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New York’s small business lodging crackdown – another ripple from a big wave

November 21, 2023 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

While the dust has scarcely settled from the landmark ruling in New York City resulting in a massive crackdown on short-term rentals, the full extent of the fallout from the decision has yet to be fully grasped by many – perhaps even by the city itself.

Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum changes name to Intrepid Museum

October 5, 2023 Sightseers’ Delight

The Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum has officially changed its name to the Intrepid Museum.

Mets to retire Strawberry’s 18 and Gooden’s No. 16. in 2024

August 29, 2023 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

The New York Mets team will retire Darryl Strawberry’s No. 18 and Dwight Gooden’s No. 16 in separate pre-game ceremonies in 2024.

Report: New York City is the most dangerous ‘Sanctuary Community’ in America

September 1, 2022 The Center Square

As Texas Gov. Greg Abbott continues to bus foreign nationals who’ve entered the U.S. illegally to New York City, a new report reveals that the Big Apple is the most dangerous so-called “Sanctuary Community” in America.

Auditor: Time to boot the NYC Ferry operator

July 11, 2022 The Center Square

New York City has been asked to find a new ferry operator following a scathing audit finding of more than $224 million unreported over a six-year period.

Mets to retire Keith Hernandez’s No. 17 in July

January 11, 2022 Sightseers’ Delight

The New York Mets will retire Keith Hernandez’s No. 17 during a ceremony before a July game against the Miami Marlins.

MTA moving forward with $2.87 billion Penn Station Access Project

December 24, 2021 T.A. DeFeo | The Center Square contributor

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is proceeding with a $2.87 billion project to bring Metro-North trains from the Bronx, Westchester and Connecticut into Manhattan’s Penn Station.

Travel News & Notes for Sunday, December 19, 2021

December 19, 2021 Sightseers’ Delight

Here is a look at some of the travel-related headlines for Sunday, December 19, 2021.

Officials break ground on $1.5 billion modernization project of JFK airport’s Terminal 4

December 19, 2021 Sightseers’ Delight

Last week, officials broke ground on a $1.5 billion privately financed expansion and modernization of Terminal 4 at New York City’s John F. Kennedy International Airport.

New York officials pleased by news of Canadian border reopening

October 13, 2021 The Center Square

More than 18 months after COVID-19 forced the shutdown of America’s borders, the federal government announced late Tuesday that it would reopen them to fully vaccinated “non-essential travelers” next month – news that received a positive reception in New York state.