Average age of NYC homeowner jumps to stunning new high — as American dream more out of reach for young people

The median age of New York City-area homeowners has jumped to a stunning new high as the housing affordability crisis keeps young buyers locked out of the market, according to a new report. As of 2024, the median age of a homeowner in the area covering NYC, Newark and Jersey City was 58.8 years old — just a few years shy of Social Security eligibility, the National Association of Realtors, or NAR, said earlier this month. The figure also marked a 4.4-year increase from the median age of homeowners in the Big Apple and its neighbors in 2010. The homeownership…

Joe Burrow spotted at Oscars after-party with Tate McRae, Alix Earle

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow shielded his face while leaving the Vanity Fair Oscars party with singer Tate McRae, influencer Alix Earle and model Anastasia Karanikolaou, according to TMZ. Burrow was sitting with his head in his hand while in the front seat of a black SUV, as seen in…

Sen. John Cornyn’s attempt to feed TSA workers burgers hijacked by lefty Dem

Sen. John Cornyn’s (R-Texas) visit to Austin’s airport Monday to deliver burgers to TSA workers was crashed by progressive Rep. Greg Casar (D-Texas) and quickly devolved into a heated confrontation. Casar, who chairs the Congressional Progressive Caucus, faulted Republicans for the ongoing funding lapse at the Transportation Security Administration, despite…

Tech pro saves his dying dog by using ChatGPT to code a custom cancer vaccine

Talk about being a dedicated paw-rent. When his 8-year-old dog Rosie had mere months to live due to deadly mast cell cancerous tumors, Australian tech entrepreneur Paul Conyngham took matters into his own hands. After spending thousands of dollars on chemotherapy and surgery for little payoff, Conyngham paired up with…

Brandon Nimmo thanks teammate for jersey number with ,000 gift

A selfless gesture by Rangers outfielder Michael Helman yielded quite the reward on Sunday. A few months after Helman agreed to give up his No. 24 to Brandon Nimmo following Texas’ blockbuster trade for the outfielder, Nimmo gifted his new teammate a Rolex that’s worth around $25,000. The Rangers’ big…

Bank of America settles lawsuit brought by Jeffrey Epstein victims

Bank of America has settled a civil lawsuit brought by women who accused the bank of facilitating their sexual abuse by Jeffrey Epstein, court records showed on Monday. Lawyers for the bank and the women told Manhattan-based US District Judge Jed Rakoff in a March 12 telephone call that they had reached a “settlement in principle,” a court filing…

How plants moved from sea to land and changed Earth forever

Long before dinosaurs roamed the land, Earth looked very different from the planet we know today. Around 500 million years ago, most of Earth’s surface was bare rock and dry soil. There were no trees, no grass and no flowers. Life existed almost entirely in the oceans.Then something amazing happened:…

The top 20 worst places to live with pollen allergies in 2026

Seasonal allergies are nothing to sniff at. Spring allergy season is worsening with each passing year, as winds carrying pollen from other regions, combined with warmer temperatures, are making symptoms more unpredictable and unbearable. And with some parts of the country now experiencing pollen year-round, the Asthma and Allergy Foundation…

Jalen Brunson set to sit vs. Timberwolves as Knicks seek balance

That’s one way to keep minutes down. Jalen Brunson will rest Tuesday’s game against the Timberwolves with “right ankle injury management,” according to the Knicks, who also ruled out OG Anunoby with “left ankle soreness.” The news arrived after Mike Brown said he hoped to limit Brunson’s playing time but…

California stiffs feds on B loan — taxpayers pick up the tab

Deadbeat California lawmakers still haven’t paid off a $20 billion federal loan for unemployment claims during the pandemic — and struggling businesses are picking up the ballooning tab instead. Employers are on the hook for an extra $42 in payroll taxes per employee next year to pay down the massive…

These Knicks are poised to blow past last year’s success — here’s why

A year ago today, the Knicks were in the midst of a nine-game winning streak, arguably the high-water mark of their regular season. Karl-Anthony Towns, in particular, was humming. The franchise felt good about swapping out Julius Randle, and trusty Tom Thibodeau was on the sideline doing Thibodeau things —…

2,300-year-old Celtic gold coins found in Swiss bog

While surveying a Swiss bog, two volunteer archaeologists discovered what may be two of the oldest Celtic coins ever found in the country, and they may have been offerings to ancient gods.The two gold coins were minted almost 2,300 years ago, around the mid-third century B.C. “This makes them part…

Carl Banks shreds Deonte Banks after latest Giants letdown

Carl Banks has unleashed his fury on another Giant. The Giants radio analyst — a franchise great — called out cornerback Deonte Banks (no relation) on the “Bleav in Giants” podcast. The elder Banks stirred up a controversy earlier this season by criticizing Dexter Lawrence, but there aren’t going to…

San Jose mayor blasts Newsom’s total failure on homelessness, crime

San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan is giving Gov. Gavin Newsom’s California woeful marks on homelessness, drugs and crime, saying the state has failed miserably on the issues voters care most about. “Let’s just grade government in California. It’s definitely not an A — we’d be lucky to get a C…

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