New Yorkers flock to Manhattan park for lovable woodcocks' bobbing strut American woodcocks continue to attract onlookers in a New York City park The Independent UK · Apr 9
New York’s Government Is Really Obsessed With Tweeting About Filling Up Potholes New York’s official government X account, @NYGov, blew up the internet on April 8 when it posted a rather suggestive PSA. The post said, “it’s hole filling season,” which immediately set off a chain reaction of viral innuendo and memes. This was quickly followed by a more straightforward, but still… The Mary Sue · Apr 9
‘Unhinged’ Trump has ‘unchecked power’ and world ‘holds its breath’ with each tweet, says Schumer in call for war powers vote ‘The entire world holds its breath, wondering what's next going to come out of his mouth,’ the New York Democrat said The Independent UK · Apr 8
‘She wanted to die, not be killed’: Canadian woman says 93-year-old mother nearly euthanised over one remark New Yorkers are being warned they could be opening “Pandora’s box” as the state moves towards legalizing physician-assisted suicide this summer, with Canada’s experience as a cautionary tale. The Times of India · Apr 8
The most stressful airports in the country for travelers have been revealed in new study The study also named the least stressful airports in the country The Independent UK · Apr 8
‘Baby Killers!’: NYC nurse fired after viral antisemitic Times Square rant at Israeli tourists – Watch video A New York City mental health nurse was fired after a video of her harassing a group of Israeli tourists in bustling Times Square went viral online. In the video, the nurse can be seen confronting the men — who were simply sitting with their luggage, and shouting incendiary remarks… The Times of India · Apr 8
Blake Lively Accuses Justin Baldoni Team of 'Manufacturing' Advantage in It Ends With Us Trial Blake Lively has accused Justin Baldoni and his co-defendants of seeking a tactical edge in the It Ends With Us trial by refusing to confirm whether they will testify in person. Her lawyers have asked a New York federal judge to compel the defence to clarify its plans ahead of… International Business Times UK · Apr 8
Teens accused of bombing attempt at Mamdani home openly discussed plans to kill Emir Balat and Ibrahim Kayumi were arrested 7 March with alleged homemade devices at Gracie Mansion in New York The Guardian - US · Apr 8
ISIS-Inspired Gracie Mansion Bombers Thought They Would Kill Up To 60 People Two men accused of attempting to bomb a protest outside of New York's Gracie Mansion hoped to kill 60 people and wanted to see the protest organizer "split" in half, according to court documents. International Business Times · Apr 8
New York's Penn Station closure, 27-mile train journeys and 450% price hikes: World Cup travel chaos and cost continues The 2026 World Cup is only two months away but fans are already bracing themselves for travel chaos and cost FourFourTwo · Apr 8
Who is Rex Heuermann? Architect-turned Gilgo Beach serial killer admits to strangling 8 women Rex Heuermann, a 62-year-old Long Island architect, admitted in court on Wednesday that he strangled eight women over nearly three decades, ending a chilling chapter in one of New York’s most notorious unsolved murder cases. The Times of India · Apr 8
Jamie Dimon warned high taxes would push business out of New York, but the city is honing its edge over Miami in attracting top talent, report finds More skilled professionals are moving to New York than Florida, according to a white paper from real estate firm JLL shared exclusively with Fortune. Fortune · Apr 8
New Survey Finds Nearly Half of New Yorkers Approve of Mayor Zohran Mamdani The survey, reported by The New York Times, is the first high-quality nonpartisan poll to capture New Yorkers' views of Mamdani since he took office on Jan. 1. Latin Times · Apr 8
Timeline of horror traces the Gilgo Beach serial killings from first victim to final confession The serial killer’s wife and daughter were in court as he confessed to killing eight women The Independent UK · Apr 8
International Business Times UK · Apr 8 Todd Blanche Says Donald Trump Has 'Duty' To Pursue and Target Prosecutors Who Indicted Him Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche defends President Trump's pursuit of prosecutions against political adversaries, framing it as a constitutional duty.
The Times of India · Apr 8 Why did New York disappear in 1977 under snow that never fell from the clouds In late January 1977, New York state's neurobiological science was challenged by meteorology with an anomalous blizzard or ground blizzard that moved snow from Lake Erie into Buffalo using sustained winds of near hurricane speeds (69 miles per hour). Normally, when it snows, clouds supply the snow that accumulates on…
Tom’s Hardware · Apr 8 British cryptographer Adam Back is the secret creator of Bitcoin, claims new report — Back refutes investigation, says parallels to Satoshi are just a coincidence The hunt for Satoshi Nakamoto has circled back to a likely candidate, Adam Back, thanks to a New York Times article that draws striking parallels between the two. Back denies being Satoshi, saying it's all just a coincidence and confirmation bias on behalf of the reporter. The 40-page-long investigation goes…
The Guardian - US · Apr 8 Roughly half of New Yorkers approve of Zohran Mamdani as he approaches 100 days as mayor – poll Marist poll shows that 48% of city residents approve of Mamdani’s performance while 55% view him favorably
The Conversation · Apr 8 City animals act in the same brazen ways around the world The urban monkeys in New Delhi are so bold they’ll steal the lunch right off your plate. If you’ve spent time in New York, you’ve probably seen squirrels try to do the same. Sydney’s white ibises got the nickname “bin chickens” for stealing trash and sandwiches.
International Business Times UK · Apr 8 Why France Sold 129 Tonnes of Gold in New York, to Buy It Back in Europe? Inside BdF's Profitable Repatriation France has successfully repatriated its gold reserves from New York, securing a £11.2 billion gain by upgrading to higher-standard bars in Europe
Digital Camera World · Apr 8 From gold mine to auction house: what Sebastiao Salgado's latest print sale teaches us about making photos that really matter As signed prints attached six-figure sums, there are lessons for every photographer who's ever doubted the value of their work
The Independent UK · Apr 8 Ann Dowd: ‘I haven’t been hired for my looks, so I’ve never depended upon them’ INTERVIEW: The New Yorker played the formidable Aunt Lydia in ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ for almost a decade. Now, as she returns in its timely sequel ‘The Testaments’, Dowd talks to Ellie Harrison about how the show reflects modern America, what it’s like turning 70, and why she wants to use…
Livingetc · Apr 8 A Film Colorist Owns This Greenwich Village Apartment and, Perhaps Unsurprisingly, It's a Masterclass in Unexpected Color Combinations In this film colorist’s New York apartment, design classics are successfully mixed with bold pieces from the modern art scene
Louder · Apr 8 "There are certain signature sounds that come directly from his playing – not from the equipment, but from him." New Rush drummer Anika Nilles reveals her thoughts on Neil Peart's playing Anika Nilles will make her touring debut with Rush in Los Angeles in July
Homes & Gardens · Apr 8 Drew Barrymore Spent Two Years Renovating an 18th-Century Estate in Upstate New York – Now, She's Selling It for $5 Million Step inside the actress's Harrison home, full of timeless charm and excellently employed color – it's the perfect flexible family home