New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio says there will be no widespread school closures for now and insists there won’t be an Italy-style lockdown as he confirmed five new coronavirus cases in the city. There are now 25 confirmed cases of coronavirus in New York City and more than 140 across the state. The … Read more
A NASA astronaut aboard the International Space Station shared stunning images of a few major cities as the ship traveled across US east coast. Jessica Meir posted photos on Twitter and Instagram of Boston, New York City and Philadelphia as she and the rest of the crew passed over them more than 250 miles above … Read more
It’s time to wake up and smell the coffee! The best places to get your caffeine fix in New York New York has a thriving scene of independent coffee shops and mini-chains Refuel at Ground Central on Lexington Avenue after a Bloomingdale’s spree Sey Coffee, Brooklyn, is a bright coffee house with a ‘micro-roastery’ in the … Read more
New York Governor Cuomo declares state of emergency as coronavirus cases rise to 76 after infected taxi driver walked in to Queens hospital and potentially infected 40 doctors and nurses Governor Andrew Cuomo declared a state of emergency in New York on Saturday 76 people in the state have now tested positive for coronavirus; up … Read more
A team of Marine Commandos are to take on a death-defying record-breaking challenge which will see them rowing from New York to London. The four Marines, who are part of the OCEAN REVIVAL 2020 team, will attempt the feat in May over a period of 60 days as they aim to go down in the … Read more
Bradley Cooper’s daughter Lea sits tall on her father’s shoulders as the pair stroll around New York City By Tracy Wright For Dailymail.com Published: 15:29 GMT, 6 March 2020 | Updated: 15:29 GMT, 6 March 2020 He plays the role of doting dad with ease. And Bradley Cooper made sure to keep his little girl … Read more
An airport in midtown Manhattan, a Gothic tower in Union Square and a Grecian-inspired monument on Roosevelt Island. They might seem like wacky throwaway ideas. But they were all once ambitious, considered plans that could have changed the face of New York forever. Of course, none of these schemes went ahead – the amount of … Read more
WHAT IS ASYLUM? Asylum is a protection and status granted to foreign nationals who fit the criteria of a refugee as defined by international law. Once granted, asylum status allows that person to live and work in this country and apply for a green card after one year of residence. HOW DO YOU GET ASYLUM? … Read more
New York is far greener than anyone expected. Researchers carrying out a huge survey of New York City’s trees found there are over 5 million ‘forested natural areas’ along with 666,000 street trees. They say the study, the most comprehensive ever of New York’s ‘urban forest’, could revolutionize urban planning. Scroll down for video During … Read more
Fury among passengers as Virgin’s first ever cruise ship Scarlet Lady skips New York and heads for Miami amid coronavirus fears Scarlet Lady was due to dock in New York for promotional event this weekend Virgin Voyages said today it was diverting to Miami over ‘global health concerns’ Virgin said its decision not to dock … Read more