Maya Singh

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• A Manhattan Legal-AI Startup Bets on Reading the Fine Print

  Founded by former attorneys, the company says its software can review dense commercial contracts in minutes — and it is careful to insist a human still signs off.

  Tech · Maya Singh · July 25, 2026

• Natural Wine Bars Are the Season's Coolest Corner Hangout — Literally and Figuratively

  Cloudy, low-intervention pours and easygoing rooms are drawing crowds who want a glass, a snack, and no pretense on a summer night.

  Lifestyle · Maya Singh · July 18, 2026

• Long Island GOP Primary Reveals Deep Split Between Town-Level Power Brokers

  A bruising county chair fight has turned into a proxy battle over patronage, development approvals and the party’s 2026 strategy.

  Politics · Maya Singh · February 16, 2026

• Controversy Over Hudson Valley Casino License Exposes Rift Between Towns and State Regulators

  Local electeds accuse Albany of fast-tracking a developer while residents raise concerns about traffic, gambling addiction services and tax deals.

  Politics · Maya Singh · January 28, 2026

• Queens Night Markets Expand But Struggle With Permits

  Vendors applaud growing crowds while city bureaucracy and inconsistent enforcement threaten weekend operations in Astoria and Flushing.

  NYC · Maya Singh · January 24, 2026

• Green‑Wood Cemetery's Tours Are Becoming Unexpected Cultural Destinations

  Historic cemeteries are expanding programming with walking tours, concerts and memorial art that draw new visitors to Brooklyn history.

  Culture · Maya Singh · January 22, 2026

• City Council Considers Tightening Public Matching Funds Ahead of Mayoral Cycle

  Proposed changes to the campaign matching formula would alter how small-dollar donations are amplified in municipal races.

  Politics · Maya Singh · January 22, 2026

• Night Markets Bring New Flavors to Downtown Flushing

  Weeknight open-air bazaars are extending business hours for immigrant restaurateurs and creating a late-evening dining scene.

  Lifestyle · Maya Singh · January 21, 2026

• Bank Branch Closures Create New Banking Deserts in the Bronx

  Recent regional bank exits are leaving small businesses and elderly residents with limited access to in-person services.

  Business · Maya Singh · January 6, 2026

• New Long Island Rail Plan Promises Faster Oyster Bay Service

  A proposed timetable and capital investment could cut commutes by up to 20 minutes for Nassau County riders if approved by the MTA and LIRR.

  NYC · Maya Singh · January 6, 2026

• Westchester Riders Struggle With New Cross-Hudson Fare Integration Pilot

  Commuters say confusing transfers and inconsistent discounts on different carriers are undermining the program's goal.

  NYC · Maya Singh · December 22, 2025

• Electric Ferries Run Trials Between Manhattan and Long Island City

  Battery-powered vessels are testing passenger runs as an alternative to packed subways and congested road bridges.

  Business · Maya Singh · December 10, 2025