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NYPD bolstering security in New York City after deadly Christmas market attack in Germany

The NYPD is taking action, out an abundance of caution, after a car plowed into people visiting a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, on Friday, killing several and injuring many…

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New York Mayor Eric Adams to appear in court on corruption charges

New York City Mayor Eric Adams is set to appear in court on Friday on federal charges of accepting bribes and illegal campaign contributions from Turkish nationals, as the Democrat…

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New York Mayor Adams faces criminal indictment, vows to fight charges

New York City Mayor Eric Adams said he expected to be charged with federal crimes and declared he was innocent, after the New York Times reported he had already been…

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New York governor considers face-mask ban on subway to deter crime

New York’s governor, Kathy Hochul, is considering reimposing a ban on face masks in the Big Apple’s transit system over allegations that masked protesters are taking advantage of identity-concealing face…

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New York rattled by rare East Coast earthquake

By Julia Harte and Joseph Ax A 4.8-magnitude earthquake struck near New York City on Friday morning, the U.S. Geological Survey said, shaking buildings up and down the East Coast…

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New York keeps top spot, London second in Z/Yen financial centre survey

By Huw Jones LONDON, (Reuters) - New York easily remains the world's top financial centre, cementing its position for the past six years after it overtook London, in second place…

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New York Mayor sues social media firms for fueling youth mental health crisis

Adds Google's response in last paragraph (Reuters) - New York City Mayor Eric Adams said on Wednesday that his administration has filed a lawsuit against social media companies including Meta…

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New York faces growing risk of power outages from cold waves in next decade – study

(Reuters) - New York state could suffer more frequent and severe power outages during prolonged cold snaps as electricity demand surges and renewable energy grows in the next decade, a…

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Climate change means New York City’s flooding is ‘new normal,’ governor says

By Kanishka Singh and Joseph Ax (Reuters) - Torrential downpours that caused flash flooding in New York City on the weekend reflect a "new normal" due to the effects of…

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New York remains top financial centre, London clings to second place – survey

LONDON, Sept 28 (Reuters) - New York has easily remained the world's top financial centre with London still second and gaining some ground, but also facing a tougher fight with…

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Heavy rains wash across U.S. Northeast, forecasters warn of catastrophic floods

Torrential downpours pounded the U.S. Northeast on Monday, threatening catastrophic flooding across the region, where rains have washed out roadways, overwhelmed rivers, forced numerous rescues by boat and caused at…

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New York plans for Trump surrender with barricades, courtroom closings

NEW YORK (Reuters) - New York City police have thrown up metal barriers around Trump Tower and blocked roads near Manhattan Criminal Courthouse as they brace for potential protests ahead…

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New York’s JFK Airport terminal remains closed after power outage

Feb 17 (Reuters) - A terminal at New York City's John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) remained closed on Friday due to an electrical power outage, disrupting inbound and outbound flights at one of…

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New York’s JFK Airport terminal to remain shut after power outage

Feb 17 (Reuters) - A terminal in New York City's John F. Kennedy International Airport will remain closed on Friday due to electrical issues, affecting inbound and outbound flights, the…

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New York City buying more than 900 EVs for government fleets

By David Shepardson (Reuters) - New York said 5this week it will replace more than 900 city-owned fossil-fuel powered vehicles with electric models and install 315 additional EV charging ports…

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New York approves composting of human bodies

New York has become the latest US state to allow so-called human composting. A person can now have their body turned into soil after their death - which is seen…

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Deaths and chaos as snowstorm paralyzes western New York

By Lindsay DeDario BUFFALO, N.Y., (Reuters) - An early winter "lake effect" storm dumped heavy snows on parts of western New York state on Friday, with at least two deaths…

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NYC mayor declares state of emergency amid migrant busing crisis

NEW YORK, Oct 7 (Reuters) - New York City Mayor Eric Adams declared a state of emergency in response to thousands of migrants bused to the city in recent months…

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New York still top, Moscow sinks in finance centre ranking

LONDON (Reuters) - New York remains far and away the world's most favoured financial centre, with London still second and Singapore overtaking Hong Kong to come in third, latest rankings…

