit contracts, along with health plans.Prior to his work with the Department, Mr. Bassiri worked as a Senior Policy Advisor for Health in the Governor's Office under the Deputy Secretary of Health and Human Services.Mr. Bassiri earned his BA in both Economics and Psychology from the University of California, Davis, before earning a Master's in Social Work (MSW) from Columbia University.Connect With UsFor more information on The Other 80 please visit our website - www.theother80.com. To connect with our team, please email claudia@theother80.com and follow us on twitter @claudiawilliams and LinkedIn
Send us a textIntro song: Black Magic WomanSong 1: Never Going Back AgainSong 2: RhiannonSong 3: MystifiedSong 4: Smile At YouSong 5: Bleed to Love HerOutro song: Empire State
Zack O'Malley Greenburg is the author of five books, including Jay-Z biography "Empire State of Mind" and "A-List Angels: How a Band of Actors, Artists and Athletes Hacked Silicon Valley" Top 3 Value Bombs 1. You learn more from losing than from winning. Some of the best decisions are forge in the fires of failure. 2. It's the idea of manifesting success, you have to think that you are going to win in order to win. 3. Build your own thing if nobody is opening a door for you. Check out Zack's website and find all his books - Zack O'Malley Greenburg Sponsor Author100 A 100-day program where I will personally guide you 1-on-1 to create, write, publish and market your book. If you want daily guidance and mentorship from me, JLD, then head over to Author100.com to sign up for a free call to chat about the details
Zack O'Malley Greenburg is the author of five books, including Jay-Z biography "Empire State of Mind" and "A-List Angels: How a Band of Actors, Artists and Athletes Hacked Silicon Valley" Top 3 Value Bombs 1. You learn more from losing than from winning. Some of the best decisions are forge in the fires of failure. 2. It's the idea of manifesting success, you have to think that you are going to win in order to win. 3. Build your own thing if nobody is opening a door for you. Check out Zack's website and find all his books - Zack O'Malley Greenburg Sponsor Author100 A 100-day program where I will personally guide you 1-on-1 to create, write, publish and market your book. If you want daily guidance and mentorship from me, JLD, then head over to Author100.com to sign up for a free call to chat about the details
Alicia Keys is more than just a singer—she's a musical powerhouse, a trailblazer, and a true New York icon. In this episode of The Music in Me, I'm celebrating my favorite NYC artist in honor of my upcoming trip to the Big Apple! We'll dive into Alicia's rise from a piano prodigy in Hell's Kitchen to a global superstar, her game-changing debut with Songs in A Minor, and her legendary anthem Empire State of Mind—the ultimate love letter to NYC. And of course, we'll talk about her latest adventure: Broadway! Her new musical Hell's Kitchen brings her story and her songs to the stage in the most New York way possible. Plus, I've got some surprising facts about Alicia that you might not know! So grab your headphones and get ready to celebrate the music, the magic, and the unstoppable force that is Alicia Keys.ALBUMS MENTIONED: Songs In A Minor (2001)The Diary of Alicia Keys (2003)As I Am (2007)Girl On Fire (2012)SONGS MENTIONED:Fallin'If I Ain't Got YouYou Don't Know My NameNo OneGirl on FireEmpire State of Mind with Jay ZHells Kitchen Tony Performance 2024What did you think of this episode? Support the showKeep listening, keep grooving, and let the music in you continue to shine. Thank you, and see you soon!CONTACT TERI:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/terirosborg/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/teri.rosborgYouTube: The Music in MeTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@terirosborgPodcast Facebook Page: The Music in Me Podcast Facebook pageTHEME SONG BY: Hayley GremardINTRODUCTION BY: Gavin Bruno
March 4, 2025 - We highlight efforts to expand access to financial services for marijuana businesses and ensuring New York-grown marijuana products are sold in the Empire State with James Rogers, director of the trade practices bureau at the State Office of Cannabis Management.
