20 Business Ideas in New York City for 2026
New York City has always been one of the most competitive and opportunity-rich markets in the world, but in 2026, the landscape is shifting in ways that favor specific types of businesses. High…
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Can the NYC Yellow Taxi Survive Uber and Lyft?
Yellow taxis are more than transportation in New York City. They are a moving symbol of the skyline, just as recognizable as the Statue of Liberty, the Empire State Building, or Central Park. Yet…
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Tip or No Tip? Why New York City Still Tips — Even as America Turns Against It
Across the United States, frustration with tipping is growing. A new wave of surveys shows that more than 65% of Americans now have a negative view of tipping, citing pressure, confusing screens, and…
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What’s Actually Inside the New York Stock Exchange?
You've seen it in movies — screaming traders, ringing bells, chaos on the trading floor. But what's actually inside the New York Stock Exchange? The reality is both more controlled and more historic…
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Bob Knakal CEO of BKREA Announces Landmark 42-Year Study of Manhattan Investment Property Sales
Groundbreaking analysis of 29,363 Manhattan investment sales from 1984–2025 maps four decades of transaction cycles, tax-policy impacts, and the lasting market disruption caused by New York's 2019…
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The Power of Address: Why a New York Presence Signals Credibility
In a digital-first world, it’s easy to assume that physical location no longer matters. Companies operate remotely, teams are distributed globally, and customers may never step inside an office. Yet…
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Luxury Hotel Upgrades in NYC: The Top 10 Hotels That Secured Major Refinancing
Inside the strategic refinancing deals driving New York City’s luxury hotel boom. New York City's hotel market continues to thrive, driven by strategic NYC hotel investments and refinancing deals that…
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Bob Knakal NYC's Top Development Site Broker Achieves Prestigious SIOR Designation
New York, NY — Bob Knakal, recognized as the highest-volume commercial real estate investment sales broker in the United States, has been awarded the esteemed SIOR (Society of Industrial and Office…
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Bob Knakal: Celebrating 40 Years as NYC’s GOAT in Commercial Real Estate
Bob Knakal is celebrating his 40th year anniversary being an investment sales broker in the New York City commercial real estate market. As of last week, Bob has brokered the sale of 2,339 properties…
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Media workers strike to protest layoffs at New York Daily News, Forbes and Condé Nast
NEW YORK (AP) — Journalists at The New York Daily News and Forbes walked off the job Thursday amid contentious contract talks with management and a difficult few weeks in the news industry. Both…
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