This week, Regan Hutsell was crowned the 99th Miss America. Along with receiving the iconic and prestigious title and crown, she’ll also be receiving the keys to a luxury high rise apartment in New York City.
Eric Mastrota is a Contributing Editor at The National Digest based in New York. A graduate of SUNY New Paltz, he reports on world news, culture, and lifestyle. You can reach him at eric.mastrota@thenationaldigest.com.
New York City residents are currently dealing with rising energy costs as more local buildings are moving to use electricity over oil and gas, causing their utility bills to skyrocket. Mayor Zohran Mamdani, in response, is making sure his administration prioritizes tenant protection and affordability to combat these new expenses.
Eric Mastrota is a Contributing Editor at The National Digest based in New York. A graduate of SUNY New Paltz, he reports on world news, culture, and lifestyle. You can reach him at eric.mastrota@thenationaldigest.com.
John Leguizamo is a New Yorker through and through. After moving to Jackson Heights, Queens from Bogotá, Colombia as a child, he often reflects on growing up as an immigrant and making it in Hollywood. Now, thanks to his massive success in movies, TV, voice work, producing, and more, he makes sure his roots shine bright within his family’s Manhattan West Village home.
Eric Mastrota is a Contributing Editor at The National Digest based in New York. A graduate of SUNY New Paltz, he reports on world news, culture, and lifestyle. You can reach him at eric.mastrota@thenationaldigest.com.
Gwyneth Paltrow is drawing criticism online after appearing in a promotional campaign for an upscale residential tower being developed in Herzliya, Israel. The controversy follows the Oscar-winning actress’s discussion of her political views during a June 2 episode of her Goop Podcast. Speaking with Trae Stephens, co-founder of military technology company Anduril, Paltrow described herself as politically independent.
Moumita Basuroychowdhury is a Contributing Reporter at The National Digest. After earning an economics degree at Cornell University, she moved to NYC to pursue her MFA in creative writing. She enjoys reporting on science, business and culture news. You can reach her at moumita.b@thenationaldigest.com.
The House moved one step closer to passing the most significant housing legislation in decades on Wednesday, approving a sweeping bipartisan package designed to address rising housing costs across the United States. The bill passed by an overwhelming 396 to 13 vote, reflecting a rare moment of agreement in a deeply divided Congress as lawmakers from both parties attempt to respond to growing voter frustration over affordability.
Moumita Basuroychowdhury is a Contributing Reporter at The National Digest. After earning an economics degree at Cornell University, she moved to NYC to pursue her MFA in creative writing. She enjoys reporting on science, business and culture news. You can reach her at moumita.b@thenationaldigest.com.
Actress Eva Longoria recently opened up about her and her family’s decision to leave the US and relocate abroad. Longoria discussed the changes they’ve experienced culturally and whether or not they plan on ever returning to America.
Eric Mastrota is a Contributing Editor at The National Digest based in New York. A graduate of SUNY New Paltz, he reports on world news, culture, and lifestyle. You can reach him at eric.mastrota@thenationaldigest.com.
Actress Drew Barrymore has put her 280-year-old historical Westchester retreat estate on the market for $5 million after owning it for two years. The six-bedroom, nine-bathroom property has spent the past year being extensively renovated by Barrymore, and now it’s ready to become someone new’s beautiful home.
Eric Mastrota is a Contributing Editor at The National Digest based in New York. A graduate of SUNY New Paltz, he reports on world news, culture, and lifestyle. You can reach him at eric.mastrota@thenationaldigest.com.
The late Giorgio Armani changed how the world views and experiences luxury. While most known as a designer, Armani’s global property portfolio left behind a worldwide collection of homes in Italy, France, Switzerland, New York, and the Caribbean.
Eric Mastrota is a Contributing Editor at The National Digest based in New York. A graduate of SUNY New Paltz, he reports on world news, culture, and lifestyle. You can reach him at eric.mastrota@thenationaldigest.com.
Real estate mastermind Barbara Corcoran recently revealed one of her biggest rules for buying homes and how it’s always helped ensure her that she “can always sell” the property later on.
Eric Mastrota is a Contributing Editor at The National Digest based in New York. A graduate of SUNY New Paltz, he reports on world news, culture, and lifestyle. You can reach him at eric.mastrota@thenationaldigest.com.
US home buyers, sellers, and real estate agents are feeling optimistic about the trajectory of the housing market in 2026.
Eric Mastrota is a Contributing Editor at The National Digest based in New York. A graduate of SUNY New Paltz, he reports on world news, culture, and lifestyle. You can reach him at eric.mastrota@thenationaldigest.com.