New York: Fire breaks out at Bronx apartment, 19 die
Jan 10, 2022, at 02:37 pm
UN headquarters in New York cordoned off after man seen outside with gun
Dec 03, 2021, at 04:35 am
New York/IBNS: The United Nations headquarters in New York was cordoned off on Thursday during a police stand-off with a person who reportedly held a gun outside the venue.
First ever event: New York's World Trade Centre lit up for Diwali
Nov 05, 2021, at 09:22 pm
New York: The World Trade Centre in New York city was lit up by Diwali animated lights for the first time, surely touching Indians and people of the diaspora all across the world.
Joe Biden to survey damage done by Hurricane Ida in New York, New Jersey: White House
Sep 05, 2021, at 03:51 pm
Washington/UNI/Sputnik: US President Joe Biden will visit the states of New York and New Jersey next Tuesday to see the damage done by Hurricane Ida, the White House has said.
US: New York to mandate COVID vaccination proofs for entry at restaurants, gyms
Aug 04, 2021, at 05:14 am
New York/IBNS: New York will become the first major city in the US to require proof of vaccination for both customers as well as staff in restaurants and gymnasiums, media reports said on Tuesday.
New York: Subway system was targeted by Chinese-linked hackers
Jun 06, 2021, at 04:20 pm
New York: A Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) document has revealed that New York’s subway system was targeted by hackers with links to the Chinese government in April, media reports said.
New York shooting leaves woman, child wounded: Police
May 09, 2021, at 02:53 pm
New York/Sputnik: A woman and a child have been shot in Times Square, a New York City Police Department (NYPD) spokesperson told Sputnik, adding that the search for the suspect continues.
New York to lift mandatory quarantine for domestic travelers on April 1
Mar 12, 2021, at 03:49 pm
Washington/Sputnik: New York State will no longer require mandatory quarantine for visitors from other US states or territories beginning on April 1, Governor Andrew Cuomo said in a press release on Thursday.
New York State detects first positive case of ‘UK’ coronavirus variant
Jan 05, 2021, at 02:52 pm
Washington/Sputnik: New York State detected the first case of the novel coronavirus mutated variant that was discovered in the United Kingdom , Governor Andrew Cuomo said in a statement on Monday.
Jan 02, 2021, at 12:40 am
New York: Demonstrators assembled in front of the Consulate General of Canada in New York on Tuesday to protest against the death of activist Karima Baloch in Toronto.
New York could remain in COVID danger until June even with vaccinations, says Governor Cuomo
Dec 12, 2020, at 03:00 pm
New York/Sputnik: New York could remain in danger from COVID-19 at least until June, even with vaccinations available for the coronavirus, Governor Andrew Cuomo said at a news conference.
US elections: Joe Biden’s victory sparks mass celebrations in New York
Nov 08, 2020, at 02:29 pm
New York/UNI: The victory of Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden in the US presidential election has sparked widespread celebrations on the streets of America's largest cities.
New York honors Punjabi community by co-naming street as Punjab Avenue
Oct 27, 2020, at 05:23 pm
New York: October 23, 2020 will go down as a red-letter day in the history of the Punjabi community of New York when a part of a busy Avenue was named as Punjab Avenue.
Sep 28, 2020, at 01:07 am
New York: As some States continue to pursue their own narrow agendas above all else, the world is straying further from the principles that underpin international norms and the work of the United Nations, the Foreign Minister of Syria told the high-level General Assembly plenary on Saturday.
New York: People protest outside Pakistan Consulate over forceful abductions
Sep 02, 2020, at 06:00 pm
New York: A large number of people on Sunday gathered outside the Pakistan consulate in New York to demonstrate against the forceful abductions of people from the minority communities in Pakistan by its Army and Intelligence wing.
New York governor urges NYC police to better enforce social distancing
Aug 11, 2020, at 01:41 pm
Washington/Xinhua: New York Governor Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday urged the New York City Police Department to step up enforcing social distancing rules on bars and restaurants while COVID-19 hospitalizations and ICU patients in the state have dropped to their lowest levels since March.
