Cold snap chills New York City’s rats, and heats up the fight against them
This week’s frigid weather has many New York City residents shivering, scurrying into cozy spots and feeling sapped. Including the rats.

NYC, new area code

New York City is getting a new area code. Here's who will get the new number.
NYC getting new area code
New York City is getting a new area code because of economic growth. I was among 700 people in the hall to hear Donald Trump address the World Economic Forum in Davos. I wondered whether his blunt style landed.
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Move over 917, 347, 718, 929: NYC (excluding most of Manhattan!) is getting a new area code
The New York State Public Service Commission on Thursday approved the petition by the North American Numbering Plan Administrator (NANPA) to implement a new area code.
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ICE agents arrest hundreds of migrants in sanctuary cities, including New York City
Federal law enforcement and ICE agents have arrested over 500 undocumented migrants wanted for outstanding crimes in sanctuary cities, including some from New York.
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Democrats and Republicans urge Trump to pull the plug on New York City congestion pricing
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy, a Democrat, is also urging Trump to cancel the congestion pricing program. He says the surcharge on drivers has been a "disaster" for commuters and residents in his state who commute to New York City for work.
Bird flu isn't an immediate health threat in New York, but preparations have begun
As more cases of bird flu emerge across the country, public health leaders in New York City are watching warily -- and making preparations in case the virus becomes a more immediate threat.
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13 Largest Cities in New York, Ranked by Population
New York, often called the Empire State, is one of fourth-most populated in the United States. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 19.9 million people live in the state.
The SS United States is set to be sunk. But new wrinkles have delayed the historic ocean liner’s next chapter
The SS United States was poised to set sail at the end of last year on her final voyage from Philadelphia to the bottom of the Gulf of Mexico to become an artificial reef. But Coast Guard concerns have complicated the trip south.
Why New York Is a Sanctuary City, and How That Could Change Under Trump
New York’s status as a sanctuary city for undocumented immigrants has shifted over time. Now, as President-elect Donald J. Trump prepares to enter office, it may shift once again.
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Opinion: New York City under Trump’s second term
Just days into his second term, President Donald Trump signed executive orders that will change the fundamental principles of the United States as we know it. In an alarming string of executive orders,
This city in New York has the hottest housing market in the US, study finds
For the second year in a row, Zillow — a real estate website — predicts that a specific city in New York will be the most competitive for buyers in the coming year in the United States. Buffalo is predicted by Zillow to have the hottest housing market in the United States.
Hochul looks to raise retirement age for New York State Police to bolster ranks
Despite New Yorkers expressing concerns about their safety, police departments are struggling to recruit and retain officers.
The Bars, Restaurants, and Lounges to Know in New York City This Winter
On a quiet street in the West Village sits Zimmi’s, a Southern French restaurant whose food is served in a warm, simple room with checkered tablecloths and wooden chairs. Homey dishes include poached leeks with egg and dijon mustard, lamb stew, and tagliatelle with chicken ragout and sage.