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New York City (NYC), often called simply New York, is the most populous city in the United States. With an estimated 2019 population of 8,336,817 distributed over about 302.6 square miles (784 km²), New York City is also the most densely populated major city in the United States. Located at the southern tip of the U.S. state of New York, the city is the center of the New York metropolitan area, the largest metropolitan area in the world by urban landmass. With almost 20 million people in its metropolitan statistical area and approximately 23 million in its combined statistical area, it is one of the world's most populous megacities. New York City has been described as the cultural, financial, and media capital of the world, significantly influencing commerce, entertainment, research, technology, education, politics, tourism, art, fashion, and sports. Home to the headquarters of the United Nations, New York is an important center for international diplomacy.

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U.S. Supreme Court backs religious groups in NY The U.S. Supreme Court late on Wednesday (November 25) backed Christian and Jewish houses of worship challenging New York state's latest restrictions in novel coronavirus hot spots. Bryan Wood reports. Credit: Reuters - Politics Duration: 01:20Published 1 hour ago

Owl rescued from New York Christmas tree returns to the wild An owl that was rescued from the Rockefeller Centre Christmas tree has beenreleased back into the wild. The tiny Saw-whet owl was named Rockefeller –Rocky for short – after it was found by a worker.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:30Published 6 hours ago

Macy's socially-distanced Thanksgiving Day parade Macy's is preparing for a Thanksgiving Day parade unlike any other. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, there will be no children and no spectators lining New York City's traditional 2.5 mile (4 km).. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:01Published 18 hours ago

David Dinkins, New York City's First Black Mayor, Dead at 93 According to the Associated Press, NYPD officers were called to Dinkins' home Monday night. Credit: Cover Video STUDIO Duration: 01:05Published 22 hours ago

Cautious Americans weigh Thanksgiving risk Although fewer in number than last year, U.S. travelers - some with negative COVID-19 test results - were flocking to airports, train stations and highways ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday, against.. Credit: Reuters - Politics Duration: 01:54Published 2 days ago

The winners of the International Emmys The winners of the 48th annual International Emmy Awards were announced on Monday from a live virtual ceremony in New York. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:40Published 2 days ago

Former NYC Mayor David Dinkins dies at 93 [NFA] David Dinkins, who served as New York City's first and only African American mayor during the 1990s, died on Monday at the age of 93, police said. This report produced by Yahaira Jacquez. Credit: Reuters - Politics Duration: 01:40Published 2 days ago

David Dinkins, NYC's First Black Mayor, Dies David Dinkins, NYC's First Black Mayor, Dies Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:28Published 2 days ago

Cuomo Cancels Thanksgiving Plans Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo will not be having Thanksgiving dinner with his 89-year-old mother and two of his three daughters, contrary to what he alluded to a radio interview.. Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:32Published 2 days ago

Throw NYC \| Morning Blend Throw NYC focus on up-cycling rather than recycling. Credit: ABC Action News Duration: 05:39Published 3 days ago

Watch: Indian-Americans celebrate Chhath Puja in different parts of US Indian-Americans celebrated Chhath Puja to worship the Sun God at various places in the US. People gathered in small numbers due to Covid pandemic at various water bodies. Devotees performed Chhath.. Credit: HT Digital Content Duration: 02:37Published 4 days ago

Indian-Americans celebrate Chhath puja in New Jersey Indian-Americans gathered at bank of Lake Manalapan in New Jersey to celebrate the festival of Chhath. The four-day long hindu festival, Chhath Puja, dedicated to the Sun God, began on November 18. The.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:33Published 4 days ago

Panic buying of toilet paper hits U.S. stores again Toilet paper aisles are emptying again as COVID-19 curfews and shutdowns in states from California to New York send pandemic-weary shoppers on a new scramble for essentials. Fred Katayama reports. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:22Published 5 days ago

Covid: Delhi vs New York comparison by CM Kejriwal amid 3rd wave #HTLS2020 As Delhi battles its third wave of Covid-19 infections, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal compared the national capital's response to more developed cities like New York. Speaking at the 18th edition of.. Credit: HT Digital Content Duration: 07:46Published 5 days ago

Hair Dye Streams Down Rudy Giuliani’s Face Rudy Giuliani appeared to have hair dye dripping down his face during a press conference. Donald Trump's lawyer was sweating heavily on stage at the Republican National Committee headquarters in.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:00Published 6 days ago

New York school shutdown angers parents as gyms, bars stay open Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:54Published 6 days ago

Hair dye don't lie: Giuliani sweats election results Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani, personal attorney to U.S. President Donald Trump, on Thursday (November 19, 2020) appeared to sweat off his hair dye during a news conference on the 2020.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 00:49Published 6 days ago

CDC warns against Thanksgiving travel The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday recommended Americans not travel during next week's Thanksgiving holiday to mitigate the spread of the coronavirus as cases of COVID-19 spike.. Credit: Reuters - Politics Duration: 02:34Published 1 week ago

Coronavirus pandemic: New York City schools to close again as virus rate rises Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 02:02Published 1 week ago

COVID-19 Surge Shutters New York City Public Schools Due to a rise in COVID-19 cases, the entire public school system in New York City will close down on Thursday. Credit: Cover Video STUDIO Duration: 01:10Published 1 week ago

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