NYC sending out first pied-à-terre tax notices to owners of luxury second homes

The Mamdani administration has unveiled rules for how the city’s new pied-à-terre tax will be enforced — with the first surcharge notices going out in the coming weeks, The Post has learned. The city Department of Finance will let owners of thousands of luxury secondary residences know they’ve been deemed eligible for the tax by August 30, according to the newly published proposed guidelines. The DOF has subpoena power and can conduct audits going back six years to determine whether a property should be taxed or exempt. One-to-3 family homes worth at least $5 million and co-ops and condominiums valued at…

Supplements sold online through major retailers recalled nationwide over potential salmonella risk

Organic moringa supplements sold through major online retailers including Amazon, Walmart, Target and TikTok Shop are being recalled nationwide after a supplier identified a potential salmonella contamination risk. New York-based Total Nutrition Inc. voluntarily recalled two TNVitamins organic moringa products after its supplier recalled the raw organic moringa ingredient because of…

Terrion Arnold cut by Lions after kidnapping, armed robbery charges

The Lions released Terrion Arnold amid allegations that he orchestrated an abduction and robbery of three men he believed stole money and luxury items from him.  The NFL organization made the announcement at 4 p.m., just hours after a Florida judge set a $1 million bond for the now ex-Lions…

Israeli defense chief blames Trump for halting all-out Hezbollah push in Lebanon

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz blamed President Trump on Monday for stopping the Jewish state from eliminating all of Hezbollah in Lebanon. Explaining to reporters that having a “partnership” with the US “has certain constraints,” Katz said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu “stood bravely” against Trump’s demands that Israel Defense…

Exclusive | Right ignites after stunning SCOTUS ruling on California voter rights

California Republicans have blasted a Supreme Court ruling allowing states to continue counting ballots that arrive after Election Day, warning the decision will further erode voter confidence. Steve Hilton, the Republican nominee for governor who advanced to November’s general election, called the decision “an insult” and predicted it would energize…

Fred VanVleet makes  million Rockets decision as NBA free agency looms

Fred VanVleet is staying put. The Rockets guard is opting into his $25 million player option for the 2026-27 season, according to according to multiple reports. The Wichita State product signed a two-year, $50 million contract last summer to stay with Houston, but VanVleet missed the entire season with a torn…

One type of sitting may pose greater dementia risk than others, study suggests

For years, researchers have believed prolonged sitting could raise dementia risk — but new findings suggest the type of sitting may matter more than previously thought. The research, which was published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine in March, found that replacing mentally passive sedentary behavior with mentally active…

EU plans to fine Google high triple-digit million euro sum as part of antitrust investigation: report

The European Union is planning to fine Alphabet’s Google a high triple-digit million euro amount as part of an antitrust investigation, Germany’s Handelsblatt newspaper reported on Monday, citing commission sources. The decision is nearing completion and is expected to be announced before the summer break, the paper said, adding it would be the largest penalty the…

Francisco Lindor takes promising step in Mets injury return

The scene — even if it doesn’t mean an imminent return — was still a promising one for the Mets. It was a taste of normalcy in a sinking season. There was Francisco Lindor, out since April 22 with a strained left calf, on the field throwing and fielding ground…

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