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New York City residents will get a chance to purchase $50 World Cup tickets
2+ hour, 24+ min ago (495+ words) Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced Thursday that 1, 000 tickets costing $50 will be made available to residents of the city of more than 8 million for the most watched sporting event in the world. "To put that into perspective, that is five lattes in…...
Trump administration agrees to keep flying rainbow Pride flag at New York's Stonewall monument
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (391+ words) The government revealed the decision as it seeks to'settle a lawsuit filed by LGBTQ+ and historic preservation groups'who had sought to block the removal. A judge must still approve the agreement. According to court papers, the Interior Department and National…...
In his first 100 days, Mamdani brings a unique star power to New York City governance
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (1046+ words) Crowds of supporters show up to his news conferences. Basic municipal services have been infused with newfound excitement. Celebrities help him promote his agenda. In the process, he's been able to notch a few notable early wins. And he's reached…...
Despite Celtics loss, Jayson Tatum feels weight lifted after New York return
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (1421+ words) NEW YORK " Jayson Tatum was not looking forward to his first game back at Madison Square Garden since he ruptured his Achilles there last May. He won't remember the outcome fondly, either. The Celtics lost to the Knicks in a…...
Celtics drop thriller to Knicks in Jayson Tatum's return to New York
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (866+ words) NEW YORK " Jayson Tatum was not looking forward to his first game back at Madison Square Garden since he ruptured his Achilles there last May. He won't remember it fondly, either. Despite a near-triple-double by Tatum and big games off…...
Democratic presidential prospects flock to New York to court activists at Al Sharpton's conference
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (553+ words) By MATT BROWN and STEVE PEOPLES Up first was Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, who warned that "everyone is less safe" because of President Donald Trump's leadership and blamed him for a nationwide surge in antisemitism, Islamophobia, racism and bigotry. "There's…...
NYC denies another request for info on 9/11 toxins, prompting new lawsuit
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (781+ words) NEW YORK " New York City has denied another request for data about the toxins that swirled above Ground Zero after 9/11 " claiming nothing could be found " despite the discovery of 68 boxes worth of information on the subject just four months ago,…...
New York's newly identified Underground Railroad passage is under threat
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (394+ words) By TERRY TANG and JOSEPH FREDERICK The discovery has substantially raised the museum's foot traffic, along with hopes of staving off a possible nine-story mixed-use building next door because building it could damage the walls and foundation of the adjacent…...
New York attorney general to deploy legal observers to monitor federal immigration agents
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (237+ words) The initiative will send observers, who will wear purple safety vests, to areas of reported immigration enforcement activity to collect information "that may inform future legal action," according to Attorney General Letitia James. Tensions remain high nationwide over President Donald…...
Second half defensive masterpiece lifts Old Rochester over West Bridgewater
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (327+ words) WEST BRIDGEWATER " The Old Rochester and West Bridgewater girls basketball teams came into Tuesday's South Coast Conference matchup with matching 4-1 records. After pulling away in the second half, Old Rochester continued building league momentum with a convincing 54-32 victory. "I just…...