Arun Kristian Das
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New York, NY, United States
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Could New York City have a White Christmas?
December is here and that means winter is coming in a few weeks. It is too early to make precise snow predictions for the holidays but what are the chances of having a so-called White Christmas in New York? We dive into that here. → Read More
NYC ice skating rinks opening for the season
Every year, outdoor ice-skating rinks draw thousands of locals and tourists seeking a chilly and memorable New York City experience. Several rinks made famous in classic and modern movies and TV shows are set to open for the 2022–2023 season in the coming weeks. → Read More
Coast Guard Adm. Linda Fagan becomes first woman to lead a U.S. military branch
In a change of command ceremony in Washington, D.C., attended by President Joe Biden, Adm. Linda Fagan became the commandant of the Coast Guard, making her the first woman to be an armed service chief. → Read More
Another NYC homeless encampment cleared out
New York City police officers and sanitation workers cleared out another homeless encampment on Wednesday as part of the mayor's plan to try to get unhoused people into shelters while also making sure residents and visitors "can enjoy the clean public spaces." → Read More
Orsolya Gaal murder case: Handyman-lover charged with murder
A handyman who was having an on-and-off affair with a Queens woman stabbed her dozens of times in the basement of her home, stuffed her body into a duffel bag, wheeled it through the neighborhood, and dumped it at the edge of a park, according to New York City police officials. → Read More
Coast Guard admiral nominated to be first woman to lead a U.S. military branch
If confirmed by the Senate, Adm. Linda Fagan will become the commandant of the Coast Guard. She would be the woman to serve as the Coast Guard's top officer as well as the first woman to lead any of the U.S. armed forces. → Read More
Historic Manhattan mansion sells for $26 million
The sale of the opulent townhouse set a record for the Upper West Side. So what does $26 million buy you? Six bedrooms, seven full baths, a landscaped garden with a fountain, a roof deck overlooking Central Park, and... a lap pool. → Read More
'Ms. Marvel' trailer drops; Muslim teen superhero is from Jersey City
The full trailer for the Disney+ show Ms. Marvel dropped this week, showing Iman Vellani in the lead role as Kamala Khan, a Pakistani American teenager from Jersey City who idolizes the Avenger Captain Marvel. → Read More
What is inflation? Why consumer prices are rising
Chances are you already understand what inflation is even if you don't know the formal definition. Inflation has already affected your level of spending. You've noted that filling up your car costs a lot more. You've been shocked by spiking utility bills. And you've shaken your head at the grocery store checkout line. → Read More
Nor'easters in NYC area: What you need to know about severe winter weather
Nor'easters are strong storms that affect the eastern U.S., especially the tristate New York City area. Here is what you need to know to prepare for these potentially dangerous weather events, which are most intense in the winter and can bring large amounts of snow and rain to your community. → Read More
Mayor-elect Eric Adams wants to be paid in Bitcoin
Eric Adams, the next mayor of New York, says he will accept some of his City Hall salary in Bitcoin. → Read More
191 inmates at Rikers Island jail to be released immediately, Gov. Hochul announces
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is ordering the release of 191 prisoners from Rikers Island. → Read More
Yonkers landslides knock out Metro-North Hudson service
Video from SkyFOX showed several places along the Hudson River where the hillside has collapsed. → Read More
Olympic medalist Molly Seidel to run New York City Marathon
Olympic Marathon bronze medalist Molly Seidel will run the New York City Marathon this year. → Read More
Andrew Cuomo to resign as New York's governor
Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that he is resigning as governor of New York on Tuesday morning as a sexual harassment case against him builds. He will step aside in 14 days. → Read More
All NYC residents 12 and older can now get vaccinated at home
Anyone in New York City who is 12 or older can get a vaccination at home. → Read More
Emergency crews responding to reports of aircraft down off Long Beach Island
Emergency crews are responding to reports of a downed aircraft off Long Beach Island. → Read More
I built a gym in my tiny backyard—here's how
I built a gym for home workouts in my backyard. Here's how and what I used, from adjustable dumbbells to puzzle-piece workout mats to a folding bench. → Read More
Pop-up vaccination sites coming to 7 airports in NY
Seven airports in New York will host pop-up vaccination sites for five days in May. → Read More
Twitter wants you to revise that mean tweet
Twitter's algorithms may prompt you to rewrite a tweet that could be mean or offensive. → Read More