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NYC Hosts World’s Largest Pride Parade
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NYC Hosts World’s Largest Pride Parade

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New York City, July 13, 2024 — Millions of people flooded the streets of Manhattan today for the world’s largest Pride Parade, a dazzling celebration of LGBTQ+ identity, diversity, and…

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Major Flooding in Manhattan as Summer Storm Hits NYC

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Manhattan, NY — July 11, 2024 — A sudden and intense summer storm wreaked havoc across New York City today, causing flash flooding in several neighborhoods, including parts of lower…

NYC Housing Market Hits Record Highs
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NYC Housing Market Hits Record Highs

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New York City, July 7, 2024 — The city’s housing market continued its meteoric rise, with average apartment sale prices hitting an all-time high of $1.7 million in Manhattan. The…

Broadway Strikes End as Union Reaches Agreement
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Broadway Strikes End as Union Reaches Agreement

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New York City, July 5, 2024 — After months of tense negotiations, the Broadway League and the Actors’ Equity Association announced an agreement that ends the ongoing strike that had…

New York State Approves Funding for Major Transit Projects
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New York State Approves Funding for Major Transit Projects

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Governor Kathy Hochul announced today that New York State will allocate $10 billion to major transit infrastructure projects across the city, including the long-awaited extension of the Second Avenue Subway…

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Broadway Strikes End After Historic Labor Agreement

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After nearly six weeks of striking, Broadway stagehands, actors, and crew members reached a historic labor agreement with producers, bringing an end to a standoff that had shut down several…