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New York makes COVID vaccinations mandatory for private sector

"We in New York City have decided to use a pre-emptive strike to really do something bold to stop the further growth of COVID and the dangers it's causing to all of us."

07/12/2021

USA

Jeffrey Epstein: Trial of former lover Ghislaine Maxwell begins

The trial, taking place in the Thurgood Marshall US courthouse in lower Manhattan, is expected to continue into mid-January.

29/11/2021

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Thanksgiving Day Parade in NYC

There are 15 giant character balloons, 28 floats, 36 novelty and heritage inflatables, 800-plus clowns, 10 marching bands, nine performance groups.

25/11/2021

Culture news

Breakdancing opera singer makes Met Opera debut

Jakub Józef Orliński will be featured in the new opera "Eurydice" by young composer Matthew Aucoin which is set to premiere Tuesday, Nov. 23.

23/11/2021

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Famous shop unveils 'madcap' holiday windows in New York

Iconic New York store Bergdorf Goodman unveiled its annual holiday windows on Thursday evening

19/11/2021

Musica

Wagner's epic 'Die Meistersinger' electrifies the Met

The Metropolitan Opera in New York stages the longest opera in the repertoire and also marks the triumphant return of Maestro Antonio Pappano to its podium for the first time in nearly 25 years.

18/11/2021

Art

Frida Kahlo portrait smashes auction records at €30.8 million

Kahlo's last ever portrait, 'Diego and I', is now the most expensive Latin American art of all time after the sale took place at Sotheby's, New York.

17/11/2021

Art

Post-pandemic art market to reach new zenith with in-person auctions

With sales starting on November 15, estimates are to bring in more than $1 billion (over €868m) in a week.

10/11/2021

Destinations

6 amazing city breaks to go on as the US opens its borders

North American borders open today on 8 November 2021, so here are the six best cities you can visit and everything you need to know.

08/11/2021

Stays

I couldn't help but wonder, can I stay in Carrie Bradshaw's apartment?

For two nights only, Sex and the City fans can live their best Carrie life in this AirBnB.

07/11/2021

Climate

Rising sea levels pose a risk to cities like New York, says expert

Professor Anders Levermann explains why rising sea levels caused by climate change pose such a risk.

05/11/2021

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Cardinal blessing of the Animals Rockettes

The Archbishop of New York kicked off the holiday season Tuesday by blessing the animals that will be featured in the Radio City Music Hall's live Nativity scene

02/11/2021

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New York's Halloween parade returns

New York's Halloween parade returns after a hiatus due the Covid pandemic. Thousands of people in costumes filled up the streets of Manhattan

01/11/2021

People

Cute dog overload at this New York Halloween parade

The 31st annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade takes place in New York’s Lower East Side.

30/10/2021

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Sculpture 'shushes' toward NYC skyline

The artist, Jaume Plensa from Barcelona, Spain, says he intends for the sculpture to inspire silent contemplation of nature and the world.

23/10/2021

Experiences

See all of New York from the top of this 430m tall skyscraper

A glass elevator is taking guests to new heights inside this New York art installation.

22/10/2021

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New glass observation deck opens to public in NYC

Summit One Vanderbilt is a brand new observation deck in Manhattan, offering tourists and residents alike an unprecedented view of New York City.

22/10/2021

Health news

Pig-to-human transplants move a step closer to reality

A team in New York successfully completed a three day experimental transplant of a pig kidney to a brain-dead patient.

20/10/2021

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New York Comic Con is back for its first in-person event since 2019

New York Comic Con has returned following a virtual event last year due to the coronavirus pandemic. Fans were back Friday (08 OCT. 2021) at the Jacob Javits Center for the comic book culture festival.

09/10/2021

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Protest against mandatory vaccine for New York City school staff

Video posted to social media showed demonstrators marching in locations around the city, carrying signs saying things such as: "Resist Medical Tyranny!"

05/10/2021