All news on the topic: New York

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Hurricane Lee on track to be fiercest storm that could hit US region this year
Hurricane Lee, which had only been designated as a tropical storm on Wednesday, experienced an incredibly quick process of development and, by Thursday night, had grown into a terrifying Category 5 hurricane
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Thousands of Airbnbs expected to disappear as major city starts new restrictions
As New York City starts implementing severe regulations, it's projected that thousands of Airbnbs and other short-term rentals would vanish from rental marketplaces
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Jockeys from same family finish first, second, third and fourth in same race
Katie Davis rode the winner of the second race at Saratoga, beating her brother Dylan, who was second, with husband Trevor McCarthy third and sister Jackie Davis fourth
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Touching US Open moment as Gael Monfils echoes Elina Svitolina's request
Tennis duo Gael Monfils and Elina Svitolina, who are husband and wife, both made a request to the umpire during their respective second-round matches at the US Open
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New York man beaten with baseball bat after trying to stop dog attack
A man in the Bronx, New York was seen allegedly beating his dog and when a good Samaritan decided to step in, the man grabbed a baseball bat and allegedly beat the man
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Lottery winner's downfall from $315million fortune to bankruptcy in 5 years
Jack Whittaker’s $315million win in the Powerball in 2002 is the kind of stuff many people dream of. But after reading the story of how his life collapsed, they might feel differently…
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Motorcyclist dies in crash after police officer throws picnic cooler at his head
A police officer was suspended in New York for throwing a cooling box at a motorbike driver, who died in the crash. NYPD say the driver was fleeing after being caught in a drug deal
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Guidance given as flesh-eating bacteria found in seaweed and seafood kills three
Officials issued guidance after a flesh-eating bacteria was found responsible for the deaths of three people in New York and Connecticut. One of the deaths was related to seafood
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Migrants sleep on the street outside famed hotel as mayor says 'there's no room'
As summer migrant numbers are at their usual high number, NYC leaders have made a deal which prompts hotels to offer shelter space to those who need respite, but a line of people sleeping on cardboard boxes outside of one such famed Manhattan hotel is making it clear to authorities that enough isn't being done
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Crane dramatically erupts in flames and collapses in the centre of New York
A crane in Hells Kitchen in the centre of New York has dramatically erupted into flames and then collapsed to the ground - emergency services have rushed to the scene
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City centre horror shooting sees three teens blasted with bullets after argument
Emergency services rushed to the scene in New York's Times Square after an argument led to a gun being pulled and a barrage of bullets fired into a group of teenagers
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Drinkers shriek as giant rat hops on bar and scurries along whole length of it
New York drinkers got a fright when the massive rat went on a tour of their favourite bar and staff frantically tried to catch it using a bucket and a washing up bowl
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City mayor throws tantrum at housing activist accusing her of owning plantation
During a town hall in Washington Heights on Wednesday, New Yory City Mayor Eric Adams verbally accosted housing activist Jeanie Dubnau and accused her of being a plantation owner, as seen in a dramatic video
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Huge blaze tears through refurbished iconic Tiffany's building in New York City
Images show smoke billowing from the newly refurbished iconic Tiffany's building in Fifth Avenue, Manhattan New York - fire crews report a 'high voltage electrical fire' in the basement
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Marijuana sales fail to take off in New York City after legalisation
Legal marijuana has failed to make a real impact on tax revenues for New Yorkers, a report claims. The state hopes to make over $1.2billion from the industry in the next five years
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Four people killed in horror e-bike shop blaze as scorched scooters line street
Firefighters were called to a Lower East Side electric bike shop in New York at around 12.15am on Tuesday after a nearby deli worker called 911 when he saw a huge blaze engulfing the building
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Warning New York City could be engulfed in toxic wildfire smog again
A new report from a meteorologist warns New York City can expect cripplingly high air pollution levels once again this week, as Canada's wildfires rage on
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Chosen winner of America's best cities ranking sparks controversy
You might think Florida is the best city to exist - while your friend argues it's San Francisco - but now a definitive list is out, see if you agree with its divisive finding
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Canada wildfires trigger air quality alert as New York City shrouded in smog
Warnings over air quality have been shared for NYC due to Canadian wildfires raging in Quebec and Nova Scotia with New Yorkers being advised to wear N95 masks and stay indoors
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Brits urged to check travel plans as New York covered in 'apocalyptic' smog
Canada wildfires have caused a New York smog as residents are being urged to stay indoors - we look at your rights if you have flights and holidays to New York City booked
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New York City covered in 'Mars-like' smog in 'apocalyptic' before and after pics
These incredible before and after pictures of 'toxic smog' circling NYC's most famous landmarks show the hazardous impact the Canadian wildfire smoke is causing on the US air quality
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New York City still smothered in 'toxic smog' as air pollution hits record
Wildfires in Canada continue to cause mass disruption across the US with New York City still under an orange haze for the second day running - the hazardous air quality is raising health concerns for millions
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Jodie Comer 'can't breathe' as she stops New York performance due to air quality
Jodie Comer is said to have brought her stage performance to a quick halt moments into her matinee performance on Wednesday as New York continues to struggle with air issues due to Canadian fires
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Emergency warning for New York residents as air quality warning is extended
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) has just released an advisory statement regarding the air quality throughout upstate and the five boroughs, suggesting that this fog will likely last at least another 24 hours.
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Bebe Rexha shares defiant body positive message and says 'I'm in my fat era'
American singing sensation Bebe Rexha has shared a defiant body positive message online where she slams body shamers and says 'I'm in my fat era' after she made a discovery on TikTok