New York City
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sportsUS Open Tennis Center to Host Massive Free World Cup Fan Zone in NYC
New York City unveils plans for a large-scale, free World Cup fan zone at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, alongside other borough locations.
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worldNYC Faces Major Flood Risk: 4.4 Million People at Risk of Extreme Damage
A new study reveals New York City is at high risk of extreme flood damage, potentially impacting 4.4 million residents and numerous buildings. New Orleans also faces significant threats.
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financeTravis Kalanick Warns NYC Tax Will Crash Housing Market, Cites London Woes
Former Uber CEO Travis Kalanick argues new NYC taxes on second homes and pied-à-terres will harm the economy, drawing parallels to London's market collapse and emphasizing construction's role in housing stability.
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techNoise Cameras: Silent but Deadly
American cities deploy noise cameras to enforce quiet streets. Fines up to $2,500 for vehicles exceeding legal decibel limits.
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sportsFDNY Uses March Madness to Warn Against Hydrant Parking
New York City Fire Department leverages NCAA tournament excitement to highlight the dangers of illegally parking near fire hydrants.
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healthTeen Faces Urgent Need for Rare Bone Marrow Match
Max Uribe, a 15-year-old New Yorker with mixed Colombian and European heritage, urgently needs a stem cell donor before May to avoid life-threatening complications.
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worldHow the UN Built a Racially Integrated Housing Community in 1940s New York
In postwar segregated America, the UN created Parkway Village-a pioneering integrated housing estate in Queens for its global staff.
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worldCats: From Pest Control to Household Parasites?
Humans domesticated cats for rodent control, but their role has shifted as urban societies grew. Today, their evolutionary benefit is questionable.