The much-maligned New York subway could be set for a multi-billion-dollar upgrade. —AFP Photo NEW YORK — New Yorkers like nothing more than to moan about the city's creaking subway, but transport bosses announced on Monday a multi-billion-dollar proposal that they hope will put a stop to that. Long delays, reduced services at the weekends and dirty stations lead many residents to complain that the US financial capital is a first-class city with a third-class metro. New York's Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) said it planned to spend US$37.3 billion improving underground trains services over the next five years, more than double the previous budget. "This plan exceeds my wildest expectations," said Andy Byford, CEO of the New York City Transit Authority. The budget, which is yet to be approved, includes $6.1 billion on 1,900 new trains and more than $7 billion on improved signaling. It also proposes billions of dollars on station improvements, including … [Read more...] about New York proposes to double spending on maligned subway
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New York county takes ‘extremely unusual’ step to ban unvaccinated minors from public places amid measles outbreak
New York county takes 'extremely unusual' step to ban unvaccinated minors from public places amid measles outbreak Unvaccinated people under age 18 are banned from public places in Rockland County, New York, as of midnight Wednesday, according to John Lyon, director of strategic communications for County Executive Ed Day. Day announced the order Tuesday. The declaration is an effort to contain an outbreak of measles that began in October; 153 cases have been confirmed in the county. The outbreak began when an unvaccinated resident became infected while visiting Israel and returned with the disease. It has mostly affected observant Jewish neighborhoods. New York City has reported 214 cases as of Wednesday from the outbreak, also in Orthodox Jewish communities, according to the city department of health. "We're not punishing the people who are doing the right thing already and following the rules. We just want to encourage everyone to do the right thing so we can stop this outbreak," … [Read more...] about New York county takes ‘extremely unusual’ step to ban unvaccinated minors from public places amid measles outbreak
Vietnam designer’s collection at New York Fashion Week attracts media praise
After the show, the collection and backstage images were featured on Zimbio, The Daily Beast, The Impression and other popular media outlets. Cong Tri's designs appear on The Daily beast. The Da Nang-born designer’s show has received considerable attention from the international media partly because of the participation of Victoria's Secret models. "It sounded like a dream lineup for the Victoria's Secret fashion show. But when Jasmine Sanders, Shanina Shaik, Josephine Skriver, Lais Ribeiro, and Jasmine Tookes showed up to the shows at Gallery II at Spring Studios in New York City it was for an entirely different designer," the Daily Mail reported Tuesday. It also featured Cong Tri’s collection, describing Shanina Shaik's outfit as: "The cover girl also wore this stunning one-shoulder gown with a slit up the front and silver heels." Zimbio posted a photo of Cong Tri preparing his design for supermodel Caroline Trentini backstage. The Daily Beast's initial … [Read more...] about Vietnam designer’s collection at New York Fashion Week attracts media praise
Vietnam designer’s collection at New York Fashion Week garners global attention
After the show, the collection and backstage images were featured on Zimbio, The Daily Beast, The Impression and other popular media outlets. Cong Tri's designs appear on The Daily beast. The Da Nang-born designer’s show has received considerable attention from the international media partly because of the participation of Victoria's Secret models. "It sounded like a dream lineup for the Victoria's Secret fashion show. But when Jasmine Sanders, Shanina Shaik, Josephine Skriver, Lais Ribeiro, and Jasmine Tookes showed up to the shows at Gallery II at Spring Studios in New York City it was for an entirely different designer," the Daily Mail reported Tuesday. It also featured Cong Tri’s collection, describing Shanina Shaik's outfit as: "The cover girl also wore this stunning one-shoulder gown with a slit up the front and silver heels." Zimbio posted a photo of Cong Tri preparing his design for supermodel Caroline Trentini backstage. The Daily Beast's initial … [Read more...] about Vietnam designer’s collection at New York Fashion Week garners global attention
20 killed in New York limo horror
Viet Nam News NEW YORK — Twenty people have been killed after a limousine careened out of control in what investigators described on Sunday as the most deadly transportation accident in the United States for nearly a decade. All 18 occupants of the SUV-style stretch limo died along with two pedestrians on Saturday afternoon in upstate New York, police deputy superintendent Christopher Fiore told a news conference. He said the 2001 Ford Excursion had failed to stop at an intersection and continued into a parking lot, ultimately crashing into a parked car. Investigators have not yet established if the victims were wearing seatbelts. "Twenty fatalities is horrific... This is one of the biggest losses of lives that we have seen in a long, long time," added National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) chairman Robert Sumwalt. "This is the most deadly transportation accident in the country since February of 2009," he added -- referring to the Colgan Air Flight crash from New … [Read more...] about 20 killed in New York limo horror
