CDE News - The Dispatch

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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“We never said it was over,” New York governor warns as weather improves

Gov. Andrew Cuomo warned that "we're not out of the woods" when it comes to the coronavirus pandemic in New York. "My gut says the weather is going to warm, people…

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Killing the dead…

In an aerial photograph, a backhoe is seen working on large burial trenches and abandoned buildings on Hart Island, located in the Long Island sound, off the coast of the…

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New York mulls emergency burial sites

A backhoe digs a large hole and deposits dirt into dump trucks on Hart Island, located in the Long Island sound, off the coast of the Bronx, New York, USA.…

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NY’s death count nears 4,200, but there’s a glimmer of hope

A slight dip in new coronavirus deaths in New York over the last 24 hours may be a glimmer of hope that the spread is slowing, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said…

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New York virus deaths surge past 3,500

New York state has recorded 630 more coronavirus deaths, another daily record that takes its toll to 3,565. Most deaths have been in New York City. The state now…

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CoVid19 – New York declares state of emergency

The governor of New York on Saturday declared a state of emergency after the number of confirmed cases of coronavirus rose to 76. Andrew Cuomo announced the decision after the…

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Mass stabbing at Hanukkah celebration in New York

Authorities say that five people were stabbed north of New York City during a Hanukkah celebration late Saturday night and a possible suspect has been located. Ramapo Police Chief Brad…

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Photo Story: All set for 2019 New Year’s Eve Ball Times Square

The media gathers as workers install Waterford Crystal triangles on the Times Square New Year's Eve Ball in New York, New York, USA. The Waterford Crystal New Years Eve Ball…

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Photo Story: Annual Rockefeller Center Christmas tree lighting ceremony in New York

New York policemen stand guard during the 87th annual tree lighting ceremony at the Rockefeller Center in New York, USA. Photo: EPA-EFE/JASON SZENES Click on photos to…

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Photo Story: The Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York

Photos taken along Central Park West during the 93rd Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York, New York, USA, 28 November 2019. The annual parade, which began in 1924,…

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Photo Story: Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade balloons preparations

Macy's balloon workers start the inflation of 'Dr. Seuss' The Grinch balloon a day before Macy's 93rd Annual Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York, New York, USA. The annual parade,…

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Trump changing residency from NY to Florida

President Donald Trump had reportedly filed paperwork to change his permanent residence from New York City to Palm Beach, Florida. Trump, who was born and has lived his entire life…

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New York City to ban foie gras

New York City has decided to ban the sale of foie gras, prompting the country’s largest producer of foie gras to vow to mount a court battle to overturn it.…

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Photo Story: The Night of the 1,000 Jack-o’-Lanterns in New York

Photos of some of the pumpkins displayed during the Night of the 1,000 Jack-o'-Lanterns on Governors Island in New York, USA, on the night of the 25 October 2019. The…

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Record-breaking direct New York to Sydney flight touches down

The first non-stop commercial airline flight from New York to Sydney has landed after 19 hours 16 minutes in the air. A total of 49 passengers and crew were on…

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New York Fire Department responding to fire near Times Square

The New York City Fire Department is responding to an "all-hands" fire near Times Square in New York City, the FDNY said. Twenty units are currently on scene at 145…

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New York bans flavoured e-cigarettes

New York state has banned the sale of flavoured e-cigarettes amid growing national concern about the safety of the products. The ban went into effect after being approved by the…

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Meghan spotted in the crowds at US Open final

The Duchess of Sussex travelled to the US to watch her friend Serena Williams play in the US Open final. Meghan's New York trip is thought to be her…

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Activist Greta Thunberg arrives in New York

After a 15-day sail that was obsessively tracked by European news media, cheered by fellow climate activists, mocked by critics and rocked by rough waves off Nova Scotia, Greta Thunberg…

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Greta Thunberg nears the end of her Atlantic crossing

Greta Thunberg is likely to arrive in New York soon after crossing the Atlantic in a zero-carbon yacht. “Land!! The lights of Long Island and New York City ahead,” the 16-year-old…

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Photo Story: Red Arrows over New York

Handout pictures provided by the British Ministry of Defence showing aircraft from the British Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, The Red Arrows streaming the Red, White and Blue joined by…

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Qantas to test 19-hour flights to New York

Qantas will run test services of its planned 19-hour flights to determine whether passengers and crew can withstand the marathon journeys. The airline wants to operate non-stop services from Sydney…

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