Inside NBA Coach Chauncey Billups’ Multimillion-Dollar Property Portfolio—as He’s Arrested in Mafia-Tied Gambling Sting

SPRINGFIELD,MA - OCTOBER 13: Chauncey Billups poses for a photo during the 2024 Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony on October 13, 2024 at Symphony Hall in Springfield, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2024 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)

NBA coach and former Hall of Famer Chauncey Billups has been arrested over claims he was involved in an illegal poker scheme that had ties to the Mafia. The 49-year-old Portland Trail Blazers head coach was taken into custody in Portland, OR, on Thursday morning, just hours after his team suffered a 118-114 loss against … Read more

Nantucket’s Short-Term Rental Battle: What the Island’s Latest Vote Means for Property Owners

Nantucket Island, Massachusetts, USA,

When a Massachusetts Land Court judge took up the vexing question of short-term rental (STR) regulations in Nantucket in March 2024, residents hoped that years of contentious debate might finally be resolved. Instead, what locals now call “the bombshell ruling”—followed by an even more restrictive decision in June 2025—has created additional uncertainty and higher stakes. … Read more

Discover Oakland Park, Florida: The Cultural, Residential, and Culinary Heart of Broward County

Introduction: Why Oakland Park Is South Florida’s Next Big Thing Welcome to Oakland Park, Florida — a dynamic, evolving city nestled within Broward County that offers a rare blend of suburban charm, urban convenience, artistic vibrance, and culinary excellence. While nearby cities like Fort Lauderdale and Miami may draw the headlines, Oakland Park is quietly … Read more