Think tank pushes plans to get city out of debt
The Citizens Budget Commission wants to get New York City back in black. A new report rolls out a host of proposals the fiscally conservative think tank says would help the municipal government... To view the full story, click the title link......»»
Hands off my benefits
Re “Think tank pushes plans to get city out of debtâ€: I am a Port Authority retiree with medical benefits picked up by the Port. That was a benefit guaranteed by my employment. These think tank... To view the full story, click the title link......»»
KC-area public company plans to sell for 432% premium
One of the Kansas City area's few remaining over-the-counter stocks is to sell for for $48 million in cash, which includes assuming about $1.4 million in debt. Olathe-based custom electronics manufacturer Torotel Inc. (OTC: TTLO) reached an agreement.....»»
Council pushes green infrastructure at new developments
The City Council plans to introduce a bill Wednesday mandating green roofs on certain new developments. Expect push-back from the real estate industry. The legislation, sponsored by Brooklyn... To view the full story, click the title link......»»
China Protest Over Cash-Strapped City"s School Plan Turns Violent
Hundreds of people angry at a debt-laden Chinese city’s plans to deal with overcrowded public schools clashed with police in a protest that shows the social tensions beneath China’s long-running local-government debt problems......»»
Plans filed with city for condo buildings in Clayton"s Old Town neighborhood
A developer has submitted plans to build a pair of new condominium buildings in the Old Town neighborhood of Clayton, at the site of a historic house in what is mostly a single-family neighborhood......»»
Argentine steakhouse Baires Grill adding flagship restaurant to New York City expansion plans
Florida-based restaurant chain Baires Grill will open two locations in New York City this year......»»
What does increasing national economic debt mean for the U.S. and the world?
An apocryphal World War II-era quote credited to a German Tiger I tank commander says, “I could always take out 10 American tanks, but they had 11.” It meant that no matter the commander’s success, America’s superior number of tanks wo.....»»
Wichita-based Emprise Bank plans $7.3M office renovation for new Kansas City HQ
The Emprise Bank renovation in Kansas City could spur broader commercial and residential development in the Crossroads Art District......»»
Mammoth year pushes Emery Sapp Construction to $1B milestone
A Missouri general contractor with a big Kansas City presence surpassed $1 billion in revenue for the first time in the company’s 52-year history......»»
Studio owners revise plans for $1-billion update of historic Television City
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"Shark Tank" star Kevin O"Leary says decentralized finance could be the future - and plans to launch a DeFi investing company
The investor is bullish on DeFi as the future of crypto because it allows users to profit from their crypto assets. Kevin O'Leary. Mark Davis / Staff / Get.....»»
Cryptos: Crypto platform Coinbase rolls out convertible debt deal, stock skids below $250 reference price
Coinbase Global on Monday said it plans to sell $1.25 billion of convertible debt. Its stock closed below its $250 reference price for the first time since the crypto platform listed on the Nasdaq exchange in mid-April......»»
Sporting Kansas City plans return to full stadium capacity
Sporting Kansas City plans to sell tickets for the full load of 18,467 fans starting May 29, up from about 6,500 under its current social-distancing requirements......»»
New York City wants to offer tourists free COVID-19 vaccines as it prepares for a full reopening this summer
Mayor Bill de Blasio outlined plans to set up mobile vaccination centers to give tourists the on.....»»
Ellicott City cyber firm Huntress raises $40M round with plans to rapidly scale
Huntress has grown from having about 70 employees to just under 100 employees in the last four months......»»
Inside San Antonio"s Office of Innovation, which plans to bridge the digital divide with smart technology and infrastructure
The Texas city wants to make Wi-Fi and tech accessible to anyone and is piloting a smart streetlight program to save energy and collect data. Insider San Antonio, Texas. Shutterstock The Office of Inn.....»»
KC health director will retire after 23 years
Kansas City Health Director Dr. Rex Archer announced Tuesday he plans to retire later this summer. Archer, head of the city’s heath department, said his final day will be Aug. 1. He said he and his wife originally planned that he’d retire.....»»
The European Super League has raised questions about how football clubs are funded and why they end up swimming in debt. Here"s what the experts say.
The ESL was set to be one of the most elite and wealthy football leagues. Sport finance experts told Insider where all the clubs get their money from. Soccer fans protest plans for a European Super Le.....»»
CityWatch: New York City sets goal to reopen fully on July 1: De Blasio
Plans for July include the full reopening of restaurants and bars; stores, shops and small businesses; hair salons and barber shops; gyms and fitness classes and theaters......»»
: Biden’s autumn headache: a debt limit hike without Manchin on board
To pay for their spending plans, the White House and congressional Democrats will need to boost the limit on U.S. federal debt. They could face a familiar roadblock: maverick West Virginia Democrat Sen. Joe Manchin......»»