New York City

New York sets record for air pollution; Governor says it's 'emergency'
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On Wednesday evening, at 7 p.m. (local time), New York was the city with the world’s worst air pollution, hitting 241 on the Air Quality Index (AQI), far higher than the 179 recorded by Lahore, which came next on the index. On Thursday morning at 10 a.m., it continued to hold the record of the most polluted city with a reading of 182, according to IQAir, which monitors air quality around the world in real time.
New Yorkers suffer from smoke, haze due to Canadian wildfires
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The air quality index in New York City reached "hazardous" levels on Wednesday afternoon, reports Xinhua news agency. By 3 p.m., it was above 300, according to US government online platform AirNow, an air quality data site, which warned that at that level, "everyone should stay indoors and reduce activity levels".
New York tops New Delhi in air pollution level
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He said that the city's Air Quality Index (AQI) number hit 218 because of smoke from forest fires in Canada up north. At the time New Delhi's AQI number was in the 190 range. As the city choked on the drifting smoke, iIts skyline turned into various shades of grey and, as the evening sun filtered through, orange, obscuring the tops of some of the high-rise buildings.
4 great white sharks detected in waters off NY, New Jersey
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According to OCEARCH, a global nonprofit marine research group which provides open-source data about shark migration, recently recorded four male great white sharks around the coasts of the two states, CNN reported on Sunday.
Indian-American announces congressional run from Illinois
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Nikhil Bhatia, who has worked in urban education for 11 years as a teacher and principal, presently serves as a local School Council member at Galileo Scholastic Academy in Chicago.
Indian-American wins Democratic nomination for top post in US County
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Makhija had thrown his hat in the ring for the primary election on Tuesday for Commissioner of Montgomery County, which has one of the largest Asian-American populations in Pennsylvania.
Harry-Meghan looked nervous, says Indian-American cab driver
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Speaking to the BBC, Singh, who goes by the name Sonny, said that he picked the couple up at a local police precinct in Midtown Manhattan. "I was on 67th Street and then the security guard hailed me. Next thing you know, Prince Harry and his wife were hopping into my cab," he said.
Ex-NYC Mayor Rudy Giuliani sued for sexual harassment
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Noelle Dunphy, who says she was hired by Giuliani's firm in 2019 when he was working as former President Donald Trump's personal lawyer, filed the $10 million civil case in New York state on Monday, reports the BBC.
New York scrambles to handle influx of migrants
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Tensions also rise as New York City works to send some migrants to neighbouring counties, reports Xinhua news agency. On Tuesday, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed an executive order and declared a disaster emergency in the state, allowing the state to mobilize more National Guard members and to quickly react to food and supply needs.
NYC Mayor names Indian-American to racial advisory board
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The 15-member advisory board will help ensure the city continues to lead the nation in innovative, racial equity work and carries out the city's newly enshrined charter changes. Tambar most recently served as Vice President of Community Health at Northwell Health and is currently the President and CEO of New York Junior Tennis.
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