Fahim Saleh murder: Aide of Gokada's CEO arrested
Jul 18, 2020, at 05:46 pm
New York/IBNS: The personal assistant of ride-hailing app Gokada's CEO Fahim Saleh was arrested on Friday for allegedly murdering the young entrepreneur, media reports said.
Ride-hailing app Gokada's CEO Fahim Saleh found dismembered in New York flat
Jul 16, 2020, at 05:21 pm
New York/IBNS: Fahim Saleh, the 33-year old CEO of ride-hailing app Gokada, was found dismembered at his flat in New York.
Seven people shot in New York in 3 separate incidents within 10 minutes
Jun 09, 2020, at 03:49 pm
Washington/Sputnik/UNI: Seven people were shot late on Monday in the Brooklyn borough, located in the US city of New York, in three separate incidents within ten minutes, The Daily Mail newspaper reported on Tuesday.
New York City Mayor announces lifting of curfew, decision effective immediately
Jun 07, 2020, at 06:16 pm
Washiington/Sputnik: New York City is lifting the curfew on Sunday and the decision will be "effective immediately," Mayor Bill de Blasio said on Sunday in the wake of peaceful protests against racism and police violence in the area.
Facebook says it found no foreign interference in Floyd protests
Jun 06, 2020, at 01:51 pm
Los Angeles/Xinhua: Facebook said on Friday that it has not seen any foreign interference using its platform to meddle in the demonstrations across the country related to the death of George Floyd.
Thousands Gather in New York City to Remember George Floyd
Jun 05, 2020, at 08:54 am
New York/Sputnik/UNI; Thousands of New Yorkers are marching from Brooklyn to Manhattan to mark the life and death of George Floyd, an African American man who died in police custody.
Man stabs father to death during Zoom video call in New York
May 24, 2020, at 02:24 am
New York/IBNS: A 72-year-old man died after he was stabbed more than a dozen times by his son while he was on a Zoom video call with about 20 other people, said media reports.
NYC schools to close over COVID-19 concerns
Mar 16, 2020, at 10:24 am
New York/Xinhua/UNI: Due to concerns over the spread of COVID-19, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said that the city's public schools will close starting on Monday.
Youth leaders share positive visions of the future, as Guterres launches UN75 in New York
Jan 30, 2020, at 09:42 am
New York/IBNS: Six youth leaders from around the world were at UN Headquarters in New York on Wednesday to share their ambitious visions for a future where international cooperation is prioritized and everyone’s voice is heard.
Hundreds of New York activists demand US to lower tensions with Iran amid escalation
Jan 10, 2020, at 09:45 am
New York/Sputnik/UNI: Hundreds of people took to the streets of New York on late Thursday to protest a potential US military action against Iran.
Anti-war protesters rally in NYC following US airstrike in Iraq
Jan 05, 2020, at 10:12 am
New York/Xinhua: Hundreds of anti-war protesters rallied Saturday in Times Square of New York City (NYC), in the wake of a US airstrike near Baghdad International Airport, which killed an Iranian commander and resulted in Iran vowing to retaliate.
Antisemitism, intolerance, can be unlearned, Guterres tells New York commemoration
Nov 08, 2019, at 10:35 am
New York/IBNS: Since nobody is born to hate, intolerance can be prevented and unlearned, the UN Secretary-General said on Thursday, in a speech underlining his continued fight to stamp out antisemitism, racism and other forms of hatred.
US President Donald Trump shifts permanent residence from New York to Florida
Nov 01, 2019, at 04:54 pm
Washington/IBNS: US President Donald Trump has announced that he will now make Florida his permanent home instead of Trump Tower in New York.
Dozens of climate activists arrested in New York during protest
Oct 11, 2019, at 10:15 am
New York (Xinhua/UNI) Over 60 people were arrested here during a climate change protest as the group occupied an intersection in Times Square and blocked traffic for miles.