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NYC Ferry carried 7.4 million passenger trips in FY2025, while the city subsidised each trip by an average of $8.33 across six routes serving all five boroughs

New York City's ferry service has seen significant growth, now serving around 7.4 million passengers. To keep fares affordable amidst increasing demand, public funding remains essential. Over the years, rising ridership and fare revenues have lowered the subsidy needed per trip. NYCEDC is committed to balancing operational costs with equitable…

The Economic Times · Oct 18

India's cuisine, culinary diversity & Bollywood take centre stage at New York City's biggest food festival

The NYC Wine and Food Festival recently featured an event highlighting Indian cuisine with renowned chefs. Maneet Chauhan and Chef Vijaya Kumar hosted 'Flavours of Bollywood', showcasing various regional dishes and street food. Guests enjoyed diverse offerings like idlis, butter chicken, and malai ice cream, emphasizing the depth of Indian…

The Economic Times · Oct 18

Buvette, London WC2: ‘It’s actually rather lovely’ – restaurant review

This offshoot of a New York favourite isn’t reinventing the wheel, but it does bring a touch of Gallic glam to the neighbourhood

The Guardian - UK · Oct 18

Federal court dismisses suit against New York’s sanctuary laws in a loss for Trump administration

New York’s mayor celebrated the ruling and said: ‘Our city belongs to all of us, and we will not abandon our neighbors’

The Guardian - US · Oct 17

New York teen Mike Satterlee who built $808,000 3D-printing business at 19 reveals how much it made in 2026

Mike Satterlee, a 19-year-old entrepreneur from Clifton Park, New York, turned a $500 3D printer into CruiseCup, a business that generated $808,000 in gross revenue in 2025. Despite the impressive sales, the young entrepreneur pays himself just $500 to $1,500 a month, choosing to reinvest much of the money into…

The Economic Times · Oct 17

Insults, odd obsessions and rambling thoughts: a week in Trump rallies

President has hit red states to drum up Republican support – and his increasingly strange performances are on full display

The Guardian - US · Oct 17

Mother tried to protect daughter's property rights in 1987; 39 years later, court rules against her

A property transfer made by a Queens mother in 1987 led to a legal dispute nearly four decades later. Mary Mangiaracina had tried to secure lifetime rights to the Ridgewood property for herself and her daughter. However, after the property was sold to new owners, her daughter challenged the sale-related…

The Times of India · Oct 17

In 2024, a New York dairy farmer kept farming alongside a 6.5-megawatt solar project; wider panel spacing allowed tractors to pass and hay to grow

An increasing number of farmers are exploring solar leases as a way to secure consistent income while maintaining their agricultural practices. The partnership between solar developers and farmers focuses on effectively implementing agrivoltaics within productive farmland. To achieve this, various design elements must be considered to meet the requirements of…

The Economic Times · Oct 17

New York’s Plaza Hotel to close for four years to restore its historic facade

Starting in January 2027, New York City's iconic Plaza Hotel will embark on a significant facade restoration that is projected to last a minimum of four years. This closure will impact not only guests but also local residents. With previous renovations totaling $450 million between 2005 and 2008, and a…

The Times of India · Oct 17

Harry Styles' emotional tribute to Liam Payne

Harry Styles has paid an emotional tribute to Liam Payne, on stage at Madison Square Garden in New York, with a new song.

BANG Premier · Oct 17