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Midday mass held at St. Patrick's Cathedral in honor of Pope Francis

1 day ago | ny1.com | Nia Clark

A mass was held Tuesday at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in Manhattan in honor of Pope Francis. “It’s very sad,” Denise Nunez said. “It’s a big loss.”“It’s a sad day for all Catholics, but he’s in a better place,” Sally Davidson said.
Mourners flock to St. Patrick’s Cathedral to pay respects to Pope Francis

2 days ago | ny1.com | Nia Clark

Black and purple bunting, a sign of mourning, hung on the front doors of St. Patrick’s Cathedral in Manhattan Monday.
Advocates demand lawmakers enact protections against ICE

5 days ago | ny1.com | Nia Clark

State and city lawmakers joined demonstrators in Foley Square Friday, expressing outrage at the recent detention and deportations of immigrants by Immigration and Customs Enforcement, which they believe are politically motivated. “This isn’t about the legal immigration process,” State Sen.
Driver in Brooklyn crash that killed mom, two kids pleads not guilty

1 week ago | ny1.com | Estefanía Hernández |Nia Clark

The driver accused of killing a mother and her two daughters as they crossed a street in Brooklyn last month has pleaded not guilty to the charges against her. Miriam Yarimi, 32, of Midwood, entered the plea at her arraignment Wednesday, where she was indicted on charges including second-degree manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide and second-degree assault, prosecutors said.
Outrage after arrest of another activist, Columbia student

1 week ago | ny1.com | Nia Clark

Federal immigration authorities have detained another Columbia University student who led protests against the war in Gaza. This latest action sparked more outcry from both immigrant rights groups and some lawmakers. It also sparked a protest at Foley Square in Lower Manhattan Tuesday.
Police involved shooting in Queens leaves man dead

1 week ago | ny1.com | Nia Clark

Underneath the N and W lines early Monday morning in Astoria, at least three people called 911 reporting a man acting erratically and wielding a knife — some worried he might stab someone. Police said officers arrived in minutes and followed the man across 30th Avenue while ordering him to drop the knife. “So as you can imagine, it’s fast moving. It’s hectic,” said NYPD Chief of Department John Chell.
City toy store prepares for price hikes amid U.S.-China trade war

1 week ago | ny1.com | Nia Clark

After President Donald Trump suspended tariffs on most of the world Wednesday, he hiked them on China — escalating an ongoing trade war. The volatility has made it difficult for businesses that import products from China, like toys.
Businesses in Flushing's Chinatown suffer under Trump's tariffs

2 weeks ago | mynews13.com | Nia Clark

A large percentage of the population in Flushing, Queens was either born in China or has roots in China — and the stores and restaurants reflect that heritage. Many businesses that import goods from China are already being squeezed by President Donald Trump's tariffs on imported goods from China.
Queens restaurants brace for higher costs amid tariffs

2 weeks ago | mynews13.com | Nia Clark

Many people flock to New York City for the food, where they can find just about every type of cuisine in the city.
9/11 families demand trial date amid plea deal controversy

Aug 6, 2024 | spectrumlocalnews.com | Nia Clark

When Beth Murphy’s late husband, Kevin James Murphy, was killed in the World Trade Center attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, she was battling cancer and had two young children. “My husband was at my bedside crying, begging me to live,” she said. “I had a 50% chance of survival. Then he was killed, and my goal at every CAT scan was, ‘Oh my God, I can’t die.