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Jeff Bezos wants the bottom half of earners to pay zero income tax—he says nurses making just $75K should save $12K a year

Billionaire Amazon founder, Jeff Bezos, says the bottom 50% of Americans should pay no federal income tax—and he plans to pitch the idea to President Trump.

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Jeff Bezos, world's 4th richest man, couldn't stop talking about a nurse in Queens earning $75,000. Here's why

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, also the world's fourth richest man, argued that low-income earners in the US should pay no taxes, citing a nurse earning $75,000 as an example. He described the US economy as split between those thriving and those struggling with inflation and rising costs, questioning the tax…

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'Taxing the Rich Won't Help': Jeff Bezos Defends the Ultra-Wealthy Amid Tax Debate — Zohran Mamdani Hits Back

Jeff Bezos told CNBC that the bottom half of US earners should pay zero income tax and dismissed wealth taxes. NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani fired back.

International Business Times UK

Jeff Bezos Calls for a Total Federal Income Tax Exemption to Lift the Burden Off Struggling American Workers

Jeff Bezos proposes exempting low-earning Americans from income tax, arguing their contributions are minimal. His stance sparks debate with New York politicians over economic inequality and taxation policies.

International Business Times UK

Jeff Bezos Just Cried Foul Over A Billionaire Tax & The Internet Is Sharpening Its Guillotine

“The French had a solution for this.”

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Huelga de LIRR Acciona Servicio de "Shuttle Bus": Consulta el Mapa de Rutas y la Guía Práctica Para el Lunes

Con el servicio de Long Island Rail Road completamente suspendido debido a la huelga, la MTA está operando autobuses lanzadera (shuttle buses) limitados y orientando a los usuarios hacia autobuses, metros y opciones alternativas para llegar a la ciudad de Nueva York. Aquí tienes una guía rápida para el trayecto…

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LIRR Strike Prompts Shuttle Bus Service: See the Route Map and Cheat Sheet for Monday's Commute

With Long Island Rail Road service fully suspended due to the strike, the MTA is running limited shuttle buses and pointing riders to buses, subways and low‑cost options to reach New York City. Here's a quick guide for Monday's commute.

Latin Times

No Talks Scheduled As LIRR Strike Drags On, Riders Told To Brace For Monday New York City Commute

With the Long Island Rail Road still shut down and no new bargaining sessions on the calendar, Gov. Kathy Hochul and top MTA officials are warning that Monday's rush hour could turn into a "crushing catastrophe" for hundreds of thousands of commuters

Latin Times

Queens woman goes on a Jamaican birthday trip, then her family gets a terrifying message: ‘Call the cops… Look at my location’

She had turned 35 the same day.

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The CEO who was told he'd never run American Express has made Amex cool again—and is beating JPMorgan, Visa, and the S&P 500

The unlikely story of how a Queens-born outsider turned around a giant by betting young people would happily pay $900 a year for a credit card.

Fortune

Massive explosion at NYC home sends police officers flying

A massive, fiery explosion at a house in Queens sent several New York City police officers flying through the air as they were responding to a call of a man inside armed with a knife and the smell of gas

The Independent UK

New York City's first full casino with live table games opens

New York City’s first full casino with live table games has opened to fanfare

The Independent UK

Queens man flies into a rage over a dog peeing and stabs everyone, including his father

So this is what going bonkers looks like.

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Widow of slain NYPD officer covers ears as husband’s final moments recounted in Queens court

In a courtroom packed with law enforcement officers and family members on Tuesday, the grieving widow of NYPD Detective Jonathan Diller was visibly shaken as prosecutors and defense lawyers made their final arguments in the murder trial of the man accused of her husband’s killing.

The Times of India

19-year-old woman killed by garbage truck in New York’s Queens; company expresses grief

A 19-year-old woman was killed after being struck by a garbage truck in Queens late Sunday night, police said.

The Times of India

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani joins Holi celebrations at Richmond Hill Phagwah parade

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani joined thousands in Richmond Hill, Queens, for the 38th Annual Phagwah Parade, celebrating the Indo-Caribbean festival of Holi. The vibrant event, marking the triumph of good over evil and the arrival of spring, brought color, music, and tradition to the streets, fostering happiness and…

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For former Rep. Joe Crowley, St. Patrick’s is a holiday with personal meaning - Roll Call

Joe Crowley was deeply involved in Irish issues at the local level in Queens, in the New York legislature and in Congress.

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International Business Times UK

Eerie Trio of UFO Baffles Experts After Video Shows Mysterious Lights Moving in Formation Above New York City

A video of three mysterious lights over New York City has sparked debate about UFOs and unexplained aerial phenomena. Discover the theories and watch the footage.

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Clearing Collisions: Getting Back on Track After a Motor Accident in Queens

The constant movement of Queens creates an ongoing flow of transportation through the area.

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How Long Would It Take a Millennial To Buy Archie Bunker’s House Today?

How in the world did Archie Bunker afford that house, and how long would it take a Millennial to buy it off of his heirs today? Forever. It's forever.

The Independent UK

Teenager rescued from 50-ft shaft on New York City bridge after TikTok stunt reportedly went horribly wrong

Authorities rushed to the Queensboro Bridge Monday night to rescue a boy in critical condition

The Guardian - US

‘I cut out one little house at a time’: the trucker who spent decades building a tiny replica of NYC

Queens-born Joe Macken’s hyperrealistic model, made with wood, cardboard and glue, is now on view at the Museum of the City of New York

International Business Times UK

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani Moves Into Mayoral Mansion After Leaving Leaky Queens Flat

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has moved into the official mayoral residence, marking a sharp contrast from the leaky one-bedroom flat he previously shared in Queens.

The Independent UK

Zohran Mamdani moves into NYC mayoral home Gracie mansion with his wife

The 18th-century home makes a stark departure from the New York City Mayor’s former Queens apartment

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