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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani signed a playful executive order allowing kids to stay up past bedtime for the NBA Finals. The Knicks are heading to their first championship series in 27 years.
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When flash floods trapped a school principal in her submerged car, firefighter Travis Langan smashed through her sunroof with a Yeti cup and his bare hands. Days later, their emotional reunion reminded New York City what everyday heroism looks like.
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Two New Jersey artists spent 60 days transforming dog food into stunning recreations of masterpieces like the Mona Lisa and Girl With a Pearl Earring. The whimsical exhibition at NYC's Museum of the Dog proves art can celebrate our love for four-legged friends in the most creative ways.
New York City is moving forward with a plan to add a fifth firefighter to 86 engine companies, a safety improvement firefighters have requested for decades. City Council Speaker Julie Menin is backing the $91.7 million proposal that could save more lives and speed up response times.
Nearly 30 battery storage systems across New York City are proving clean energy can save money while fighting climate change. These neighborhood power banks are replacing dirty peaker plants and could save residents $500 million yearly.
An international research team just confirmed one of Earth's largest hidden aquifers stretching beneath the Atlantic Ocean from New Jersey to Maine. This underground freshwater reserve could supply New York City for centuries and hints at a potential solution for our planet's growing water crisis.
New York's youngest mayor in over a century combined his Muslim faith and Premier League fandom in the most joyful way. Zohran Mamdani showed up to Eid al-Adha prayers wearing a custom kurta designed after Arsenal's jersey.
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A new Revolutionary War exhibit lets visitors recreate one of history's most rebellious moments: pulling down King George III's statue in 1776. The Museum of the City of New York brings the American Revolution to life with interactive experiences that show how the fight for independence unfolded right in Manhattan's streets.
After 40 years as the deep-voiced announcer of New York City's subway system, Bernie Wagenblast shared her transition journey and debuted her new, feminized voice to millions of daily riders. Her story highlights how voice coaching is becoming vital gender-affirming care for trans people everywhere.
One of America's most dreaded train stations is getting a complete transformation. Penn Station's new design brings back the light-filled grandeur that once made it an architectural wonder.
After months of reduced foot traffic due to deportation fears, immigrant neighborhoods in New York City are finding renewed hope and customers as World Cup excitement sweeps through their streets. Small business owners see the global tournament as a chance to rebuild community spirit and welcome customers back.
After 27 years, the New York Knicks are heading to the NBA Finals, and fans from every corner of the city came together at Radio City Music Hall to celebrate. The watch party turned into a beautiful display of unity as thousands of New Yorkers shared pure joy.
A whale watching tour off New York City spotted nine humpback whales in a single day, backed by Manhattan's iconic skyline. The incredible sighting shows how decades of water cleanup efforts have transformed the harbor into a thriving marine habitat.
A historic Staten Island house honoring pioneering queer photographer Alice Austen just opened a garden filled with plants that challenge traditional ideas about gender. The space features self-pollinating flowers, sex-changing species, and plants with deep LGBTQ+ cultural roots.
When flash floods trapped an elementary school principal in her submerged Tesla, an off-duty firefighter smashed through her sunroof with his bare hands and a Yeti cup to pull her to safety. The dramatic Queens rescue turned a terrifying night into a story of courage that brought the city together.
Wendy's is celebrating World Redhead Day with a look-alike contest in New York City, where the winner takes home free burgers for a year. The contest honors the fast-food chain's iconic redheaded mascot, originally modeled after founder Dave Thomas's daughter.
When flash floods trapped a school principal in her submerged car, an off-duty firefighter used her own coffee cup to break through the sunroof and pull her to safety. The two reunited days later for an emotional thank-you at FDNY headquarters.
An off-duty FDNY firefighter pulled a stranded driver from rising floodwaters on the Jackie Robinson Parkway in Queens, showing how heroes never really clock out. Mayor Zohran Mamdani and FDNY Commissioner Lillian Bonsignore praised the quick-thinking rescue during Friday's briefing. ---
New York City is giving 1,000 residents the chance to attend World Cup matches for just $50 with free transportation included. The lottery system ensures working-class New Yorkers can experience the global sporting event in their own backyard.
The 9/11 Memorial & Museum is expanding free admission to all veterans starting this Memorial Day weekend, honoring Americans whose military service was shaped by the September 11 attacks. The move extends a program previously limited to active-duty personnel, recognizing that millions now serving weren't even alive on that day.
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