New York Weekly

Douglas “Doug” Sinclair, a North Carolina real estate broker, argues in “NC Real Estate Math,” the handbook he co-wrote with fellow instructor Matt Davies, that most of the trouble students have with real estate math begins with how they read a question, not with the arithmetic itself. For many people preparing for a real estate license, the math section carries an outsized reputation.

There’s something universally relatable about being the smallest one in the room, the kid who gets picked last, talked over, or laughed at simply for being different. Author Catherine Martell has built an entire children’s book series around that feeling, giving it four paws, a wagging tail, and an unshakeable spirit.

In William M. Elrod’s forthcoming book, “The Encounter: The Woman, The Well, The Man,” a familiar biblical story becomes a reflection on loneliness, faith, and the possibility of beginning again. Some wounds begin long before a person has the language to describe them. In William M.

New York has always had a complicated relationship with the word “hustle.” For generations, grinding in this city has been a badge of honor, a rite of passage, and an economic necessity all at once. The latest data on America’s side-hustle economy confirms that New York’s solo businesses are among the most valuable in the country, and also that the city’s notorious cost of living is quietly eroding much of that advantage.

As AI reshapes fashion imagery, I believe the conversation needs to start with a clearer understanding of the work behind it. By David Chen Before we ask whether artificial intelligence can replace a model, I think we need to ask a simpler question: What does a model actually do? After more than two decades in fashion and pageantry, and as a global entrepreneur, I am interested in what technology makes possible. But I also want to understand what we might overlook in our rush to adopt it.

The NYC Halloween Parade, officially New York’s 53rd annual Village Halloween Parade, takes place Saturday, October 31, 2026, at 7 p.m. It runs north on Sixth Avenue from Canal Street to 15th Street until about 11 p.m. This year’s theme is “Body & Soul,” and performance artist Joey Arias is grand marshal. Key Takeaways The 2026 Village Halloween Parade starts at 7 p.m. on Saturday, October 31, and runs rain or shine. The route goes north on Sixth Avenue from Canal Street to 15th Street.

The new 21-and-older event will move from sanctioned amateur fights and live entertainment to a late-night DJ set inside the cage at Capitale in New York City. Early in the evening, the cage belongs to the fighters. The opening hours revolve around sanctioned amateur MMA, with competitors meeting under Capitale’s 65-foot ceilings while music and live acts carry the room from one bout to the next.

How three decades in criminal justice shaped a mindset framework that captivated a Troy, Michigan audience this August TUCSON, Ariz. For nearly 35 years, Constance E. Wills built a career inside the criminal justice system, watching up close how a single thought, repeated often enough, could quietly steer the course of someone’s life. That vantage point never left her. It became the foundation of the work she does now, and the message she brought to the stage in Troy, Michigan, this August.

New York City opened Debt Demolisher on October 13, 2026. The 90-day relief program lets small businesses and homeowners settle unpaid Environmental Control Board judgments at a discount, with accrued interest waived, as long as they fix the underlying violations. The window closes January 10, 2027, and the city expects to recover $25 million. Key Takeaways Debt Demolisher waives accrued interest and lets eligible New Yorkers settle Environmental Control Board judgments at a reduced rate.

A low credit score can make car shopping feel hopeless, as if every lender is looking for a reason to say no. The reality is more encouraging. Plenty of buyers with imperfect credit drive away in reliable cars every day, because financing is far more flexible than most people assume. Understanding how the process actually works is the first step to getting approved on fair terms.