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Times Square show will go on despite virus surge, mayor says

Cities such as Atlanta have canceled New Year's Eve celebrations

New Year's Eve in Times Square still on, with smaller crowd

Viewing areas that normally accommodate about 58,000 people will be limited to about 15,000 to allow for more distancing

As over 21,000 test positive, New York tallies record number of Covid cases

New York state reported Friday that just over 21,000 people had tested positive for Covid, the highest single-day total for new cases

New York criminal case against Huawei still far from trial

(Reuters) - A three-year-old criminal case against the Chinese telecommunications equipment maker Huawei is still far from going to trial in New York, despite an agreement in the case that let Huawei's chief financial officer go free.

New York ethics board tells former Governor Cuomo to return book money

Former Governor Andrew Cuomo was ordered by New York's ethics commission Tuesday to give up millions of dollars a publisher paid him to write a book about his response to the coronavirus pandemic. An attorney for Cuomo immediately called the action unconstitutional and promised a fight. Cuomo was directed to turn over proceeds earned from American Crisis: Leadership Lessons from the COVID-19 Pandemic within 30 days under a resolution approved 12-1 by the Joint Commission on Public Ethics, according to multiple media reports. The order came a month after the commission voted to rescind the ethics approval it had given Cuomo before he entered into the $5.1 million book deal. American Crisis" was published in October 2020, months before Cuomo resigned amid findings he sexually harassed 11 women. The staff of the commission granted approval of the deal in July 2020, when his counsel told the commission that Cuomo agreed to not use any state personnel or resources to produce his book a

New York to impose mandatory masking or Covid vaccines for businesses

New York will impose mandatory masking for all businesses or require their employees to be vaccinated against the novel coronavirus

Starbucks workers vote to join union at one store in New York's Buffalo

Starbucks employees voted to join a union at one store in Buffalo, New York, delivering the coffee chain its first unionized company-owned location in the US

New York's attorney general seeks Trump's testimony in civil probe

New York's attorney general is seeking former President Donald Trump's testimony in an ongoing civil investigation into his business practices, a person familiar with the matter said.

Didi Global's New York exit a further blow to Chinese listings in US

Chinese listings in the United States have fallen sharply since Didi debuted in New York on June 30

Didi shares plunge 20% on plan to delist from New York Stock Exchange

HONG KONG (Reuters) - Just five months after its debut, ride-hailing giant Didi Global said on Friday it would withdraw from the New York Stock Exchange and pursue a Hong Kong listing, a stunning reversal as it bends to Chinese regulators angered by its U.S. IPO.

Probe into sexual harassment claims against Andrew Cuomo started Aug

The US Department of Justice began a civil inquiry in August into sexual harassment claims made against former Governor Andrew Cuomo, New York officials said

New York reports 5 cases of Omicron; tally of new Covid variant in US now 8

As many as five cases of COVID-19 Omicron variant have surfaced in New York City, taking cumulative tally in the US to eight.

New York declares State of Emergency amid spike in Covid-19 infections

New York Governor Kathy Hochul issued a state of emergency in the state due to a spike in new coronavirus infections and hospitalisations

Bezos donates $100 mn to Obama foundation, $166 mn to NYU medical centre

Obama foundation said it received $100 million. Separately on Monday, NYU Langone Health said it has received a $166 million gift from Bezos and his family.

49th International Emmy Awards all set to be held in New York

The 49th edition of the International Emmy Awards, which celebrates the best in international television, will be held on November 22 in New York.

Starbucks, Amazon open grab-and-go store in New York

The stores offer the full Starbucks menu as well as prepared salads, sandwiches and snacks from Amazon Go

Frida Kahlo self-portrait sells for record $35 mn at auction in New York

A Frida Kahlo self-portrait that shows the artist with the face of her husband, Diego Rivera, in the middle of her forehead, sold at Sotheby's in New York on Tuesday for $34.9 million

Times Square is back open on New Year's Eve with vaccination proof

Tom Harris, the president of the Times Square Alliance, said all spectators aged 5 and over will be asked to show proof of full vaccination

Wall Street warns it will cut NYC workforce in the next five years

Overall, 13 per cent of employers in the city expect to reduce their workforces in coming years

Iconic New York City landmarks illuminated on the occasion of Diwali

Iconic New York City landmarks were illuminated on the occasion of Diwali as top UN officials extended greetings to those celebrating the festival of lights around the world. UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres tweeted "Happy #Diwali. My best wishes to all celebrating." The United Nations also tweeted "During #Diwali, the festival of lights - celebrated in India & by followers of many faiths across the world - clay lamps are lit to signify the victory of good over evil." World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said in a tweet "May the lights of #Diwali bring good health and happiness to everyone celebrating." For the first time ever, Diwali-themed animation adorned One World Trade Center from November 2nd-4th as part of the South Asian Engagement Foundation (SAEF)'s inaugural #AllAmericanDiwali in New York City. On Wednesday, a spectacular Diwali fireworks show light up the sky on the iconic Hudson River. "We are excited to create and curate the ..