#Yes, tax Airbnb hosts —but legalize them first

#Yes, tax Airbnb hosts —but legalize them first

“#Yes, tax Airbnb hosts —but legalize them first” In its struggle to balance its budget and still keep the trains and buses rolling, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority is looking for new sources of revenue. One idea floated by MTA board member, finance committee chair and Gov. Cuo­mo appointee Larry Schwartz is a dedicated tax on…

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#Tourism struggles in NYC are keeping inflation at bay

#Tourism struggles in NYC are keeping inflation at bay

“#Tourism struggles in NYC are keeping inflation at bay” The sluggish recovery of New York City tourism offers one bright spot — it appears to be keeping some costs that have spiked nationwide in check in the Big Apple. In cities across the country, higher prices for airfare, hotels, restaurants, car rentals and other items…

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#The best summer ever – Macleans.ca

#The best summer ever – Macleans.ca

“#The best summer ever – Macleans.ca” Scott Gilmore: The upside to the ongoing border lockdown is that for the first summer in ages Canadians have the country to themselves. Get out and enjoy it. We rarely need encouragement to get out and enjoy the summer. Typically, Canadians spend 10 months of the year thinking about…

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#How NYC became the Big Easy

#How NYC became the Big Easy

“#How NYC became the Big Easy” It’s not just the humidity, the tropical rain, the casual way of counting votes: New York City feels more and more like New Orleans. For this former New Orleanian, the experience is akin to an unsettling déjà vu.  The obvious comparison is the ceaseless outdoor drinking. Emperor Cuomo has now…

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#As the Titanic decays, expedition will monitor deterioration

#As the Titanic decays, expedition will monitor deterioration

“#As the Titanic decays, expedition will monitor deterioration” The Titanic is disappearing. The iconic ocean liner that was sunk by an iceberg is now slowly succumbing to metal-eating bacteria: holes pervade the wreckage, the crow’s nest is already gone and the railing of the ship’s iconic bow could collapse at any time. Racing against the…

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#The infamous town of F–king was renamed Fugging

#The infamous town of F–king was renamed Fugging

“#The infamous town of F–king was renamed Fugging” After decades of F – – king international controversy, media mockery and stolen street signs — the small town with an unintentionally offensive name was finally rechristened: Fugging. Alas, after enduring years of abuse, the infamous Austrian town of F – – king’s official swap of one…

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