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NY won't pay to keep Statue of Liberty open during federal shutdown, Gov. Hochul says
The national park remained open during previous government shutdowns thanks to state funding. Hochul said she wouldn't foot the bill this time.
By
Jimmy Vielkind
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Trump tariffs, tiffs tied to NYC tourism drop are ‘catastrophically’ affecting business
Canadian visitors, irked by talk of "annexation," are staying away from the city and United States altogether.
By
Arun Venugopal
Arts & Entertainment
Staying in NYC for July 4? Here’s how to take advantage of an emptier city.
With many locals heading out of town this weekend, try your luck at some of the city’s buzziest spots.
By
Ryan Kailath
Arts & Entertainment
Tourists are staying away from the US. What does that mean for NYC?
“I’ve already had 20 bus tours of Canadians cancel," said one tour operator. "That’s over 1,000 people."
By
Hannah Frishberg
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Coney Island to reopen with ‘egg cream christening’ next weekend
The People's Playground is back.
By
Hannah Frishberg
Arts & Entertainment
Why do so many people want to touch the Wall Street bull's testicles?
Same reason anyone does anything on Wall Street: To get lucky.
By
James Ramsay
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Emily Nadal
Arts & Entertainment
NYC is the most popular tourist destination in the U.S., report says
The average cost of a night at a hotel in the city was $303.
By
Jessica Gould
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How to walk like a New Yorker: A holiday guide for both tourists and locals.
While city sidewalks aren’t as heavily regulated as multi-lane freeways, several practiced pedestrians told Gothamist that some of the same general rules should apply.
By
Samantha Max
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'A bad day at Disney' — Roosevelt Islanders say their tram is overrun with tourists
Roosevelt Island residents say they sometimes have to wait for two or three trams to pass just to get home from work.
By
Brittany Kriegstein
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Sasha Linden Cohen
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Outdoor dining is here to stay in NJ's restaurants, bars and breweries
The Garden State is embracing the pandemic era change.
By
Verónica Del Valle
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