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Music in the catacombs: the New York Philarmonic performs in cemetery

As New York's classical music scene gets back on its feet, musicians from the New York Philarmonic perform at the Green-Wood cemetery during a dress rehearsal for the "Death of Classical" series.

03/06/2021

Green News

Mini hotel toiletries will be illegal in New York from 2024

Inside the two year fight to eliminate single use toiletries from New York hotels.

27/05/2021

USA

US rapper and actor DMX dies of massive heart attack aged 50

DMX died in New York State on Friday of what the hospital said was a catastrophic cardiac arrest.

10/04/2021

My Europe Series

Meet the town in war-hit Ukraine hoping to change its name to New York

It's got absolutely nothing in common with the Big Apple. But that hasn't stopped Novhorodske in Ukraine wanting to call itself New York.

07/04/2021

Musica

Sonya Yoncheva showcases her unique voice in a breathtaking performance

"Many colours in me changed. I'm another woman, growing, changing every day” - Sonya Yoncheva puts on a stunning and unique performance in the "Met Stars Live in Concert".

11/03/2021

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Wax stars join diners at NYC restaurant for COVID-safe experience

The Hollywood elite in wax form filled out seats at the NYC eatery.

27/02/2021

Travel News

Watch footage of New York's latest snowstorm

Watch footage of New York City in the snow.

04/02/2021

Destinations

In pictures: Snow hits New York City bringing delays and disruption

But it wasn't all bad: cross-country skiers were spotted enjoying themselves in Central Park, while others made "snow angels" at Times Square.

02/02/2021

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Heavy snow brings New York City to a standstill

Hundreds of flights and many trains and were cancelled, and aboveground New York City subway service stopped in the early afternoon on Monday.

02/02/2021

USA

Major snowstorm heads to NYC after blanketing US Midwest

Temperatures were expected to be as low as -6C for the New York City metro area.

01/02/2021

World News

NRA declares bankruptcy and plans to incorporate in Texas

The NRA said it has more than 400,000 members in Texas and plans to hold its annual convention in Houston later this year.

16/01/2021

USA

Bus left dangling from bridge after crash in New York

The bus plunged 15 metres from a motorway bridge in the Bronx neighbourhood of New York City on Thursday evening.

15/01/2021

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New York 2021: Times Square's famous ball drop brings in the New Year

The ball is coated with a computerised system of LED lights.

01/01/2021

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New Yorkers highlight what they don't want to carry into 2021

Their wishes were made as part of the annual Good Riddance Day.

29/12/2020

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Despite Covid, Brooklyn neighborhood still a flashy Christmas village

Despite the pandemic, the neighbourhood of Dyker Heights proudly displays its over-the-top Christmas light decorations.

19/12/2020

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New York City hit as snow blankets north-east parts of United States

Officials said they didn't expect the winter blast to disrupt vaccine distribution

17/12/2020

USA

Gunman killed by police after opening fire at New York City cathedral

Police shot the man dead on the steps of a landmark New York City cathedral on Sunday after he began firing two handguns at the end of a Christmas choral concert, police said.

14/12/2020

USA

Six injured after car ploughs through protesters in Manhattan

Police said the driver, a woman, was stopped near the area. She was taken into custody and questioned. It's not clear whether she will face charges.

12/12/2020

Italy

First quarantine-free flight from JFK to Fiumicino arrives in Rome

Passengers had to prove they had tested negative for COVID-19 before they departed -- and they were tested again upon landing.

11/12/2020

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It's 40 years since Beatles star John Lennon was killed in New York

Mark David Chapman killed Lennon on December 8, 1980.

09/12/2020