Yonkers. The very sound of the word provokes titters. True to its name, the community for many years served as a target of laughter and scorn. On top of a reputation for corruption, the burg was also scarred by redlining and persistent racial tensions. Today, the city of 211,000 is cultivating a new rep. With folks seeking a mix of suburban lifestyle and city living near the Hudson River waterfront at a price point within many renters’ budgets, the Empire State’s third-largest city has undergone the kind of metamorphosis that’s attracting newcomers from all over the New York City area.…

Key News Asian equities were mostly higher as investors celebrated the tentative Israel-Iran ceasefire agreement, which removes a significant risk factor to energy shipments, which Asian nations tend to rely on heavily. Starbucks said that it is not considering a full sale of its China business, contrary to media reports from Caixin and others. It will continue to own some of its operations in China’s markets directly, as the CEO referred to a “great team” in China and a strong adoption and appreciation for its products. Starbucks rode the rising popularity of coffee in a culture that traditionally favored tea…