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New York declares state of emergency over polio

NEW YORK, (Reuters) - New York Governor Kathy Hochul declared a disaster emergency in a bid to accelerate efforts to vaccinate residents against polio after the virus was detected in…

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New York State ends mask mandates on trains, transit

(Reuters) - New York state on Wednesday ended a 28-month-old COVID-19 mandate requiring masks on trains, buses and other modes of public transit, as well as at airports and in…

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Zara founder Ortega in talks to buy $500-mln New York skyscraper

Spanish billionaire and Zara founder Amancio Ortega is in talks to buy a 64-floor skyscraper in New York's Financial District, his private firm Pontegadea said. It confirmed an earlier report…

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Popular New York beach deploys drones after three injured by sharks

New York authorities deployed a large drone to monitor the waters around a popular Long Island beach after three people were injured by shark bites this month, officials said. The…

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Photo Story: Sotheby’s Preview of Full Dinosaur Skeleton Auction

Cassandra Hatton, Sotheby's Global Head of Science and Popular Culture, walks past a full skeleton of a Gorgosaurus dinosaur on display at Sotheby’s auction house as part of a preview…

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Donald Trump released from contempt order in New York civil probe

NEW YORK, (Reuters) - Donald Trump was formally released from an order finding him in contempt of court for having failed to comply with a subpoena from New York's attorney general, who…

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Gunman kills 10 in racially motivated shooting at New York state supermarket

BUFFALO, N.Y (Reuters) - An 18-year-old white gunman shot 10 people to death and wounded three others at a grocery store in a Black neighborhood of Buffalo, New York, before surrendering after…

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New York subway shooting suspect arrested on mass transit violence charge

NEW YORK (Reuters) -The man suspected of setting off smoke bombs and spraying gunfire inside a New York City subway car, injuring 23 people, was arrested on Wednesday on a…

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Factbox: Despite recent uptick, New York City crime down from past decades

A shooting at a New York City subway station on Tuesday brought fresh attention to crime in the most populous American city, with 8.8 million people as of 2020, according…

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UPDATED: Manhunt under way for gunman in NYC subway shooting that injured at least 23

NEW YORK, (Reuters) - Police mounted an intense manhunt for a gunman who set off two smoke bombs and opened fire in a New York subway car, injuring more than…

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New York widens lead over London in top finance centres index

(Reuters) - New York has extended its lead among the world's top financial centres, with runner up London losing ground to increasingly competitive rivals in the United States and Asia, the Global…

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New York eases COVID-19 rules, Massachusetts to drop school mask mandate

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The governors of New York and Massachusetts announced that they would end certain mask mandates in their states, joining a growing list of U.S. state leaders…

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‘Our city against the killers,’ New York mayor says after policeman killed

(Reuters) -One New York City police officer was killed and another was fighting for his life after the pair were shot Friday while responding to a domestic violence call, authorities…

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Crypto companies bet new mayor will make New York digital asset hub

With U.S. cities such as Miami and Austin trying to court digital asset companies, John Wu was unsure whether to make New York City the permanent home of his cryptocurrency…

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Omicron dampens global New Year celebrations

Jan 1 (Reuters) - The Omicron coronavirus variant dampened New Year festivities around much of the world, with Paris cancelling its fireworks show, London relegating its to television, and New…

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First Woman to Lead N.Y.P.D.

Keechant Sewell, the Nassau County chief of detectives, will become New York City’s first female police commissioner, taking over the nation’s largest police force at a critical moment. Chief Sewell’s…

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New York City set to ban natural gas in new buildings

Dec 15 (Reuters) - The New York City Council is expected to vote on Wednesday to ban natural gas in new buildings, following in the footsteps of dozens of other…

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Foreign tourists back in New York, long business recovery seen ahead

New York has launched its largest tourism advertising campaign in history. John F. Kennedy International Airport bustles again with foreign passengers. The holiday season promises peak travel cheer, with more…

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New York Mayor-elect Adams says he will take his first three paychecks in bitcoin

New York Mayor-elect Eric Adams said he would take his first three paychecks in bitcoin and signaled his intention to make his city the "center of the cryptocurrency industry" after…

