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NYC mayor signs bill to create safer hotels

November 5, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

New York City Mayor Eric Adams has signed legislation to improve the safety of hotels for employees and visitors and boost the city’s tourism industry.

New Jersey state senator says New York red light cameras ‘a blatant money grab’

October 24, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

A New Jersey state senator condemned New York Gov. Kathy Hochul for signing legislation to expand the use of red-light cameras.

Poll: New York’s mayor should take a hike

October 4, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

More than two-thirds (69%) of New York City residents say Mayor Eric Adams should resign as mayor.

Friends of Governors Island changing its name to the Governors Island Foundation

October 2, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

Starting Nov. 1, the Friends of Governors Island will become the Governors Island Foundation.

Which airport had the most flight cancellations during the last four months of 2024?

October 1, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

LaGuardia Airport in New York City could have the most flight cancellations during the last four months of 2024, followed by Denver International Airport and Orlando International Airport.

Feds sue Norfolk Southern over delayed Crescent trains

July 30, 2024 Todd DeFeo

The federal government has sued Atlanta-based Norfolk Southern, saying the company is violating federal law by delaying Amtrak’s Crescent trains that operate between New York and New Orleans.

New York City to roll back ‘right to shelter’ law

March 18, 2024 The Center Square

New York City Mayor Eric Adams says the city’s “right-to-shelter” policy will be “significantly” rolled back under an agreement between his administration and homeless advocates.

British Airways Concorde returns to New York City’s Intrepid Museum

March 12, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

The British Airways Concorde will return to the Intrepid Museum on Thursday, March 14, following a months-long restoration at the Brooklyn Navy Yard.

Murphy chides New York’s MTA over $15 congestion toll

March 5, 2024 The Center Square

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy is doubling down on criticism of the New York’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s plans to charge a $15 congestion pricing toll to enter Manhattan, arguing that the process of approving the new charges violates state laws.

New York officials outraged over beating of NYPD officers by migrants

February 1, 2024 The Center Square

New York Republicans are calling for the deportation of a group of undocumented migrants who were released without bail after a brutal beating of two NYPD police officers in Times Square.