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New York City, May 1, 2024 — In a moment hailed as a transformative step for New York City’s transit future, Mayor Eric Adams joined MTA Chair Janno Lieber and…
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New York City celebrated the rise of sustainable transportation with its first-ever Electric Vehicle (EV) Parade along Fifth Avenue. Featuring over 200 EVs, from Teslas to Rivians, the event showcased…
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Queens celebrated the largest Lunar New Year parade in New York City’s history, with over 100,000 attendees filling the streets of Flushing for a vibrant display of culture and tradition.…
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Mayor Eric Adams announced that New York City will host the 2025 Global Climate Summit, bringing world leaders, activists, and scientists to the city for a week-long conference on addressing…
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The NYPD has begun using artificial intelligence to analyze gun crime patterns in real time, part of a broader effort to curb rising gun violence in the city. The new…
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Brooklyn’s Navy Yard is set to become a hub for innovation with the announcement of a new tech incubator focused on nurturing startups in emerging industries such as artificial intelligence,…
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In an effort to reduce emissions and combat air pollution, New York City has launched a pilot program requiring delivery companies to use electric vehicles (EVs) in select neighborhoods. The…
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New York City marked Earth Day with its largest environmental cleanup initiative to date, drawing over 50,000 volunteers to parks, beaches, and streets across the five boroughs. The citywide effort…
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Millions of New Yorkers paused to marvel at a breathtaking celestial event as a rare total solar eclipse cast its shadow across the city. Parks, rooftops, and observation decks were…
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New Yorkers are gearing up for a once-in-a-lifetime event as a total solar eclipse is set to occur tomorrow. The eclipse, which will be visible across much of the eastern…