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Kira Sato
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A Crypto Trading Firm Plants Its Flag in Lower Manhattan, Citing Talent and Rules
The company said it would lease a full floor downtown and hire dozens, framing New York's regulatory clarity as a competitive draw.
A Scrappy New Downtown Film Festival Bets Big on Monsters and Machines
An inaugural genre-film festival devoted to horror, science fiction, and the strange fills a downtown theater with midnight premieres and first-time directors.
Entertainment · Kira Sato · July 10, 2026
Metropolitan Opera’s Community Nights Bring Reduced-Price Performances to Outer Boroughs
A pilot offering streams and satellite screenings, paired with neighborhood workshops, seeks to broaden the Met’s suburban and outer-borough audiences.
Entertainment · Kira Sato · April 15, 2026
Campaign Cash Trail Raises Questions About Developers and Council Votes
Public records show a pattern of contributions from development interests coinciding with pivotal zoning decisions by the City Council.
Queens Restaurants Embrace Ghost Kitchens to Weather Rising Rents
Neighborhood restaurateurs say virtual brands and shared kitchens are helping maintain revenue amid steep landlord pressures.
Proposed Long Island Sound Ferry Routes Aim to Cut Suburban Drive Times
Private operators pitch commuter ferries into Manhattan as an alternative to gridlocked parkways and crowded rail lines.
Boardwalk Tenants and New Owners Wrestle Over Coney Island's Post-Pandemic Identity
Small amusements and family-run stands face rising rents and redevelopment proposals as the historic boardwalk seeks to balance nostalgia with new investment.
Community Colleges Partner with NYC Tech Firms to Train Evening Commuter Coders
Programs timed for NJ and Hudson Valley commuters aim to fill local hiring pipelines with flexible night classes and paid apprenticeships.
Albany Budget Fight Threatens CUNY Funding for City Campuses
Advocates warn proposed state cuts would disproportionately impact CUNY campuses in New York City, endangering programs for low-income students.
Brooklyn Vinyl Presses Answer Demand with Late-Night Runs
A clutch of neighborhood pressing plants are operating around the clock to serve local labels, DJs and collectors fueling the city's renewed vinyl market.
Nassau Towns Buckle as Proposal to Privatize Commuter Parking Sparks Town Hall Backlash
Officials argue privatization will raise revenue and efficiency, but commuters and local businesses fear higher costs and displacement.
5G Small Cells Pop Up on Midtown Lampposts, Prompting Privacy and Aesthetics Debate
City permits have accelerated deployment across Manhattan, drawing praise from carriers and criticism from preservationists.
Mayor's Climate Office Faces Scrutiny Over Flood-Resilience Contracts
Investigators are probing procurement for shoreline protection projects after revelations of cost overruns and contractor ties.
Affordable Housing Plan Hits Opposition in East New York
Residents and community groups say the city's proposal favors market-rate developers and risks displacing long-time renters.
Brooklyn Light Manufacturers Pivot Toward Electric-Vehicle Components
Small factories in Sunset Park and Gowanus are retooling to supply EV startups, creating new skilled-occupational demand in the borough.