Plans to build workforce housing in one of Napa Valley’s most exclusive towns are running into resistance from a local dining scene powerhouse. Thomas Keller, the well-known chef behind Yountville’s French Laundry, is asking town officials to pause a proposed housing project for local workers located just two blocks from his restaurant. Thomas Keller is … Read more
From teen pregnancy to porn – and now, public office. “Teen Mom” alum and OnlyFans star Farrah Abraham’s political ambitions are already causing whiplash. The reality TV lightning rod jumped into the race for Austin, Texas mayor earlier this week – only to pull out hours later after learning on live TV that the election … Read more
A Manhattan actor and screenwriter ran for City Council to make a political satire about it — and staged a video of himself with a dominatrix to feature in the mockumentary, his campaign manager admitted. Zack Weiner, a certified candidate in the Sixth District on the Upper West Side, won a bottom-of-the barrel 959 votes … Read more
Oh, sweet — the ‘nanny state’ is back! Fast-food chains and coffee shops in New York City would have to slap a warning on menu boards and packaging under a new rule from the Adams administration. The city Health Department’s first-in-the-nation edict will mean labels warning on food and drinks with more than 50 grams … Read more
Forget budget woes — the City Council is worrying about another kind of belt tightening. A new bill now being weighed by city legislators would require health authorities to warn New Yorkers about the dangers of taking Ozempic and other diabetes drugs for weight loss. The medications have become a hot diet fad, with celebs … Read more
Happy Hova Day! Hip-hop superstar Jay-Z’s birthday would take on new meaning in the Big Apple if new City Council legislation passes. “The global phenomenon that is Jay-Z – born Shawn Carter – is widely known as an artist, mogul, husband and father, wealth builder and supporter of economic development and community causes,” Councilwoman Farah … Read more
They’re flipping the bird on brides. The New York City Council, apparently having no other business left to attend to, is homing in on a decision to ban the flight of white pigeons — also known as “release doves” — during special ceremonies such as weddings, The City reported. “These bird releases — they’re just a harmful … Read more
Socialist and progressive city council members are looking to advance a bill that would pay drug users to return spent paraphernalia as the number of discarded needles in New York City has more than doubled over the last year. The proposed cash-for-addicts program “would authorize the [Department of Health and Mental Hygiene] to set the … Read more