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Stunning late Knicks surge sinks Cavs in OT thriller

New York have come from the clouds late in the fourth quarter to then go on and beat Cleveland by 11 points in overtime to start the Eastern Conference finals.

AAP · May 20

New York’s 2026 Tax Break Lets Cities Slash Up to 65% Off Seniors’ Home Values — But You Have to Ask for It

For many retirees in New York, rising property taxes have become one of the biggest threats to staying in the homes they worked decades to...

Saving Advice · May 20

New York woman dies after falling into open manhole after exiting car

A 56-year-old woman died after falling into an open maintenance hole on a busy Midtown Manhattan street, New York police and utility officials said on Tuesday, as authorities investigated how the incident occurred. The woman fell into the hole after parking her SUV near Fifth Avenue and East 52nd Street…

France 24 · May 20

BC-Gold-Silver

NEW YORK (AP) — Futures trading on the NY Merc Tuesday:

AAP · May 19

Checker Raises $8M from Galaxy Ventures, Al Mada Ventures and Framework Ventures to Unify Fragmented Digital Asset Markets for Institutions

NEW YORK, May 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Checker, a global network that enables financial institutions to plug into stablecoins and digital asset liquidity, cross-border payments, treasury, and credit via a single API, announced today that it has raised $8M in funding from Galaxy Ventures, Al Mada Ventures, and Framework Ventures.…

AAP · May 19

Busiest US commuter rail system resumes operations as deal reached to end strike

Trains are rolling again on the Long Island Rail Road after a deal was reached to end a strike that had shut down the busiest commuter rail system in the country

AAP · May 19

New York hotel workers union reaches deal to avoid strike ahead of World Cup

Eight-year contract between union and hospitality industry group will boost pay of hotel housekeepers to over $100,000

The Guardian - US · May 19

I tested Sony’s $650 fashion headphones — the 1000X 'The Collexion' are more than just pretty

The Sony 1000X “The Collexion” takes everything people love about the Sony WH-1000XM6 and wraps it in a luxurious metal-and-leather redesign with richer, more spacious sound.

Tom’s Guide · May 19

J.S. Held Experts Recognized by ABF Journal as 2026 Legends & Leaders

NEW YORK, May 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Global consulting firm J.S. Held celebrates the recognition of two experts in ABF Journal's 2026 Legends & Leaders special edition, which honors individuals who define excellence, resilience, and innovation in specialty finance. Brian Gleason is recognized as an Icon, and Michael Sutters is…

AAP · May 19

Manhole death in NYC: Straight from her Mercedes-Benz, woman falls into uncovered sewer hole

A 56-year-old woman died after falling into an uncovered manhole in Midtown Manhattan, New York City after she stepped out of her parked Mercedes-Benz. The incident took place outside the Cartier store at 653 Fifth Avenue at around 11:19 pm local time, on Monday, May 16. The woman plunged 10…

The Times of India · May 19