14 h. ago Dramatic rescue after construction worker plunges 30ft down manhole in New York City

The worker was taken to the hospital in stable condition, the NYPD said

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40 h. ago Robert AM Stern, architect dubbed ‘King of Central Park West’, dies aged 86

Stern, credited with designing 15 Central Park West, sought to design buildings that invoked pre-war splendorRobert AM Stern, an architect who fashioned the New York City skyline with buildings that sought to invoke pre-war splendor but with modern luxury fit for billionaires and movie stars, has died at the age of 86.Dubbed “The King of Central Park West” by Vanity Fair, Stern was credited with designing 15 Central Park West that, in 2008, was credited as being the highest-priced new apartment building in the history of New York. Continue reading...

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43 h. ago Crowds pack out Manhattan for the traditional Thanksgiving Macy's Day Parade

The 99th annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade kicked off in New York City today, with new balloons depicting Buzz Lightyear and Pac-Man set to take to the skies and floats featuring Labubu and Lego gracing the streets.

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44 h. ago Macy’s Thanksgiving parade updates: Viewers go wild as Busta Rhymes and Lil Jon top bill in windy New York City

The parade features dozens of performers, including Jonathan Groff, Conan Gray and Cynthia Erivo

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46 h. ago Italian slams New York City pizza after comparing taste to homeland

Italian national, Fabio Farati was left feeling ripped off after visiting a pizzeria in New York City and failing to spot the true cost of a slice in the shop's signage

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2 d. ago I visited one of the world's most famous buildings in the heart of New York City

The Empire State building maintains a real sense of tradition and history and is a must-visit.

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3 d. ago Is Queens the new political belleweather of America? | Michael Massing

National news organizations have treated the borough like flyover country. It’s time to change thatAs the extraordinary Oval Office meeting between Donald Trump and Zohran Mamdani shows, there’s a new bellwether in American politics.For years, Ohio played that role. In every election from 1964 to 2016, the state voted for the winning presidential candidate, and every four years journalists would travel there to interview voters in Columbus and Cincinnati, Dayton and Youngstown. But in 2020 Biden won without carrying the state, and today Ohio is deeply red, costing it its bellwether status. Several other states once considered battlegrounds – Iowa, Missouri, and Florida – have also turned firmly Republican.Michael Massing is an American writer based in New York City. He is a former executive editor of the Columbia Journalism Review Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Mamdani reveals the strangest thing he saw in Trump’s Oval Office: ‘I had no idea’

New York City mayor-elect reflects on surprisingly friendly visit with President Donald Trump last week

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3 d. ago Expert reveals the 9 travel spots that aren't nearly as glamorous as they seem

Avid traveller Adam Kelton has revealed nine world-famous hotspots - from a popular New York City location to one of Italy's most iconic landmarks - that often leave visitors underwhelmed. 

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3 d. ago Prosecutors will retry man in death of Etan Patz, whose 1979 disappearance spotlighted missing kids

A notorious 1979 missing-child case will go to trial for a third time in New York City

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3 d. ago New York public housing bribery case ends with a milestone 70 convictions

Prosecutors have secured the 70th and final conviction of a massive corruption probe into New York City's public housing

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4 d. ago Kim Kardashian's daughter North West wears huge sunglasses in NYC after fan concerns about her appearance

North West was spotted out and about with a friend in New York City on Monday.

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4 d. ago 'Canceled' comedian Louis C.K. devours Hollywood legend's widow on streets of NYC as steamy romance is revealed

The controversial 58-year-old comedian was seen passionately smooching her on a romantic night in New York City.

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4 d. ago New York City honors Gotham FC's championship win with procession and key to the city

New York City celebrates Gotham FC's second National Women’s Soccer League championship in three years

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4 d. ago Basketball Hall of Famer Chauncey Billups pleads not guilty to mafia poker charges

NBA champion accused of playing in rigged gamesCould face decades in prison if found guiltyPortland Trail Blazers coach and basketball Hall of Famer Chauncey Billups pleaded not guilty on Monday to charges he profited from rigged poker games involving several mafia figures and at least one other former NBA player.Billups, who won a championship with the Detroit Pistons as a player, was arraigned in a federal court in New York City on money laundering conspiracy and wire fraud conspiracy charges, both of which carry a maximum punishment of 20 years in prison. Some of Billups’ co-defendants are also charged with running an illegal gambling business and engaging in an extortion conspiracy. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Couple live in New York City without spending a single penny on rent – it's genius

A couple have shared how they live in New York City without paying rent – and their accommodation is bigger than most apartments you'd find in the city that never sleeps

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5 d. ago Mamdani reiterates Trump is a ‘fascist’ just days after cordial meeting

New York mayor-elect reaffirms past criticisms of president after agreeing to work with him on cost-of-living concernsZohran Mamdani has reiterated his view that Donald Trump is a “fascist” and a “despot” just days after the pair had a surprisingly cordial meeting at the White House.Speaking to NBC’s Meet the Press on Sunday, the New York City mayor-elect was asked if he still considered Trump a threat to democracy. “Everything that I’ve said in the past I continue to believe,” Mamdani replied. “I think it is important in our politics that we don’t shy away from where we have disagreements.” Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Spike Lee ‘puzzled’ by Trump’s ‘quick turnaround’ on Zohran Mamdani

New York City mayor-elect Mamdani met with the President for the first time on Friday

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7 d. ago Trump caves to socialist Mamdani and says 'you can call me fascist' in extraordinary concession

President Donald Trump and New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, two generational rivals on the opposite ends of the political spectrum, met in the Oval Office on Friday.

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7 d. ago Prosecutor asks Arizona Supreme Court to review decision that stalled fake elector case

Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes is appealing a ruling that has stalled the criminal case against President Donald Trump’s former chief of staff Mark Meadows, former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani and others for trying to overturn Trump’s 2020 election loss in the state

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