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New York City, often called simply New York and abbreviated as NYC, is the most populous city in the United States. With an estimated 2019 population of 8,336,817 distributed over about 302.6 square miles (784 km²), New York is also the most densely populated major city in the United States. Located at the southern tip of the U.S. state of New York, the city is the center of the New York metropolitan area, the largest metropolitan area in the world by urban landmass. With almost 20 million people in its metropolitan statistical area and approximately 23 million in its combined statistical area, it is one of the world's most populous megacities. New York City has been described as the cultural, financial, and media capital of the world, significantly influencing commerce, entertainment, research, technology, education, politics, tourism, art, fashion, and sports. Home to the headquarters of the United Nations, New York is an important center for international diplomacy.

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NYC Mayor paints 'Black Lives Matter' outside Trump Tower New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio joined Reverend Al Sharpton and others on Thursday in painting the words "Black Lives Matter" on Fifth Avenue - and right outside of Trump Tower. Lisa Bernhard has.. Credit: Reuters - Politics Duration: 01:34Published 23 hours ago

Staten Island tattoo studio reopens after lockdown Tattoo aficionados this week rushed to body art parlors across New York, including InkStained Tattoo Studio on Staten Island as the city reopened Monday, entering Phase 3. Freddie Joyner has more. Credit: Reuters - Politics Duration: 01:28Published 23 hours ago

Anti-mask activists rally in virus hotbed Florida Anti-mask activists on Saturday (July 11) took their campaign to a grilled cheese bar and restaurant in Windermere, Florida - a state fast becoming the epicenter of COVID-19. This report produced by.. Credit: Reuters - Politics Duration: 02:17Published 23 hours ago

Fay weakens over eastern New York Fay weakened to a post-tropical low pressure system Saturday as it hit eastern New York, the U.S National Hurricane Center said. Fred Katayama reports. Credit: Reuters - Politics Duration: 00:45Published 23 hours ago

Black Lives Matter Mural Painted in Front of Trump Tower The street mural was completed on Fifth Avenue outside of Trump Tower in New York City on Thursday. Credit: Cover Video STUDIO Duration: 00:53Published 1 day ago

Tibetan community stages protest against China outside Chinese consulate in New York Members of the Tibetan community on Friday staged a protest against China outside the Chinese Consulate in New York. Demonstrators raised anti-China slogans and were seen waving the Indian and US.. Credit: ANI Duration: 02:05Published 3 days ago

Cardi B Crystal-Studded Ombré Manicure, Kulture's Birthday To celebrate her daughter Kulture's second birthday, Cardi B went all out and got them matching gold anklets, watches, and rainbow Ugg slippers — because well, why not? As if that wasn't enough, the.. Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:33Published 3 days ago

Sacha Baron Cohen has police called on him as Rudy Giuliani prank backfires Sacha Baron Cohen's prank on Rudy Giuliani backfired on Tuesday when the former New York mayor called the police on him. Credit: Cover Video STUDIO Duration: 00:47Published 4 days ago

Supreme Court Grants NY Prosecutor Access to Trump's Financial Records According to CBS News, the Supreme Court ruled 7-2 in favour of Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance on Thursday. Credit: Cover Video STUDIO Duration: 01:18Published 4 days ago

Former New York City Mayor called the police on Sacha Baron Cohen! Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani has revealed he called the police when Sacha Baron Cohen tried to prank him while wearing a pink bikini! Credit: Bang Media World Duration: 01:45Published 5 days ago

U.S. Supreme Court rules some Trump financial records can be revealed The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday ruled that a New York prosecutor can obtain President Donald Trump's financial records but prevented - at least for now - Democratic-led House of Representatives.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 02:14Published 5 days ago

Black Lives Matter mural unveiled in Harlem A large Black Lives Matter mural was unveiled in the New York City neighborhood of Harlem on Wednesday (July 8). Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:12Published 5 days ago

JCPenney Closing More Stores JCPenney has added two more stores to the list of locations it plans to close. Both stores are located in New York City. One location is in the Manhattan Mall. The other location is in Brooklyn Kings.. Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:32Published 6 days ago

Texas doctor fears NY scenario as COVID-19 cases surge The Chief Medical Director of United Memorial Medical Center (UMMC) in Houston, Texas has a grim prediction for the city, as the number of coronavirus cases continues to soar. This report produced by.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:54Published 6 days ago

'Blended learning' in the fall for NYC public schools -mayor New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio on Wednesday announced that public schools will have "blended learning" in the fall that will limit classroom attendance to a maximum of three days per week in an.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:36Published 6 days ago

Deutsche Bank to pay $150 mln penalty over Epstein New York authorities have fined Deutsche Bank $150 mln over failures including the services it provided to Jeffrey Epstein - the former financier who committed suicide while awaiting trial on charges.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:09Published 1 week ago

Ghislaine Maxwell Moved To NYC Facility, Begins Quarantine Newser reports Ghislaine Maxwell, the girlfriend of the late Jeffrey Epstein, is now in a federal detention center in New York City. However, it isn't the one where Epstein died last year. The British.. Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:34Published 1 week ago

Congresswoman helps ducks cross road in New York Congresswoman Kathleen Rice stops traffic in New York to help some ducks cross the road. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:36Published 1 week ago

Woman Charged Over Central Park 911 Call (Newser) – A white woman who called police on a birdwatcher in New York City's Central Park on Memorial Day will be charged in connection with that call. Christian Cooper, a 57-year-old Black man and.. Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:33Published 1 week ago

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Largest city in the United States

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