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200 years of ‘Silent Night’: Singers mark carol’s birthday

NEW YORK – One of the most famous songs of Christmas was celebrated Tuesday as it approaches its 200th anniversary, with a concert at the New York City church where “Silent Night” is believe...

DATE: Nov 28, 2018 | CATEGORY: Religion

Serena Williams’ treatment resonates among black women

Worldwide audience chimes in on U.S. Open controversy

DATE: Sep 10, 2018 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Hardly roughing it: Luxury tents, gourmet meals redefine camping on NYC island

NEW YORK – Just imagine it, a luxurious room on an island, with chef-prepared meals and a view of the Statue of Liberty and the Manhattan skyline. Hotel? Not exactly. I...

DATE: Jul 28, 2018 | CATEGORY: Travel

Spying’s new HQ: Test your skills at interactive museum

Manhattan attraction offers espionage history, tools of trade

DATE: Feb 24, 2018 | CATEGORY: Travel

NYC subway to use gender-neutral terms during announcements

NEW YORK – When it comes to the New York City subways, there’s no such thing as ladies and gentlemen. Conductors on subway trains have been told to stop addressing passengers as “...

DATE: Nov 21, 2017 | CATEGORY: Travel

Staring down the barrel of nor’easter

The Big Apple, northeast preps for snow

DATE: Mar 13, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Fearful immigrants are offered anti-deportation training

NEW YORK – Don’t open the front door if immigration officials knock. If you are taken into custody, tell them your name and nothing else. Definitely don’t sign anything. That is s...

DATE: Mar 12, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Red tape stifles NYC food cart vendors

New legislation could ease restrictions

DATE: Nov 29, 2016 | CATEGORY: Food

Refugee chefs bring recipes to New York City

Employees learn culinary and business skills

DATE: Apr 5, 2016 | CATEGORY: Food

Food fight

Cake becomes America’s latest political wedge issue

DATE: Aug 2, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

New York Gov. Cuomo announces new LaGuardia Airport

NEW YORK– A year after comparing New York’s LaGuardia Airport to “some Third World country,” Vice President Joe Biden helped unveil an ambitious plan Monday to rebuild its collection of agin...

DATE: Jul 27, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Proposal lights up foes in New York City

Councilman wants buildings to turn off lights at night to save energy, help birds

DATE: May 19, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World