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Watch footage of New York's latest snowstorm

Watch footage of New York City in the snow.

4 February 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.

2 February 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.

2 February 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.

1 February 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 January 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 January 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.

1 January 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 December 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 December 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 December 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 December 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 December 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 December 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.

9 December 2020

Travel News

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 November 2020

The Cube

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 October 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.

4 September 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 August 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 August 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.

7 July 2020