All Posts By Sam Whitaker

Real Estate

La La Anthony Lists Clinton Hill Townhouse for $8.5M

La La Anthony, actor, entrepreneur, and Carmelo Anthony’s ex-wife, is selling a headline-making slice of Clinton Hill. She has listed her...

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BD MoneyPolitics

How Kathy Wylde’s Potential Saudi Fund Role Could Reshape NYC’s Economic Ties

Longtime NYC power broker Kathy Wylde is rumored to be weighing a position with Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, igniting...

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People & Company Moves

Cutting-Edge Cuisine: NYC’s Best New Restaurant Openings for 2026

In 2026, New York City’s restaurant scene is more exciting than ever. From the heart of SoHo to booming Long Island City, expect...

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Politics

Mayor Adams Sparks Controversy with Mass Veto of City Council Bills

As Mayor Adams exits, did he stand up for NYC—or leave it hanging? Let’s dig in. New Yorkers, get ready. On December 31, as his last...

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Retail

How Terra Is Redefining South Brooklyn’s Restaurant Choices

Upscale Dining Comes to Sheepshead Bay Terra aims to give Sheepshead Bay residents the big-city experience without the commute to...

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Retail

Classic Dishes and Hidden Gems at Pete’s Tavern

Pete’s Tavern stands right on the iconic corner of East 18th Street and Irving Place, beloved as a neighborhood gathering place and a...

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Retail

Bittersweet Farewell: Mekelburg’s Departs the Williamsburg Food Scene

Brooklyn’s beloved grocery, bar, and eatery Mekelburg’s, located at 319 Kent Avenue in Williamsburg, will be closing permanently on...

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Retail

Starbucks Closing NYC Stores Amid Worker and Neighborhood Impact

For many New Yorkers, Starbucks isn’t just a coffee stop, it’s a part of their daily routine, a place to pause, connect, or get a quick...

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Acquisitions & PartnershipsHealth & Wellness

Will the Maimonides Merger Strengthen or Strain New York’s Safety-Net?

Maimonides Health is in advanced discussions to merge with NYC Health + Hospitals, potentially bringing one of Brooklyn’s most...

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Acquisitions & PartnershipsBD TechnologyHealth & WellnessPolitics

Kips Bay Welcomes SPARC Hub: Pioneering Pathways to Careers and Learning

Credit: Ed Reed// Mayoral Photography Office. NY Mayor Eric Adams, Governor Kathy Hochul, NYCEDC President/CEO Andrew Kimball, and CUNY...

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