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Hundreds of people marched across Manhattan in solidarity with Palestinians on Saturday. More than 200 organizations took part in the event, called "Stop Starving Gaza: Mass March for Humanity." Mahmoud Khalil kicks off pro-Palestinian rally in NYC Pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil kicked off the rally outside the New York Public Library near Bryant Park before those in attendance started marching across Manhattan.
Thousands of pro-Palestine demonstrators gathered in Manhattan on Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025 carrying signs, chanting and waving Palestinian flags. (Freedom News TV)
The zoning change aims at decreasing the amount of vacant office space in the city and increasing the amount of housing.
The Rooftop at Pier 17 in NYC is a finalist for America's Best Restroom, praised for its design, cleanliness, and views, but is only open during events.
It's not easy for a restaurant to stay in business for five decades, but if you're fortunate enough to do so, chances are you've built up some loyal customers. That explains why so many people seem to be mourning the upcoming loss of Elephant & Castle,
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ABC7 New York on MSN7-year-old, teen brother and mother detained by ICE after immigration check-in in Lower Manhattan
A 7-year-old girl along with her mother Martha, and 19-year-old brother, Manuel, are being detained by ICE after what was supposed to be a routine immigration check-in at Federal Plaza in Lower Manhattan.
Anti-Israel demonstrators flooded midtown Manhattan calling for a "global intifada" after bipartisan lawmakers introduced legislation condemning the phrase as inciting violence.
A route from the Brooklyn Bridge up to Dyckman Street is completely closed to vehicles for a third straight Saturday.