Mom and pops have a mixed reaction to Pope Francis’s visit to the Big Apple.
Author: Ivan Pereira
City home to more than 7,000 sidewalk sheds
The looming sidewalk sheds cover several blocks in the city, tarnishing the city’s look.
Stewart, firefighters to rally in DC for Zadroga Act
The late show host and New York’s Bravest will fight for health benefits for 9/11 first responders.
St. Patrick’s Cathedral renovated space ready for Pope
After years of planning and work, the city’s most iconic church is ready for the public.
No city neighborhood has rents for minimum wage workers: report
The city’s housing crisis is so bad that it’s impossible to live solo on a meager income.
Colbert’s Late Show will keep NYC spirit alive
Media experts say the comedian’s reboot will include the Big Apple.
Econ experts warn against fear over stock market woes
The recent stock market dips may appear scary to people, but experts say the long-term effects aren’t problematic.
Resorts World Casino bus crashes into Rego Park building
No one was killed during the accident that took place in the middle of the afternoon.
Brooklyn leads city boom of new affordable housing units
The city’s new affordable housing stock is the highest in city history, and Brooklyn gets the lion share.
Downtown Brooklyn, Williamsburg to see boom in development: Report
The two waterfront areas in the borough will be the hotspots in the near future.
Louis C.K. may have called into Brian Lehrer Show to defend de Blasio
The famous comedian may have been going to bat for the mayor.
City begins Sandy reconstruction project in Belle Harbor
The work in Belle Harbor will restore the neighborhood to its old glory and fortify it from future super storms.
Foreclosure cases dipping in city despite state jump: DiNapoli
The city’s leading the recovery out of the foreclosure crisis.
SoHo’s mom and pop design shops fight for a future
SoHo’s once bustling artisanal shops are in danger from rising rents and the big chains.
Jon Stewart’s fans camp out to give him a in studio send off
Jon Stewart’s legion of fans braved long lines for his final bow.
Ivan Pereira’s appearance on Huffington Post Live
Ivan Pereira appeared as a guest on Huffington Post Live to discuss Jon Stewart’s final show.
Jon Stewart leaves an enormous legacy
Jon Stewart’s sendoff caps 16 years of political and media analysis that experts say was revolutionary.
Amy Schumer pushes for tougher gun laws following shooting
The comedian joined her relative U.S. Sen Charles Schumer in an emotional news conference to push for more gun control in the wake of a shooting that took place during a showing of her movie.
Brooklyn homes reach record highs, buyers pay more than asking price: Report
The brooklyn real estate market is getting so big that home hunters are engaged in major bidding wars.
New York ranks low with millennials aiming to buy a home: Survey
The city’s young adults are putting off buying a home due to surging prices, and that may have adverse effects for the city, according to experts.