New York City

Uber To Limit Drivers' App Access To Comply With NYC Regulation

Reuters | Tuesday September 17, 2019

Uber on Tuesday will begin limiting drivers' access to its app in New York City to comply with regulation aimed at boosting drivers' pay and easing congestion in Manhattan, laws that Uber says will have unintended consequences.

US Yoga Studio Bans Celeb Russell Simmons Amid #MeToo Accusations: Report

World News | ANI | Monday September 16, 2019

Hip-hop artist Russell Simmons might be making efforts to make a comeback post the rape accusations but a Manhattan yoga studio believes he is ruining their zen.

Bakery Deliveryman Steals Cakes Worth 90K USD In NYC: Twitter Explodes With Pastry Jokes

Sakshita Khosla | Tuesday September 10, 2019

NYC's Lady M Confectioners have filed a lawsuit against 32-year-old David Lliviganay for reportedly stealing over a thousand boutique pastries.

Man Arrested For Vandalising New York City's Charging Bull Statue: Report

World News | Indo-Asian News Service | Sunday September 8, 2019

A man was arrested for vandalising the iconic Wall Street Charging Bull statue in New York with an object resembling a banjo.

Rishi Kapoor Dines At Michelin-Star Restaurant In NYC; Says 'Disappointed' With Experience

Sakshita Khosla | Thursday September 5, 2019

Rishi Kapoor celebrated his 67th birthday yesterday. He tweeted about his 'disappointing' experience at Daniel- a Michelin-star restaurant in New York.

One Of The Most Iconic Photos Of American Workers Is Not What It Seems

World News | Jessica Contrera, The Washington Post | Monday September 2, 2019

Eleven pairs of loafers were dangling over the New York City skyline. It was September of 1932, as the Great Depression was reaching its height. Unemployment and uncertainty could be felt throughout the city and the entire country. But on West 49th Street, a pillar of hope was under construction: the art deco skyscraper that would come to be known ...

Pak-American Allegedly Planned Attacks In New York For ISIS: US Officials

World News | Indo-Asian News Service | Saturday August 31, 2019

A Pakistani-American teen allegedly planned deadly attacks in New York City on behalf of the Islamic State (IS) terrorist organisation and wanted to inspire others to launch similar offensives, US officials said.

2 New York Women Plead Guilty In Plan To Build Bomb For US Terror Attack

World News | Reuters | Saturday August 24, 2019

Two women inspired by radical Islam pleaded guilty in New York City on Friday to teaching and distributing information about the manufacture and use of an explosive, destructive device and weapon of mass destruction, federal prosecutors said.

Indian Envoys In US Laud Authorities For Action In Hindu Priest Case

Indians Abroad | Press Trust of India | Monday July 22, 2019

Top Indian diplomats in the US have expressed gratitude to the authorities for their support and quick action following the attack on a Hindu priest in the New York City borough of Queens.

Shoelace Is a New Social Network From Google, Now Live in New York City

Gadgets 360 Staff | Friday July 12, 2019

Shoelace, which comes from Google’s in-house incubator Area 120, is aimed at helping people find activities to do and people to do those activities with.

Indian Man Extradited From US To Germany For Raping Minor

Indians Abroad | Press Trust of India | Tuesday July 9, 2019

An Indian national in the US has been extradited to Germany after it emerged that he was wanted in the European nation for allegedly raping a minor.

Women's Sex Toy Maker Sues New York City Subway, Calls Ad Ban Sexist

World News | Reuters | Wednesday June 19, 2019

A new lawsuit asks why New York City's subway accepts advertisements depicting erectile dysfunction, bare buttocks, inflatable plastic breasts, "Kyng"-sized condoms and cactuses shaped like phalluses, but is refusing ads for women's sex toys.

Uber Copter to Offer Helicopter Rides Starting in July

Hailey Waller, The Washington Post | Friday June 7, 2019

Uber is testing a helicopter service in New York City, according to documents outlining the program obtained by Bloomberg.

Man Arrested On Charges Of Threatening To Bomb Trump Tower In New York

World News | Reuters | Thursday May 23, 2019

A 20-year-old New Jersey man accused of threatening on social media to "shoot everybody" at a pro-Israel march and bomb the Trump Tower skyscraper in New York City was arrested on Wednesday on a string of federal charges, prosecutors said.

US Cop Allegedly Hired Hitman To Kill Husband, Boyfriend's Daughter

World News | Reuters | Saturday May 18, 2019

A New York City policewoman was arrested on Friday and charged with asking a man to arrange the murder of her estranged husband and a 14-year-old girl, court documents showed.