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In 2017, Philadelphia crews digging up Spruce Street hit water mains made of bored logs, laid around 1811; the city's last wooden pipe left service in 1858- New York requires rooftop tanks on buildings over six storeys, and 5,600 are wooden; three family firms still build them from staves with no nails or sealant
- New York’s Staten Island Ferry runs 5.2 miles across the harbor for free, 24 hours a day; the 25-minute ride carries well over 16 million passengers a year
- New York Fed's John Williams defends 'balance-sheet framework' amid policy reviewIn a recent statement, John Williams, the New York Federal Reserve President, reaffirmed the robustness of the central bank's monetary poli...22 Sep, 2026, 10.31 PM IST
- In 1995, Bette Midler launched NYRP to restore neglected spaces in New York. 30 years later, it has planted 200,000+ trees and restored 350+ green spaces for New YorkersThirty years after Bette Midler began picking up trash in a New York park, the New York Restoration Project has developed into an organizat...22 Sep, 2026, 06.23 PM IST
- From ‘little communist’ to ‘great mayor’: Trump, Mamdani strike warm tone in New YorkUS President Donald Trump and Mayor Zohran Mamdani met to discuss key city issues. They spoke about immigration enforcement and a large hou...22 Sep, 2026, 04.25 PM IST
- In 1976, New York suspended a tram over the East River because another subway tunnel was too expensive; the Roosevelt Island Tram still links the island to ManhattanConstructed in 1976, New York City's Roosevelt Island Tramway began as a temporary fix meant to serve until a new subway line was completed...22 Sep, 2026, 01.20 PM IST
- In 2013, Belfast sculptor Brendan Jamison used 500,000 sugar cubes and help from more than 5,000 visitors to build a miniature city that stayed on view into 2014In 2013, Belfast sculptor Brendan Jamison spearheaded an innovative art project where 5,000 individuals collaboratively crafted a miniature...22 Sep, 2026, 01.10 PM IST
- Macron says France, US to 'act together' to ease energy market tensions, protect Strait of HormuzFrench President Emmanuel Macron said France and the US have agreed to work together to ease energy-market tensions, protect critical infra...22 Sep, 2026, 08.38 AM IST
- New York energy rebate checks 2026: Who is eligible, when will you get it and how much?New York has begun mailing POWER energy rebate checks to eligible taxpayers in 2026. Payments range from $100 to $200 depending on filing s...21 Sep, 2026, 09.36 PM IST
- In 2004, truck driver Joe Macken began with a tiny Rockefeller Center building; more than two decades later, his vast handmade New York model entered a city museumJoe Macken began a basement project in 2004, crafting miniature buildings from balsa wood. This hobby evolved into a vast scale model of Ne...21 Sep, 2026, 07.10 PM IST
- Second-time parents Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh stay at two Mumbai homes that have a Batman-style gym, home theatre, and a golden pianoNearly two years after their first kid – a daughter named Dua – Bollywood’s power couple Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone became proud pa...21 Sep, 2026, 12.17 PM IST
- Sunil Grover’s Rs 2.5 crore Mumbai home features a unique dining area at entrance, a black piano dividing the dining and living spaces, a Moroccan-tiled kitchen, a cosy reading nook filled with books and scripts and a soundproof TV room upstairsSunil Grover house tour: Sunil Grover's Mumbai home showcases rustic interiors and vibrant furniture. His dining area is the first space vi...21 Sep, 2026, 10.04 AM IST
- Trump, Mamdani plan to meet in New York during president's upcoming UN visitUS President Donald Trump will meet New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani. They will discuss issues affecting the city and its residents. This...21 Sep, 2026, 06.20 AM IST
- $10 million, 4 terraces, private elevator: Inside Sabrina Carpenter’s 2900 sqft NYC penthouse with Nicole Kidman, Keith Urban as neighboursSabrina Carpenter added a lavish Tribeca property to her portfolio last year, purchasing a $10 million penthouse duplex. The expansive resi...20 Sep, 2026, 02.30 PM IST
- New York homes cost $832,000, so Gen Z is flocking to a city 90 miles away where they can buy nearly 3 houses for the price of oneNew York City is witnessing a mass exodus of young residents, primarily driven by soaring living costs. Many Gen-Zs are flocking to Philade...18 Sep, 2026, 06.18 PM IST
- New York wants more tree cover; a 2024 study found that planting certain species could worsen summer ozone when their emissions mix with traffic pollutionWhile New York City’s tree planting efforts aim to enhance urban greenery, they may unintentionally worsen air quality. Species such as oak...16 Sep, 2026, 08.49 PM IST
- In a 2013 study, researchers found a healthy green roof cooled air by 1.58°C at night, while drought damage cut that measured benefit to 0.78°CWhile green roofs can significantly reduce urban heat, they demand regular maintenance to sustain their efficacy. Recent findings indicate ...14 Sep, 2026, 02.30 PM IST
- In 1788, New York City was declared national capital of United States of America, over 230 years later NYC is set to play pivotal role in midterm elections 2026Although New York City became the first capital under the Constitution, its status was always intended to be temporary. The location of the...13 Sep, 2026, 02.27 AM IST
- A quarter-century after 9/11, New York’s Muslims find strength in belongingNew York's Muslim community faced significant Islamophobia and surveillance after the 9/11 attacks. Many Muslims experienced increased hara...09 Sep, 2026, 06.42 AM IST
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