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A clear Manhattan street with light traffic, pedestrians, and iconic buildings under a bright blue sky, illustrating the positive impact of congestion pricing.

If You Can’t Afford $9 to Drive Around Manhattan, You Can’t Afford to Drive Around Manhattan

February 20, 2025

Congestion pricing has finally untangled Manhattan’s gridlock, saving time for commuters and clearing the air. If $9 a day feels unaffordable, it might be time to rethink whether city driving is practical.

CNBC: How The ‘Pie Crust Cookie‘ Creator Brings In $1 Million A Year In NYC

October 30, 2023

Janie Deegan, 35, was homeless and battling addiction a decade ago. Now, she’s 10 years sober and the owner of Janie’s Life-Changing Baked Goods, a bakery that brought in over $1 million in 2022. The bakery is famous for its pie crust cookies, which ships across the U.S. and are available at retail locations in New York City.