Today on America in the Morning House Passes Budget Blueprint The House narrowly passed a Republican budget resolution with the last-minute help from President Trump that calls for $4 point 5 trillion dollars in tax cuts and another $2 trillion in federal spending cuts over a decade, and by a nearly party line vote of 217 to 215, clears the way for major elements of the president's domestic agenda and finance a huge tax cut. However, as correspondent Clayton Neville reports, the blueprint passed by the House is only a first step in the GOP's “big, beautiful bill” budget process. Trump Makes Deal With Zelensky President Trump says that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who Trump referred to as a dictator on multiple occasions in the last week, could be coming to the White House on Friday to sign an economic partnership deal. John Stolnis has more from Washington. Chicago Plane Crash Averted There was a near catastrophe at Chicago's Midway Airport when a commuter jet had to abort their landing at the last second to avoid another plane on the ground. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports. DHS New Migrant Plan The Department of Homeland Security announced that it planned to make undocumented immigrants age 14 or older in the United States register and provide their fingerprints to the U.S. government or potentially face criminal prosecution. SCOTUS Rules On Oklahoma Case The Supreme Court has thrown out a death sentence case in Oklahoma, one that both legal sides were in favor of. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports. Selling Graceland A Missouri woman is in big trouble with the law and could soon be singing “Jailhouse Rock,” admitting to a scheme of trying to auction off Graceland. Correspondent Donna Warder reports. DOGE Resignations & The Person In Charge The Department of Government Efficiency continues to come under scrutiny as more federal jobs are being purged to cut costs. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports this comes after a surprise announcement of a mass technology resignation at DOGE. A Costly Path To Citizenship The Trump administration vows more changes to immigration policies as the President introduces a new path to citizenship for the wealthy. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Migrant Hotel Closes But Warehouse Opens Just 24 hours after New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced he was going to close a large Midtown Manhattan hotel that was turned into the city's largest migrant shelter and processing center, nearby residents in a Bronx neighborhood are outraged that an unused warehouse is going to be turned into a more than 2,000-man migrant housing complex. Bob Brown has details. Latest On Tariffs Just a day after President Trump announced he would initiate 25 percent tariffs on products coming into the United States from Canada and Mexico in March, the White House now says those tariffs are still pending negotiations. Foreign Aid Lawsuit A Federal judge has ruled in a case brought against the Trump administration regarding billions in foreign aid. Lisa Dwyer reports the judge also put a time limit on his order. Feds Loss Is NY's Gain Some states are trying to take advantage of skilled people who were laid off by federal job cuts. Correspondent Julie Walker reports on what New York is offering to get recently fired federal workers to think about jobs in the Empire State. Tech News Don't let the name fool you - Russian cyber attackers who call themselves "cozy bear" have found a unique way to gain your trust, and hack your Microsoft account. Here's Chuck Palm with today's tech news. Finally After the success of Suits on TV and Netflix, the premiere of the spinoff Suits L-A was streamed to mixed reviews. Kevin Carr has the story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
You've heard of paid family leave—but what about paid prenatal leave? Today's episode highlights good news for women, workers, and families in the Empire State. As of January 1, 2025, New York enacted a first-of-its-kind new benefit that provides 20 hours of paid prenatal leave benefits to all pregnant private-sector workers.Learn more about this groundbreaking new law and what it could mean for the rest of us:What rights pregnant New York workers are now entitled to;How this benefit came to pass in the New York State House;And how we might advocate for similar legislation nationwide. Related Links:Episode 414, New Rights for Pregnant Workers - https://www.bossedup.org/podcast/episode414Episode 311, How to Talk About Marital Status, Parental Status, and Pregnancy in the Interview - https://www.bossedup.org/podcast/episode311Episode 494, Matrescence and the Transformation of Motherhood - https://www.bossedup.org/podcast/episode494TAKE ACTION with Bossed Up - https://www.bossedup.org/takeactionBossed Up Courage Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/927776673968737/Bossed Up LinkedIn Group - https://www.linkedin.com/groups/7071888/
Feb. 10, 2025 - Non-profit organizations looking to become land stewards in the Empire State have been slowed by the state policies governing title ownership We discuss a potential reform to this backlog with Erik Kulleseid, head of the Open Space Institute.
