New York

Multiple people were stabbed at a Jewish place of worship in upstate New York late Saturday night, a public affairs group said. (Representational Image)

‘Several stabbed at synagogue in New York,’ says Jewish Affairs Group

Police in the US have been battling a rash of attacks against Jewish targets in recent years.

29 Dec 2019 11:11 AM

The tickets cost 39 USD per head, with additional charges for a private jimmy pool and DJ parties with 40 other people at maximum. (Photo: ANI)

Pastel-pop, ice creams and all things pink

The Museum of Ice Cream sets shop in New York.

27 Dec 2019 11:43 AM

Last year the organization, which partners with other foundations, received 500 letters - some typed, many handwritten and illustrated. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Santa letters accidentally makes its way to New York home

Far from North Pole, New York home gets avalanche of Santa letters.

20 Dec 2019 5:36 PM

For the New York exhibition, Chu created an unnamed 15-foot (4.5 meter) long, four-panel piece. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

12-year-old’s art exhibition opens up in New York

Art exhibit by 12-year-old 'young Jackson Pollock' opens in New York.

20 Dec 2019 3:29 PM

Although trends documented by the Christmas Bird Count aren’t clear from one year to the next because of differences in weather, if you look at the data from one decade to the next, you can see trends. (Photo: AP)

Annual Christmas bird count shows steady increase in numbers

Audubon’s annual Christmas Bird Count stronger than ever.

17 Dec 2019 7:00 PM

Jett by Super Wings balloon makes its way down New York's Sixth Avenue during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019, in New York. (Photo: AP)

‘Balloons will fly’ at Macy’s iconic Thanksgiving parade in New York

Concerns had been mounting earlier in the week over a forecast of strong winds on Thanksgiving Day.

29 Nov 2019 11:17 AM

Ahead of the busy weekend, New York Mayor Bill de Blasio said he was keeping his fingers crossed that the storm won't ground balloons in Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, CNN reported. (Photo: ANI)

'Bomb cyclone' storm expected to thwart US's Thanksgiving plans

The bomb cyclone -- a type of rapidly strengthening storm -- began dumping rain over parts of West and more rainfall is expected today.

28 Nov 2019 4:04 PM

The exhibit takes its name from a quote by artist and Bauhaus professor Paul Klee, who advised approaching drawing by “taking a line for a walk.” (Photo: AP)

MoMA exhibit celebrates art of weaving

Weaving and fibre arts get the new MoMA treatment.

06 Nov 2019 12:15 PM

The longest non-stop passenger flight touched down in Australia Sunday morning after more than 19 hours in the air, a milestone journey from New York that Qantas hopes to parlay into commercial success. (Photo: Qantas)

‘Historic moment’: World's longest flight arrives in Sydney from New York

The four pilots on board -- who rotated between flying duties -- also wore devices that tracked their brain waves and alertness.

21 Oct 2019 2:34 PM

Gigi’s Playhouse is a national education and achievement center that prepares young people with Down syndrome. (Photo: AP)

Gigi’s Playhouse Fashion Show: Young people with Down syndrome to share their talent

Fashion show lets Down syndrome models strut their stuff.

18 Oct 2019 10:44 AM

Workers mounted metal baskets suspended outside the 103rd floor, wearing harnesses attached to the building. (Photo: AP)

Empire State Building gets a dizzying new look

Empire State Building shows off new USD 165 million observatory.

15 Oct 2019 10:43 AM

The company announced its Uber Copter offer on Thursday, saying flights to and from Lower Manhattan will become available to all Uber users on October 3. (Photo: File)

Uber launches helicopter services in New York; fares up to USD 225 per person

The roughly eight-minute flight will cost between USD 200 and USD 225 per person and include ground transportation on either side of trip.

04 Oct 2019 10:35 AM

'Harmony and peace is our message, not dissension ': PM Narendra Modi at UNGA

'I am delighted to inform you that we are running a big campaign in India to free the country of single use plastic,' he also said.

27 Sep 2019 7:56 PM

Both Modi and Anastasiades discussed the broad spectrum of bilateral relations, pursuant to the State visit of the President of India to Cyprus in September 2018. (Photo: ANI)

PM Modi meets Cyprus President Anastasiades , reiterates India's support to island nation's unity

Only Turkey recognises northern Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, while Republic of Cyprus is accepted by world community.

27 Sep 2019 2:17 PM

He also told the business leaders that if they want to make in India, both for India and the world, they should "come to India". (Photo: ANI)

PM Modi invites US Inc.; says India has world's largest infrastructure ecosystem

PM Modi said that his government’s recent move on Corporate tax cut was to invite investments.

25 Sep 2019 6:56 PM

Not only this, when another Pakistani reporter tried to lure him with a flattering statement, saying Trump would be worthy of a Nobel Prize if he resolves the outstanding issue of Kashmir, the US President did not take the bait. (Photo: AP)

In presence of Imran Khan, Donald Trump ridicules Pakistani journalists

‘Are you from this (Imran Khan) team? You are saying things that you think. Yours is not a question but a statement,’ Trump said.

24 Sep 2019 3:19 PM

The complete list of the companies whose top CEOs and executives are participating in the roundtable, according to sources, include Air Products, Baker Hughes, BP PLC, Cheniere Energy, Dominion Energy, Emerson Electric Company, ExxonMobil, Perot Group and Hillwood, IHS Markit, Lyondellbasell Industries, Mcdermott, Schlumberger, Tellurian Inc., Total S.A., Vinmar International, and Westlake Chemicals. (Photo: ANI)

CEOs, top executives of 61 US firms to join Modi at roundtable meetings in US

He would be joined by CEOs, top executives of Bank of America, Coca Cola, PepsiCo, Microsoft, and 41 other US companies.

19 Sep 2019 9:04 PM

The ban comes into force with immediate effect. Michigan became the first state to declare a ban earlier this month, but that law has yet to be implemented. (Photo: AP | Representative)

Flavoured e-cigarettes banned over vaping concerns in New York

Shops in New York now have two weeks to remove vaping products from their shelves.

18 Sep 2019 5:09 PM

On the 18th anniversary of the attacks, New York continues to count the number of people who have developed cancer or other serious illnesses related to the toxic cloud that hovered over Manhattan for several weeks. (Photo: AFP)

Years later, ‘9/11 cancer’ sickens thousands who were in New York

The 9/11 attacks released unprecedented amounts of chemicals into the air, including dioxins, asbestos and other carcinogenic substances.

11 Sep 2019 8:25 AM

These rules were meant to combat congestion, enhance parks’ beauty and allow New Yorkers to enjoy the parks for recreation. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Art vendors to be limited in popular parks of New York

New York City can limit art vendors in popular parks: appeals court.

06 Sep 2019 10:48 AM