5 h. ago Staten Island Republican makes impassioned plea to Netflix asking them to bring back DVD

New York City GOP Councilman Frank Morano has called on Netflix to turn back time and bring back the iconic red envelopes

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7 h. ago Rudy Giuliani hospitalized after car accident in New Hampshire

New York City’s ex-mayor, 81, in ‘good spirits’ after being treated for fractured thoracic vertebrae, cuts and bruisesNew York City’s former mayor Rudy Giuliani has been hospitalized after getting injured in a car wreck in New Hampshire over the weekend.On Sunday, Giuliani’s head of security, Michael Ragusa, released a statement, saying that the 81-year old was involved in a motor vehicle accident on Saturday evening. According to Ragusa, prior to the incident, Giuliani was flagged down by a woman who was the victim of a domestic violence incident. Continue reading...

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8 h. ago Rudy Giuliani injured in New Hampshire car crash, his spokesperson says

A spokesperson for Rudy Giuliani says the former New York City mayor is recovering from a fractured vertebrae and other injuries following a car crash in New Hampshire

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8 h. ago Rudy Giuliani rushed to hospital with serious injuries after car accident

Former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani has been hospitalised with a fractured vertebrae and multiple cuts and bruises after his car was hit from behind, a spokesman said

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18 h. ago Australian rugby team helps clean up city ahead of World Cup games in York

York city centre received a colourful refresh this week, thanks to the Australian Women’s Rugby World Cup team.

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35 h. ago New York City declares Harlem legionnaire’s disease outbreak over

Local hospital’s cooling tower was found to be harboring the bacteria after seven people died and 90 were hospitalized over three weeksNew York City has declared the deadly legionnaires’ disease outbreak in central Harlem over, nearly three weeks since it began.On Friday, city health officials announced that there have been no new cases among residents who live or work in the area since 9 August. As of Friday, there have been 114 cases of legionnaires’ disease, with 90 people hospitalized – six of those remaining in hospital – and seven deaths. Continue reading...

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38 h. ago Lady Gaga announces new song featured on season 2 of Wednesday

Lady Gaga made a surprise appearance at Guastavino’s in New York City for a Graveyard Gala hosted by Netflix for Wednesday season 2.

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60 h. ago Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in New York City leaves 7 dead and more than 100 infected

The bacteria that causes Legionnaires’ disease had been discovered in 12 cooling towers on 10 buildings

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63 h. ago Death toll from Legionnaires' disease outbreak in New York City rises to 7 and infections hit 114

New York City health officials have discovered a seventh death linked to a Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in Central Harlem, where more than 100 people have been diagnosed with the ailment

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67 h. ago Vance goes after NYC mayoral hopeful Mamdani: ‘He should show more gratitude to the United States’

‘I don’t know the guy but my sense is that he has had a very good life in this country,’ said Vance on Zohran Mamdani

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4 d. ago Sean Hannity says he left New York City because he got too many mean looks from people at restaurants

‘They had daggers in their eyes,’ Hannity said of New Yorkers who saw the Fox News host out in public

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4 d. ago London City Lionesses complete Katie Zelem and Alanna Kennedy signings from Angel City

London City Lionesses complete Katie Zelem and Alanna Kennedy signings from Angel City  The New York Times

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5 d. ago Trump children set to lose a fortune from their late mother's £13.2m home after price cut

The New York City townhouse where Ivana Trump died has seen a series of price reductions after initially being listed for $26.5 million

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5 d. ago Gavin Newsom is taking the fight to Trump – but for whom is he fighting? | Arwa Mahdawi

The California governor is one of the few Democrats who seems ready to play the president at his own game. But he also has to show voters that he has empathy and a vision for their futureEvery time you think US politics could not possibly get any stupider, it does. Today’s instalment of “we live in hell, where politicians are passing around the last remaining brain cell” comes via New York and the latest shenanigans of the city’s mayor, Eric Adams. Desperate to distract voters from a steady stream of scandals, the latest of which involves a former aide giving a reporter a crisp packet filled with cash after an Adams mayoral campaign event, he is trying hard to flex his social media muscles.This weekend, Adams joined Andrew Cuomo, the former governor who is running as an independent in November’s election, and others in mocking Zohran Mamdani, the charismatic Democratic candidate and frontrunner, for his weightlifting efforts at a community event. Adams posted a side-by-side video on...

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6 d. ago Burner phones, wiped socials: the extreme precautions for visitors to Trump’s America

Horror stories about detainments at the border have also soured some from visiting during Trump’s second termKeith Serry was set to bring a show to New York City’s Fringe festival this year, but pulled the plug a few weeks out. After 35 years of traveling to the United States, he says he no longer feels safe making the trip.“The fact that we’re being evaluated for our opinions entering a country that, at least until very recently, purported to be an example of democracy. Yeah, these are things that make me highly uncomfortable,” said Serry, a Canadian performer and attorney. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Girl shot in face and at least one man killed in New York City mass shooting

A 32-year-old man was killed in the incident, police say

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7 d. ago Lady Gaga gets emotional on stage as she reveals what fiancé told her before gig

Singing sensation Lady Gaga got emotional talking about her partner, Michael Polansky, while on stage in New York City on Friday evening

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7 d. ago Woman who snuck onto flight as stowaway claims she was poisoned in bizarre rant

Svetlana Dali spent seven months in prison after admitting to sneaking onto a flight from New York City to Paris without a boarding pass, and sensationally claimed she was poisoned

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8 d. ago Zohran Mamdani leads in fundraising for New York City mayoral contest

The Democratic nominee far outpaces former governor Andrew Cuomo and embattled incumbent Eric AdamsZohran Mamdani pulled in almost double the funds of his nearest rivals for New York City mayor between early July and mid-August, as the candidates prepare for the crucial post Labor Day push to the November poll.New York’s City’s campaign finance board said on Saturday that the democratic socialist, who won the Democratic party nomination in June against former state governor Andrew Cuomo, raised $1,051,200, with an average donation of $121 recorded equally from donors in and outside the state. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Newsboy's Nap and other racing tips for 3 UK meetings on Sunday

Newsboy's nap selection for Sunday, August 24, is the David Simcock-trained City Of York (3.55) at Yarmouth. His next best is Goodwood runner Moon Target (2.25)

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