Wedding limousine crash kills 20 in New York
Twenty people were killed on Sunday (Oct 7) after a limousine carrying a wedding party careened out of control in what investigators described as the most deadly transportation accident in the United States for nearly a decade. An SUV-style stretch limousine sped down a hill, crashing into pedestrians outside the Apple Barrel Country Store and Cafe, the Albany Times Union said, citing police. All 18 occupants of the SUV-style stretch limo died along with two pedestrians on Saturday afternoon in upstate New York, police deputy superintendent Christopher Fiore told a news conference. He said the 2001 Ford Excursion had failed to stop at an intersection and continued into a parking lot, ultimately crashing into a parked car. Investigators have not yet established if the victims were wearing seatbelts. "Twenty fatalities is horrific ... This is one of the biggest losses of lives that we have seen in a long, long time," added National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) chairman … [Read more...] about Wedding limousine crash kills 20 in New York
Learning to nap in New York, city that never sleeps
New York is the city that never sleeps, but arduous commutes, hellish hours and ultra-competitive jobs mean even the most wired of party animals or dedicated employees have to recharge their batteries. But instead of knocking back a coffee or quaffing an energy drink, a growing number of New Yorkers are opting for a quick nap during office hours. With affluent Americans increasingly health conscious - indulging in fads such as green juice, hot-house yoga and matcha tea - a few pay-for-sleep businesses are now offering customers a little shut-eye on the QT. Nap York is one. Opening three months ago in a three-story building near Penn Station, $12 buys patrons 30 minutes in a wooden sleep cabin, day or night. "We wanted to accommodate all the exhausted New Yorkers," explains Stacy Veloric, the company's marketing director. "It's really hard to find peace and quiet within New York City." The business opened with seven cabins, but demand quickly exceeded supply and they added 22 more. Soon … [Read more...] about Learning to nap in New York, city that never sleeps
MTV Video Music Awards return to New York in August
Viet Nam News NEW YORK — The MTV Video Music Awards, the televised gala known for headline-grabbing performances and celebrity antics, will return to New York on August 20. The music and youth culture network made the announcement with its trademark astronaut-clad "moonperson" appearing outside Radio City Music Hall, the historic theater where the awards will take place. "New York City’s creative energy has always fueled those who live and work here. This is where music, film, and art collide and where the Video Music Awards were born," Mayor Bill de Blasio said in a statement. The move comes amid intense competition between Los Angeles and New York for cultural events, as the pop music business steadily migrates to the West Coast. The Grammy Awards held a one-off edition in New York in January after 15 years in Los Angeles, while the MTV Video Music Awards have largely alternated, taking place in New York’s Madison Square Garden in 2016. Julie Menin, New … [Read more...] about MTV Video Music Awards return to New York in August
Man dies after fire breaks out at Trump Tower in New York
An elderly man died late Saturday (Apr 7) after a blaze erupted on the 50th floor of Trump Tower in New York which also injured four firefighters, officials said. Plumes of smoke from the 50th floor of Trump Tower were seen as the fire was put out by the New York Fire Department. (Photo: AFP) The New York Police Department said the 67-year-old man was found "unconscious and unresponsive" when officers arrived at the scene of the fire. The man was pronounced dead after being taken to Mount Sinai Roosevelt Hospital, according to police, which said the medical examiner's office would determine the cause of death as part of an ongoing investigation. "This was a very difficult fire. As you can imagine, the apartment is quite large, we are 50 stories up. The rest of the building had a considerable amount of smoke," the New York City Fire Department (FDNY) said. It said the four firefighters had "non-life threatening" injuries and that the blaze had been brought "under control." … [Read more...] about Man dies after fire breaks out at Trump Tower in New York
New York unveils plans for fossil fuel divestment
While other cities in Europe and the United States have already taken similar steps, New York hailed its move as significant as it is the biggest metropolis in the country. The city suffered billions of dollars of damage in Hurricane Sandy.New York's US$189 billion pension fund - held for city employees such as police officers, teachers and firefighters - currently has around US$5 billion in securities of more than 190 fossil fuel companies, officials said.Mayor Bill de Blasio said staff will instruct fund trustees to start analysing ways to divest responsibly from fossil fuel over the next five years, in a process that officials warned would not be easy and that would take time."New York City is standing up for future generations by becoming the first major US city to divest our pension funds from fossil fuels," de Blasio.US President Donald Trump inflamed the world last year by announcing that the United States would withdraw from the Paris climate accord, setting off a … [Read more...] about New York unveils plans for fossil fuel divestment