Chris breaks down how New York's aggressive net-zero and electric-only policies are sending utility bills sky-high—electricity up 11.5% and gas by 13.3%, averaging $500 a month. Con Edison is forced into multi-billion-dollar infrastructure projects, like a $6 billion transmission line from Quebec, while the shutdown of nuclear power and bans on fracking leave residents and businesses paying the price. This serves as a stark warning about the long-term fallout of these leftist energy policies in the Empire State. www.watchdogonwallstreet.com
It's all regional rivalries and riverine wrecks this week as we discuss the sidewheel steamer Empire of Troy (1843 - 1853).*jump to around [13:00] if you want to dive right in to the main part of the episodeSources:Allison, J. Thomas. Hudson River Steamboat Catastrophes: Contests & Collisions. The History Press, 2013. Ellis, David Maldwyn. “Albany and Troy - Commercial Rivals.” New York History, vol. 24, no. 4, October 1943, pp. 484 - 511. Ellis, David Maldwyn. “Rise of the Empire State, 1790 - 1820.” New York History, vol. 56, no. 1, Jan 1975, pp. 4 - 27. Newspapers referenced within episode:Boston AtlasCleveland Daily HeraldNew York Daily TribuneNew York HeraldNew York TimesSupport the show
Feb. 6, 2025 - Tom Clark, the Consul General of Canada in New York, discusses his recent visit to the Empire State's Capitol and the potential fallout of increased tariffs between the North American neighbors.
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In this episode of My Simplified Life, host Michelle Glogovac interviews author Gemma Tizzard about her historical fiction novel, Grace Of The Empire State. The conversation explores the extensive research Gemma conducted on the construction of the Empire State Building during the Great Depression, the portrayal of strong women in her story, and the balance between her writing career and day job. Gemma shares her insights on American history, the writing process, and the importance of relationships in storytelling, all while celebrating the release of her book. What We're Talking About Gemma Tizzard's book is a historical fiction set in 1930 New York. The research for the book took over three years. Women played a crucial role during the Great Depression. Gemma's background in American Studies influenced her writing. The writing process for the first draft took only six weeks. Gemma balances her writing career with a full-time job in marketing. The book highlights the emotional labor women undertook during tough times. Gemma aims to make history engaging and relatable through her storytelling. The importance of relationships is a central theme in the book. Gemma's next project will continue exploring women's stories in history. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Gemma Tizzard and Her Book 03:06 Researching the Empire State Building 04:54 Exploring the Historical Context and Female Perspectives 07:06 Strong Female Characters in Historical Fiction 08:45 The Realities of the Great Depression 11:04 Gemma's Journey in American Studies 12:28 Balancing Writing with a Day Job 13:54 The Writing Process and Speed 15:56 Future Projects and Themes 18:18 Gemma's Secret Life as a Writer 19:36 Promoting the Book and Future Plans 21:41 Capturing the Danger of Construction 24:06 The Importance of Historical Perspective 25:58 Themes of Friendship and Family 27:07 Conclusion and Where to Find Gemma 28:09 Appreciating History Through a New Lens Links Mentioned Grace Of The Empire State by Gemma Tizzard https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Grace-of-the-Empire-State/Gemma-Tizzard/9781668056943 Gemma Tizzard's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/gemma_tizzard/
In this special Empire State Winter Games episode of Legally Bond, Kim speaks with Tracy Smith, Executive Director of the Adirondack Sports Council. Tracy discusses the mission of the Adirondack Sports Council in promoting sports and driving economic growth in New York. She also talks about the 2025 Empire State Winter Games, which will bring over 2,500 athletes to Lake Placid and surrounding areas to participate in over 20 events. This year, Bond is a proud sponsor of the ESWG Torch Relay. The torch travels over 700 miles across New York State before arriving in Lake Placid where the athlete of the year lights the cauldron to kick off the start of the games during the opening ceremonies on January 30.
