19 stories tagged #New York City

  1. US Open Tennis Center to Host Massive Free World Cup Fan Zone in NYC
    sports

    US 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.

    last mo. 1 min read
  2. NYC Faces Major Flood Risk: 4.4 Million People at Risk of Extreme Damage
    world

    NYC 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.

    last mo. 1 min read
  3. Travis Kalanick Warns NYC Tax Will Crash Housing Market, Cites London Woes
    finance

    Travis 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.

    last mo. 1 min read
  4. Noise Cameras: Silent but Deadly
    tech

    Noise Cameras: Silent but Deadly

    American cities deploy noise cameras to enforce quiet streets. Fines up to $2,500 for vehicles exceeding legal decibel limits.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  5. FDNY Uses March Madness to Warn Against Hydrant Parking
    sports

    FDNY 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.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  6. Teen Faces Urgent Need for Rare Bone Marrow Match
    health

    Teen 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.

    2mo ago 2 min read
  7. How the UN Built a Racially Integrated Housing Community in 1940s New York
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    How 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.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  8. Cats: From Pest Control to Household Parasites?
    world

    Cats: 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.

    2mo ago 1 min read