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Democrat Eric Adams wins New York City mayoral election

Democrat Eric Adams won New York City's mayoral race on promises to boost public safety and give voice to working-class residents, drawing on his experience as a police captain and…

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New York may tap National Guard to replace unvaccinated healthcare workers

New York Governor Kathy Hochul is considering employing the National Guard and out-of-state medical workers to fill hospital staffing shortages with tens of thousands of workers possibly losing their jobs…

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Prince Andrew to challenge jurisdiction over accuser’s lawsuit in New York

Britain's Prince Andrew plans to challenge a U.S. court's jurisdiction over a civil lawsuit by a woman who accused him of sexually assaulting her two decades ago, when she was 17. In a…

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New York governor reveals 12,000 more COVID-19 deaths than previously counted

New York Governor Kathy Hochul revealed 12,000 more people died of COVID-19 than was reported under her disgraced predecessor, making good on her promise for greater transparency on just her…

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Kathy Hochul sworn in as New York’s first woman governor

NEW YORK (Reuters) - New York's first female governor, Kathy Hochul, was sworn into office on Tuesday, promising to change the state's political culture and work to ensure that New…

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New York Governor Cuomo’s top aide resigns amid sexual harassment scandal

A senior aide to New York Governor Andrew Cuomo resigned in the wake of a state attorney general’s report that the governor sexually harassed 11 women. Melissa DeRosa, secretary to…

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New York Governor Cuomo sexually harassed 11 women, report finds; he vows not to resign

NEW YORK, Aug 3 (Reuters) - New York Governor Andrew Cuomo groped, kissed or made suggestive comments to 11 women in violation of the law, the state's attorney general said…

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New York governor lifts remaining COVID-19 restrictions, calls it a ‘momentous day’

New York is lifting all state-mandated coronavirus restrictions after reporting that 70% of the state's adults have received at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced. "It…

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NYC’s pandemic-hit hospitality industry faces labor shortage a year on

After more than a year of being hard hit by the coronavirus pandemic, New York City restaurants reopened indoor dining to 100% capacity this week, but a shortage of hospitality…

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Malta: New York-Malta charter flights planned for cruise passengers

Malta could see an influx of North American tourists this summer if planned Lufthansa charter flights between New York and Malta are successful. The flights are planned in conjunction with…

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New York lifts COVID-19 mask requirements for vaccinated people

New York state will no longer require masks in most public spaces for people fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as of Wednesday, adopting new federal health guidance, Governor Andrew Cuomo said…

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New York mayor envisions full reopening by July 1

New York City aims to "fully reopen" on July 1 after more than a year of closures and capacity restrictions, Mayor Bill de Blasio said, citing satisfactory progress in vaccinating…

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Photo Story: Madame Tussauds gives helping hand to New York restaurant

A wax figure of Audrey Hepburn sits at a table left empty to comply with COVID-19 social distancing requirements in a dining room at Peter Luger’ Steak House in the…

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Photo Story: Protest at New York Stock Exchange

An activist holds a mask in his mouth in front of the New York Stock Exchange as part of a protest, where some people yelled 'Eat the Rich', calling for…

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After a year like no other, New York’s Times Square empties out on New Year’s Eve

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Only a handful of invited guests, including health care workers and others from the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic, will gather on Thursday evening in…

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Gunman killed by police after opening fire during Christmas concert in New York

France24 - A gunman opened fire from the steps of New York City's Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine just after an outdoor choir performance there on Sunday, and was himself shot…

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New York reports half a million COVID-19 cases as infections surge nationwide

New York, the former epicenter of the U.S. COVID-19 pandemic, became on Sunday the fourth U.S. state to surpass half a million coronavirus cases amid a nationwide surge in infections.…

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New York shuts schools following coronavirus resurgence

Andrew Cuomo, Governor of New York, has approved the shutting of schools in a number of neighbourhoods in New York City following a spike of coronavirus cases. The request had…

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New York to reopen on June 8

New York City is on track to begin reopening for business on June 8, as the world’s biggest tourist destinations are eased from lockdown. The Big Apple, America’s most populated…

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