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America’s dirtiest city is revealed — and it’s not NYC or anywhere near the north
Do you think New York’s filthy sidewalks, gross subway cars and rat infestations make it America’s dirtiest city? You’re in for quite a surprise. A recent study by LawnStarter has crowned Houston, Texas, as the nation’s dirtiest city — bumping Newark, New Jersey from the top spot. New York City, despite its notorious grime, didn’t even crack the top 10. It landed in 12th place. While the Big Apple dodged the title of dirtiest, it’s still grappling with its trash and pest problems. These are the best cities to raise a family in inflation-weary America Houston’s new dubious honor stems from its terrible air...
Grand marshals named for the Queens Pride Parade. Meet one of the honorees.
NEW YORK - Ahead of the 2024 New Queens Pride Parade, the grand marshals have been chosen to represent leadership, advocacy and diversity.Among the honorees is Amber Ferrer, an advocate and connector within the LGBTQIA+ community of Jackson Heights."I couldn't believe it"She says it felt surreal to hear she'd been chosen."I couldn't believe it," she said. "I'm like, 'Wait. Are you sure you have the right number?'"Having taken on roles from executive general manager to consultant, she supports her uncle Eddie Valentin at his renowned Roosevelt Avenue gay bars, Friends Tavern and Viva La Heights. She calls him a mentor and...
Rain, thunderstorms pummel NY, NJ on Memorial Day
NEW YORK (PIX11) – Memorial Day will bring storms with heavy rains and cloudy skies to New York and New Jersey Monday. Rain and thunderstorms will move through the region toward the evening, and a severe thunderstorm watch was in effect for New York City and New Jersey through 9 p.m. Monday.
Almost half of New Yorkers believe the city's migrant crisis has affected their quality of life
A poll conducted by Newsweek revealed that 45% of New Yorkers believe that the large number of migrants who have arrived in the city over the past year and a half have had "a significant amount" of impact on their quality of life. An additional 30% said it's had "a fair amount" of impact, with only 8% saying they haven't felt any impact at all.
NYC’s ‘Hot Dog King’ and disabled Vietnam vet has cart shut down again, claims city out to get him
The city’s “Hot Dog King’’ has been banned from peddling franks from his sidewalk cart because he allegedly lacks the proper permit — but he says it’s just part of a nonsense campaign to harass him out of business. Beloved Manhattan street vendor Dan Rossi, 73, was ordered to close up his cart outside the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 23 after a city Department of Health inspector cited him for selling without the Disabled Veteran Vendor permit required for that location. But Rossi, a disabled veteran of the Vietnam War, told The Post he’s had that permit for decades — and...
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