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Billionaire Barry Diller spent $260 million to transform a derelict New York pier into a little island. Now millions use the Hudson river park- Mary Zmudowski was a California schoolteacher when she donated 155 acres of coastal land to the state in 1950; today it is a 220-acre state beach bearing her name
- Meet Martha Nickerson, a Massachusetts teacher who gave away 48 wooded acres in 2001; today the land survives as a public preserve people can walk
- Transgender New York Times executive Jonathan McKinsey angered in-laws over son wearing girls’ dresses before he was shot dead in CaliforniaIn a tragic turn of events, Jonathan McKinsey, a prominent New York Times executive, was shot dead in California amidst a family disagreeme...29 Sep, 2026, 11.30 PM IST
- New York Shocking Crime: Man arrested after woman found dead in city’s Central Park with multiple stab wounds; probe onA 63-year-old woman's body was discovered in Central Park, indicating foul play. The NYPD identified 36-year-old Jonathan Robles as the mur...28 Sep, 2026, 04.13 PM IST
- Nor’easter hits US East Coast, cancels over 400 flights and cuts powerA powerful nor’easter sweeping the US East Coast cancelled about 425 flights and knocked out power to more than 100,000 homes and businesse...27 Sep, 2026, 09.25 AM IST
- Nor’easter hits US East Coast: New York, New Jersey face major flooding, 60 mph winds and power outagesA powerful nor'easter is wreaking havoc along the U.S. East Coast, unleashing severe flooding and strong winds. States of emergency have be...26 Sep, 2026, 10.54 PM IST
- In 1934, a luxury cruise ship caught fire off New Jersey hours after its captain died; 137 people were killedOn September 8, 1934, tragedy struck the SS Morro Castle when a fire erupted shortly after the captain was discovered lifeless. The flames ...26 Sep, 2026, 09.52 PM IST
- Built from 1837 to 1842, New York's Croton Aqueduct carried water 41 miles on gravity alone, dropping 13 inches a mile; it supplied the city for 113 yearsSince the launch of the Croton Aqueduct in 1842, the landscape of clean water access has evolved significantly, tackling severe health cris...26 Sep, 2026, 01.00 PM IST
- Coastal flood warning in US as rare September nor’easter targets East Coast: What New York, New Jersey, Maryland and Virginia residents need to knowCoastal flood warning in US: Millions in the Northeast prepare for a significant nor’easter expected to bring heavy rains and strong winds....26 Sep, 2026, 09.37 AM IST
- Polymarket sues New York attorney general to block regulation of its prediction marketPolymarket sued New York Attorney General Letitia James and other state officials on Thursday evening, to block them from regulating its pr...25 Sep, 2026, 01.26 PM IST
- New York Shocking Crime: Woman stabs man in head after traffic dispute in Queens, cops launch manhunt; here’s what we know about the victim and the suspectA shocking event unfolded in Bayside, Queens, where a woman allegedly attacked a 52-year-old man with a knife as he worked on his porch. Wi...25 Sep, 2026, 11.41 AM IST
- New York’s dreamy life looks perfect on screen, but what does it really cost? Rent, living expenses and the price of the big-city fantasy explainedNew York’s glamorous lifestyle has been romanticised by Hollywood and shows like Friends and Sex and the City. But a recent conversation be...25 Sep, 2026, 12.04 AM IST
- 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 yearExperience the charm of New York City with a complimentary ride on the Staten Island Ferry, a beloved tradition spanning nearly thirty year...23 Sep, 2026, 02.40 PM IST
- 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
- 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
- In 2011, 'Occupy Wall Street' started in New York, prompting similar protests around the U.S., world, decade later Manhattan lady was rich by $431,000Occupy Wall Street quickly became known for the slogan “We are the 99%,” which was used to express concerns about the distribution of wealt...17 Sep, 2026, 08.15 PM IST
- In 2010, New York spread 2 million tons of clean soil over a former landfill. 7 years later, the site reopened as a 258-acre park with wetlands, woodlands, ponds and trailsNew York City transformed a former landfill into Brookfield Park. This extensive project involved capping and remediating the site for publ...15 Sep, 2026, 04.08 AM IST
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