This is The Zone of Disruption! This is the I AM RAPAPORT: STEREO PODCAST! His name is Michael Rapaport aka The Natural Born Disruptor, The Gringo Mandingo aka The Charles Oakley of The Jews, The Monster of Mucous aka Captain Colitis aka The Disruptive Warrior aka Mr. NY aka The Inflamed Ashkenazi aka The Smiling Sultan of Sniff aka The Flat Footed Phenom aka Milk aka Mitzvah Mike is here to discuss: Last few days of January 2025, Super Bowl is Set, The Empire State Building Lighting Up For The Philadelphia Eagles, The Kansas City Chiefs are not boring, 4 Hostages released from Gaza, watching Emilia Pérez & a whole lotta mo'. This episode is not to be missed! CaptainPicks To Win In Sports Betting: https://www.winible.com/checkout/1357777109057032537?store_url=/captainpicks&c=kickoff Rate & Review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify Send questions & concerns to: iamrapaportpodcast@gmail.com Subscribe to Rapaport's Reality Feeds: iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/867-rapaports-reality-with-keb-171162927/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rapaports-reality-with-kebe-michael-rapaport/id1744160673 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3a9ArixCtWRhfpfo1Tz7MR Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/rapaports-reality-with-kebe-michael-rapaport/PC:1001087456 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/a776919e-ad8c-4b4b-90c6-f28e41fe1d40/rapaports-reality-with-kebe-michael-rapaport Stand Up Comedy Tickets on sale at: MichaelRapaportComedy.com If you are interested in NCAA, MLB, NBA, NFL & UFC Picks/Parlays Follow @CaptainPicksWins on Instagram & subscribe to packages at www.CaptainPicks.com www.dbpodcasts.com Produced by DBPodcasts.com Follow @dbpodcasts, @iamrapaport, @michaelrapaport on TikTok, Twitter & Instagram Music by Jansport J (Follow @JansportJ) www.JansportJMusic.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Games are heading to New York. Albany is the official home of the 2025 CrossFit Games. Lauren gives us a local's view of the capital of the Empire State. We have an updated rulebook for this year's season. Sean, Tommy and Lauren take a look at how Open registration affects prize money and how much each stage could pay with an assist from our friends at The Morning Chalk Up. We have dates and locations for the three World Fitness Project events, and Open registration is live! Plus, the crew has some high school yearbook fun with the teams that are slated to compete at Wodapalooza in Miami in two weeks. This episode is presented by Reebok. Check out the new Nano X5 dropping on January 24th. This episode is sposored by Thirdzy. Head to thirdzy.com/TEF to save 20% and improve your sleep and recovery.
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Why does the Democratic Party, which claims to champion democracy, often bypass the will of the people? From presidential elections to New York's extreme policies, undemocratic actions abound. Federal overreach, censorship, energy taxes, and unproven health mandates reveal a troubling pattern of control that challenges the principles of...
The complete story of American imperialism is missing from our history books. On this week's On the Media, how the United States worked to capture territory and expand power, while preaching democracy and freedom. [01:00] Host Brooke Gladstone sits down with historian Daniel Immerwahr, on the hidden history of the United States empire. For Americans, empire often means economic and military power abroad, or CIA coups in Central America–not British-style imperialism. But the American empire was — and in some ways continues to be — a lot closer than most people realize. Immerwahr explains the role of guano — bird poop — in launching America's overseas empire, and the legal, political and social clashes that ensued.[17:57] Host Brooke Gladstone continues her conversation with historian Daniel Immerwahr, exploring why, at the dawn of the last century, the arguments over imperialism didn't end with poets like Rudyard Kipling and writers like Mark Twain. How should the adolescent U.S., big-headed about its democratic values, grapple with capturing territory? Immerwahr explains how this vital debate blazed across America's consciousness like a comet, then vanished just as quickly.[34:47] Host Brooke Gladstone and historian Daniel Immerwahr conclude their conversation, discussing how, after World War II, global anti-colonial sentiment (combined with less dependence on natural resources) led to a shrinking of America's physical empire. But the American empire didn't disappear — it merely changed form. This originally aired in our April 5, 2019 program, “Empire State of Mind.”Further reading/listening/watching:How To Hide An Empire: A History of the Greater United States, by Daniel Immerwahr On the Media is supported by listeners like you. Support OTM by donating today (https://pledge.wnyc.org/support/otm). Follow our show on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook @onthemedia, and share your thoughts with us by emailing onthemedia@wnyc.org.
Bill talks about the aspects of the Daniel Penny case. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Bill O'Reilly talks about New York Mayor Eric Adams taking a different approach to migrant crime. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Prerecorded from the top of the Empire State building in a multimillion-dollar holographic projection booth, it's DTFH Live! But it's not all fun and games. Family! We must mobilize to defend Taytay! Heads up! This is the second of TWO episodes this week. We're taking Thanksgiving off for the holiday. See you the first week of December! This episode is brought to you by: Rocket Money - Visit RocketMoney.com/Duncan to cancel your unwanted subscriptions and start saving!
Bill O'Reilly explains how a Trump cabinet pick could impact New York City. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bill talks about the toll progressive policies are taking on the NYPD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bill talks about migrants, sanctuary cities, and what Donald Trump could do. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices