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US International Tourism Plunges in 2025 Amidst Political and Economic Headwinds

In 2025, international tourism to the US is significantly down, with a projected $12.5 billion decrease in spending and 2 million fewer visitors to New York City compared to 2024, impacting businesses and causing job losses due to anxieties surrounding US immigration policies and political rhetoric.

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New York City Lags on Implementing Voter-Approved Racial Equity Policies

New York City voters overwhelmingly approved charter amendments to advance racial equity in November 2022, but the city's implementation is lagging behind schedule, failing to meet deadlines for a required racial equity plan and showing no clear integration of racial equity into its budget, despite ...

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Masked ICE Agents Arrest Asylum Seekers in NYC After Court Appearances

Congressman Dan Goldman reported witnessing masked ICE agents arresting asylum seekers in NYC following their court appearances, sparking protests and raising concerns about transparency and the potential chilling effect on legal processes.

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Former NYPD Commissioner Bernard Kerik Dies at 69

Former New York City Police Commissioner Bernard Kerik, who led the department during the September 11th attacks, died at age 69 after a private battle with illness; he later served as a Trump ally and faced federal charges, receiving a presidential pardon.

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Cryptocurrency Investor Arrested for Kidnapping, Torture

John Woeltz, 37, was arrested in Manhattan on Saturday for allegedly kidnapping a 28-year-old man from Italy on May 6th, torturing him for weeks in an upscale apartment to obtain his Bitcoin password; the victim escaped and reported the incident, leading to Woeltz's arrest and the discovery of vario...

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Crypto Investor Arrested for Kidnapping and Torture

A 37-year-old cryptocurrency investor, John Woeltz, was arrested in Manhattan for allegedly kidnapping and torturing a 28-year-old Italian man for several weeks to obtain his Bitcoin password; the victim arrived in the US on May 6th and escaped on Friday, leading to Woeltz's arrest and arraignment o...

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Antisemitic Attack in NYC Amidst Rising Hate Crimes

In New York City, a 72-year-old Jewish man was assaulted while posting images of hostages from the Israel-Hamas war, with attackers shouting "Free Palestine"; this incident, investigated as a possible hate crime, reflects a broader rise in antisemitic attacks in the US, although NYC saw a 14% decrea...

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NYC Air Quality Alert: Ozone Pollution Impacts Millions

An air quality alert is in effect for New York City and surrounding areas until 11 pm ET on Wednesday due to high ground-level ozone, urging residents, especially those with respiratory issues, to stay indoors.

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And Just Like That" Season 3 Embraces Opulence and Low-Stakes Drama

The third season of "And Just Like That" shifts its focus from major conflicts to the minor dramas of wealthy, middle-aged women in Manhattan, embracing a calmer, more luxurious tone, exemplified by a lengthy shoe montage.

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Judge Blocks Trump Administration From Withholding Funds Over NYC Congestion Pricing

A New York judge issued a temporary restraining order, blocking the Trump administration from withholding federal funds from New York City over its congestion pricing program, which has reduced traffic and increased public transit use since its January launch; the program will continue until at leas...

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NYC Kidnapping and Torture: Two Arrested

Two individuals, John Woeltz and Beatrice Folchi, were arrested in New York City on Friday, June 21, 2025, for the kidnapping and torture of an Italian tourist who arrived in the city on May 6th. The victim, held captive in Woeltz's $30,000-$40,000 per month SoHo apartment, was allegedly tortured fo...

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NYC Crypto Investor Arrested for Kidnapping, Torture

A cryptocurrency investor, John Woeltz, and a 24-year-old woman, Beatrice Folchi, were arrested in NYC after allegedly kidnapping and torturing Woeltz's 28-year-old former Italian business partner for two weeks in a SoHo townhouse to steal cryptocurrency passwords; the victim escaped and called the ...

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