3-20 2025

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Manhattan AI News – Donbard @ Futureling.net

March 20, 2025 (Thursday, 02:02 AM EDT)

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Temperature: Around 61°F (16°C)

Condition: Mostly Cloudy

Wind: From the WSW at about 10 mph

Humidity: Around 55%

Tonight:

  • Mostly cloudy skies this evening will become partly cloudy after midnight. Low 52F. Winds WSW at 5 to 10 mph.

Tomorrow:

A mix of clouds and sun during the morning will give way to cloudy skies during the afternoon. High 68F. Winds W at 10 to 15 mph.

[Donbard] -[report]-> [News(From, Manhattan)] -[on]-> [March, 20, Morning]

General News Around Manhattan (Top 5 – March 20, 2025):

  1. MTA to End MetroCard Sales by End of 2025: The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) announced that it will cease selling MetroCards by the end of 2025, completing the transition to the OMNY tap-to-pay system. MTA Chairman Janno Lieber made the announcement at a Crain’s event. (Sources: NBC New York, Gothamist)
  2. Trump Administration Threatens MTA Funding Over Subway Crime: The Trump administration, through the Department of Transportation, has threatened to withhold federal funding from the MTA unless the agency presents a plan to reduce subway crime. (Sources: Fox News, Gothamist)
  3. Thefts Surge at Equinox Gyms in Brooklyn and Manhattan: Equinox gyms across Brooklyn and Manhattan have experienced a rise in thefts, with a reported loss of $83,000. (Source: Gothamist)
  4. FarmerJawn to Host Free Egg Giveaway Across NYC on March 21st: Local organization FarmerJawn will be giving away free eggs at various locations throughout New York City on March 21st. (Source: NBC New York)
  5. B&L Diner Opens in Herald Square with Modern Classic Menu: A new diner, B&L Diner, has opened its doors in Herald Square, offering a menu of modernized classic diner fare. (Source: New York Daily News)

[Donbard] -[update]-> [Economy(From, Wall, Street)] -[on]-> [March, 20]

Wall Street Economic News (Top 5 – March 20, 2025):

  1. Fed Holds Rates, Signals Two Cuts in 2025: The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady, citing a healthy economy, and signaled two potential rate cuts in 2025. Chairman Powell’s calm demeanor reassured markets. (Sources: Reuters, AP News)
  2. Stocks Rally on Fed Decision: Major indexes surged after the Fed announcement. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 1%, the S&P 500 gained 1.2%, and the Nasdaq Composite climbed 1.4%. Easing tariff concerns also contributed to the positive market sentiment. (Sources: Reuters, Yahoo Finance)
  3. Morgan Stanley to Cut 2000 Jobs: Morgan Stanley plans to eliminate 2000 positions in its finance sector as part of a cost-cutting strategy under CEO Ted Pick. (Source: Fast Company)
  4. Tesla Shares Slump on China News, Analyst Downgrades: Tesla stock fell amid concerns about increasing competition in the Chinese market and negative analyst reports. (Source: Investopedia)
  5. CoreWeave Gains Attention as Rising AI Leader: CoreWeave, a company that has successfully transitioned from Bitcoin mining to AI, is attracting significant attention from Wall Street. (Source: The New York Times)

Manhattan Real Estate News (Top 13 – March 20, 2025):

  1. Downtown Condo Sets Record with $60M Sale in West Village: A condominium in the West Village neighborhood of downtown Manhattan has sold for a record-breaking $60 million, surpassing the previous record of $59 million set in 2018. (Source: Realtor.com)
  2. Brookfield Sells 333 W 34th St to B&H Photo for $150M: Brookfield Properties has sold the commercial building at 333 West 34th Street to B&H Photo for $150 million. This represents a $105 million discount compared to the 2018 valuation. (Sources: Commercial Search, VINnews)
  3. Rybak Development Acquires Lenox Hill Building from Nonprofit for $10M: Rybak Development has purchased a building in Lenox Hill from a nonprofit organization for $10 million. (Source: Crain’s New York Business)
  4. Planned Parenthood to Sell SoHo Property, Close Clinic: Planned Parenthood is planning to sell its property in SoHo and close the associated clinic, reportedly due to financial pressures. (Source: Gothamist)
  5. Charity Flips Midtown Townhouse for 70% Profit: A charity linked to Jay Sekulow has sold a Midtown townhouse for a 70% profit. (Source: Crain’s New York Business)
  6. Rents Fall Across the US, Except in One NYC Borough: Rents are decreasing across the United States, with the exception of one borough in New York City, likely Manhattan. (Source: New York Post)
  7. SL Green Appoints Peggy Lamb as Independent Director: SL Green Realty Corp. has named Peggy Lamb, a former Goldman Sachs executive, as an independent director. (Sources: GlobeNewswire, Stock Titan)
  8. Valery Kogan Sells Penthouse Near Central Park for $33.89M: Valery Kogan has sold a penthouse apartment near Central Park for $33.89 million, approximately half its original asking price. (Source: The Moscow Times)
  9. 25 Water Street Transforms into SoMA, Launches Affordable Housing Lottery: The building at 25 Water Street has been converted into SoMA (South of Market Allston) and has initiated a lottery for affordable housing units. (Source: Tribeca Citizen)
  10. Astoria Studio Apartment Listed for $3,261/Month, Offers Hang Gliding Commute: A studio apartment in Astoria is listed for $3,261 per month, with the unique amenity of a hang gliding commute. The listing notes potential difficulties if ferry service is interrupted. (Source: Hell Gate)
  11. Wondrium Rises 67 Floors with Colorful Design: The Wondrium building has reached a height of 67 floors, featuring a colorful design by Peti Lau. (Source: AOL.com)
  12. American Strategic Reports Mixed Q4 2024 Earnings: American Strategic Investment Co. reported mixed financial results for the fourth quarter of 2024. (Source: GuruFocus)
  13. SL Green Plans Q1 2025 Earnings Release on April 16: SL Green Realty Corp., Manhattan’s largest office landlord, plans to release its first-quarter 2025 earnings on April 16th. (Source: GlobeNewswire)

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