Portal connecting Dublin and New York ‘reawakens’ under new restrictions after ‘inappropriate behavior’
A portal which links people in Dublin and New York via a live stream has been reactivated after “mooning” and other inappropriate behavior was reported. The artwork had been temporarily shut due to “inappropriate behavior” which included people flashing body parts to the camera, swearing and displaying images of 9/11. The portal has now reopened […]
New York: Two human arms and a leg found by schoolgirl in park
Two human arms and a human leg have been found at a park in New York. A girl walking to school discovered the “severed left arm” on Thursday morning in Southards Park Pond in the town of Babylon, Long Island. Her father then contacted police, who, after searching the area, found a dismembered leg. The […]
New York stabbing: Knifeman kills four members of his extended family, including two children, police say
Four people, including two children, have been killed by a relative in New York, according to police. Those stabbed to death included a 12-year-old boy, an 11-year-old girl, a 44-year-old woman and a man in his 30s. Officers were called to reports of an incident in the city’s Queens borough after a girl said “her […]
Indian official directed plot to kill Sikh separatist in New York, US justice department claims
An Indian government official directed an unsuccessful plot to assassinate a Sikh separatist in New York City, US justice chiefs have claimed. They allege the Indian government employee, who worked in security and intelligence, recruited another Indian national named as Nikhil Gupta to plan the assassination of a US citizen who had advocated for a […]
New Airbnb rules in New York limit accommodation options for tourists
Holidaymakers searching for accommodation in New York City will find far fewer options than usual after a clampdown on Airbnb rules. New regulations that came into place on Tuesday effectively ended a free-for-all which was allowing all landlords and residents to rent out their properties to tourists by the week or night. Airbnb says it […]
Comedy Beyond Borders: The Unique Path of Angelo Colina, Venezuelan Comedian in New York
In the vibrant world of comedy, a unique voice is emerging, drawing inspiration from the streets of Venezuela to the stages of New York. Meet Angelo Colina, a Venezuelan comedian making waves in the Big Apple’s comedic scene. As the creator of “Gente Funny” and co-founder of “Español Please,” he brings a fresh and hilarious […]
New York issues air quality alert as smoke from Canadian wildfires shrouds landmarks
People in New York are being warned to limit outdoor activity as smoke from Canadian wildfires drifts across many areas of the northeastern US. Air quality in the state is now “unhealthy”, according to the Environment Protection Agency, and a murky haze has descended over landmarks such as the Statue of Liberty and Times Square. […]
New York fertility doctor accused of using own sperm to impregnate patients dies in hand-built plane crash
A fertility doctor who was accused of using his sperm to impregnate several patients has died, after a plane he was in crashed. Dr Morris Wortman, 72, from New York, was a passenger in the experimental aircraft that went down on Sunday. The hand-built plane fell apart mid-flight and according to officers, the pilot was […]
Prince Harry and Meghan involved in ‘near catastrophic car chase with paparazzi’ across New York
Prince Harry, his wife Meghan and her mother were involved in a “near catastrophic” car chase after being followed by paparazzi, according to his spokesperson. “This relentless pursuit, lasting over two hours, resulted in multiple near collisions involving other drivers on the road, pedestrians and two NYPD (New York Police Department) officers,” the spokesperson added. […]
Woman jailed after trying to kill lookalike in New York with poisoned cheesecake
A ‘ruthless and calculating’ woman has been jailed for 21 years for trying to kill her friend in the US with a poisoned cheesecake to steal her identity. Viktoria Nasyrova was found guilty of attempted murder by a New York jury in February. The 47-year-old took the sedative-laced dessert to Olga Tsvyk’s New York City […]
