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Lack of tourists in New York is wiping out small business

Many Manhattan shopkeepers are having to rely on the kindness of strangers to stay afloat.

22/11/2020

Europe Decoded

Explained: Social networks face backlash over misinformation methods

The decision by Facebook and Twitter to restrict a controversial article by the New York Post on Joe Biden has opened a wider debate about how social media companies tackle misinformation. Twitter has since reversed a decision to block access to the article.

16/10/2020

USA

Daniel Prude: Officers suspended over death of black man in New York

Footage released this week shows police putting a spit hood over Daniel Prude’s head before holding his head down on the pavement.

04/09/2020

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World's largest bronze gorilla sculpture grabs New Yorkers' attention

The artists were inspired by the animal's empathy and kindness.

29/08/2020

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Statue honouring 'real women' unveiled in New York's Central Park

The new statue represents Sojourner Truth (1797-1883), Susan B. Anthony (1820-1906) and Elizabeth Cady Stanton (1815-1902) -- campaigners for the rights of women and people of colour

27/08/2020

USA

White woman charged in US for calling police on black birdwatcher

A white woman who called police on a black man after he asked her to put her dog on a lead in New York's Central Park is facing a criminal charge that is punishable by up to one year in jail.

07/07/2020

USA

California and NYC reverse reopening plans as COVID-19 cases rise

The latest shutdown orders come ahead of what was expected to be a busy Independence Day weekend in the US.

01/07/2020

USA

NY couples now able to wed on video conference amid COVID-19 lokdown

New York State is untangling some red tape around tying the knot: New Yorkers will be able to get marriage licenses online and wed via video during the lockdown.

19/04/2020

USA

Coronavirus cases in New York likely came from Europe, two studies say

Coronavirus has been circulating in New York for months and likely came from Europe, genome researchers have said.

10/04/2020

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Empty streets amid coronavirus lockdown in New York City

The city that never sleeps stands empty and silent amid the coronavirus lockdown in New York.

06/04/2020

USA

Coronavirus: Trump admits protective gear running out as US cases soar

The US president confirms a shortage of masks and other medical supplies as the number of coronavirus cases tops 200,000.

02/04/2020

USA

Euroviews. Trump's feud with New York isn't going away. Here's who will suffer as a result ǀ View

Trump was born and raised in New York, but he's recently turned his back on the city (and state) that made him rich and famous.

06/03/2020

World News

Euroviews. The privatisation of global governance: forget New York, keep Davos? ǀ View

Notwithstanding the differences, one would be excused to compare the WEF’s Annual Meeting in late January in Davos with the annual high-level meeting of the UN General Assembly in late September in New York. Both are preceded by overview reports presented by their respective CEOs.

04/02/2020

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Europeans drop their trousers on public transport for annual event

Organisers want commuters to stop looking at their phones.

13/01/2020

USA

Euroviews. How our phones became our whole lives in just 10 years, from a woman who resuscitates them ǀ View

Since we wrapped our fingers around the first touch-screen smartphones a decade ago, the family photo album has all but ceased to exist. But even as we no longer make albums of them, we are even more obsessed with taking pictures.

02/01/2020

USA

Hannukah stabbing suspect appears in court as vigil held for victims

Five people were stabbed and slashed in the Saturday attack north of New York City.

31/12/2019

USA

Hanukkah stabbing suspect pleads not guilty to attempted murder

Grafton E. Thomas has been charged with five counts of attempted murder and one of burgalry.

29/12/2019

USA

Epstein suicide: Prison guards charged with not checking on inmates

Convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein was found dead in jail on August 10. Now two prison guards have been charged with not checking on inmates on this date.

19/11/2019

USA

New York City ducks out of allowing sale of foie gras

New York City Council voted overwhelmingly to ban foie gras - food made from the liver of a fattened duck or goose.

01/11/2019

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Don't look down! New 345-metre-high NYC observation deck set to open

It is anchored on two sides of a skyscraper.

25/10/2019