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Times Square is back open on New Year's Eve with vaccination proof

Tom Harris, the president of the Times Square Alliance, said all spectators aged 5 and over will be asked to show proof of full vaccination

Wall Street warns it will cut NYC workforce in the next five years

Overall, 13 per cent of employers in the city expect to reduce their workforces in coming years

Iconic New York City landmarks illuminated on the occasion of Diwali

Iconic New York City landmarks were illuminated on the occasion of Diwali as top UN officials extended greetings to those celebrating the festival of lights around the world. UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres tweeted "Happy #Diwali. My best wishes to all celebrating." The United Nations also tweeted "During #Diwali, the festival of lights - celebrated in India & by followers of many faiths across the world - clay lamps are lit to signify the victory of good over evil." World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said in a tweet "May the lights of #Diwali bring good health and happiness to everyone celebrating." For the first time ever, Diwali-themed animation adorned One World Trade Center from November 2nd-4th as part of the South Asian Engagement Foundation (SAEF)'s inaugural #AllAmericanDiwali in New York City. On Wednesday, a spectacular Diwali fireworks show light up the sky on the iconic Hudson River. "We are excited to create and curate the ..

2,000 Amazon workers in New York to seek federal authorisation on union

Amazon warehouse workers on Staten Island, the southernmost of New York's boroughs, have signed a call for unionisation.

India thanks New York authorities for returning over 150 antiquities

Prime Minister Narendra Modi brought back 157 artefacts and antiquities, which were handed over to India by the US during his visit

Explained: Why the Empire State Building may never be the same

The coronavirus pandemic emptied out the attractions, shops and offices, in both the building and the city, for months

From NYSE to Met Gala, Emma Raducanu enjoying her celebrity status

Teenage tennis ace Emma Raducanu of Great Britain is thoroughly enjoying her celebrity status while in New York after clinching the US Open women's singles title on Sunday

'Reopening old wounds': When the remains are identified, 20 years later

Scientists are still testing the vast inventory of unidentified remains for a genetic connection to the 1,106 victims

New York area swamped by Hurricane Ida's rains, killing at least 8

Video of flooding posted on social media showed major thoroughways, airport terminals, baseball stadiums and subway stations turned into wading pools

New York state Governor declares state of emergency over Hurricane Ida

New York state Governor Kathy Hochul declared her first state of emergency on Thursday as remnants of Hurricane Ida brought torrential rain and heavy flooding.

Delhi ahead of NY, London in CCTV cameras installed per sq. mile: Kejriwal

Citing a media report, Kejriwal on Thursday said the national capital has surpassed mega cities like New York, London and Shanghai in terms of most number of CCTV cameras installed per square mile

New New York governor adds 12,000 deaths to publicised Covid-19 tally

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul promised more government transparency on her first day in office and by day end her administration had quietly delivered it by acknowledging nearly 12,000 more Covid deaths

Kathy Hochul says she's ready to lead following Andrew Cuomo's exit

New York Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul said Wednesday she was prepared to lead after Gov. Andrew Cuomo steps down

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo resigns amid sexual harassment allegations

In a televised message, the 63-year-old Democrat said his resignation will be effective in 14 days

Joe Biden says Andrew Cuomo should resign over sexual harassment report

Prez, Pelosi latest to demand Guv step down; state Democrats vow to speed up impeachment probe

New York City draws new battle lines as Delta variant of Covid-19 surges

New York City will require proof of Covid-19 vaccinations for guests at restaurants, shows and gyms, starting August 16 in a phased manner.

Governor Cuomo urged to resign after probe finds he harassed 11 women

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has faced mounting pressure to resign, including from President Joe Biden and other onetime Democratic allies

NY Guv sexually harassed multiple women, including employees, says AG

A 165-page report said that Governor Andrew M Cuomo, a third-term Democrat, and his aides cultivated a toxic work environment that was rife with fear and intimidation

Trump Organisation CFO Allen Weisselberg surrenders to New York prosecutors

Trump Organisation's chief financial officer Allen Weisselberg has surrendered to Manhattan District Attorney's Office as he faces criminal charges on alleged tax crimes

Giant drone sculpture menaces New York City, with intent

The white sculpture of the predator drone stands out against the blue summer skies, appearing to hover over 10th Avenue, and rotating on its pole when pushed by the wind