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AI in schools: Why Mamdani wants NYC children to wait, while UAE says teach it

September 05, 2026 8:14 pm

New York City is restricting student-facing generative AI through Grade 8, while the UAE is introducing an AI curriculum across public and private schools. Here’s why Mamdani is taking a more cautious approach, and what it could mean for the future of AI education.

Indian consulate offers support to family of 27-year-old shot dead in US

August 24, 2026 10:49 am

The Consulate General of India in New York has offered condolences and support to the family of Gurdeep Singh, who was shot dead in Brooklyn on Friday night. Police are still searching for the shooter.

Cooling tower linked to Legionnaires' disease outbreak

Legionnaires' disease outbreak: What to know after fourth death in New York City

July 21, 2026 6:05 pm

A fourth death has been linked to the Legionnaires' disease outbreak in New York City. Experts explain how Legionnaires' disease spreads, its symptoms, who is at risk and why officials say tap water remains safe.

The Statue of Liberty in Jersey City, New Jersey, and the One World Trade Center tower in New York City are seen through a cover of wildfire smoke from New York Harbor. (Reuters)

Hazardous air quality hits FIFA World Cup 2026 final as smog engulfs New York-New Jersey

July 17, 2026 4:51 pm

The sudden deterioration in air quality has been traced to smoke drifting from wildfires raging across Canada

NYC heatwave: Why is New York opening hundreds of cooling centres?

July 14, 2026 11:34 pm

New York heatwave conditions have triggered heat advisories across NYC and the Tri-State Area, with cooling centres opening as temperatures soar.

Empire State Building stunt: Couple identified as Netflix 'Skywalkers' stars

July 03, 2026 4:30 am

Empire State Building climbers Ivan Kuznetsov and Angelina Nikolau were arrested after scaling the iconic New York skyscraper and staging a marriage proposal stunt.

Couple arrested after climbing Empire State Building for marriage proposal, unfurls world peace banner

July 02, 2026 1:23 pm

Empire State Building climbers were arrested after scaling the iconic New York skyscraper, displaying a world peace banner before the stunt reportedly turned into a marriage proposal.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, celebrates with Democratic congressional candidate Darializa Avila Chevalier during an election night watch party Tuesday, June 23, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo)

Zohran Mamdani-backed candidates win New York Democratic primaries: What the victories mean for the party

June 24, 2026 10:55 pm

US Democratic primaries 2026 highlight progressive victories, AI regulation battles in Manhattan, and Republican runoff outcomes reshaping internal party dynamics.

‘I run multi-million dollar firm’: NYC CEO says grandma's worried she’s still unmarried

June 18, 2026 3:34 pm

Hemakshi Motka, president of Priya Grown Diamonds, posted an Instagram video describing a recent incident that left her both amused and exasperated.

Zohran Mamdani NBA Finals Knicks Kids bedtime

‘Go Knicks’: NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani signs playful order abolishing kids’ bedtimes during NBA Finals

June 03, 2026 12:27 pm

A lifelong New York Knicks supporter, Zohran Mamdani has backed the franchise throughout its remarkable run to the championship series, its first NBA Finals appearance in nearly three decades.

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All you need to know about Amazon's new home, Long Island city

June 22, 2020 6:11 pm

Amazon officially announced that it will put a major corporate outpost in the New York neighborhood of Long Island City. Here is what the Queens enclave has to offer the tech giant.