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drought watch. New York's mayor has urged residents to take shorter showers, fix dripping faucets and leaks and only flush when necessary, as the city endures the longest dry spell in recent memory. October marked the driest on record, leading to minimal inflow to replenish the city’s reservoirs. Eric Adams has urged residents to conserve and preserve water. ALSO READ: Is Trump winning? What it would mean for US economy and rest of the world

In New York, the officials of the Board of Elections say a «stolen election» isn't possible and elaborate measures have been put in place to counter any subversive attempts. «A multi-jurisdictional national, state and city wide security plan is in place for NYC. Some of these you see, some you don't. All the ballots are secured by the NYPD and we work closely with them. A stolen election in NYC is not possible. We are always trying to stay ahead of the bad guys for sure,» says Vincent Ignizio, Deputy Executive Director Board of Elections in New York.

battleground states two days before the U.S. presidential election, according to the final New York Times/Siena College poll. The opinion poll showed Vice President Harris with marginal leads in Nevada, North Carolina and Wisconsin and former President Trump just ahead in Arizona. The two are in close races in Michigan, Georgia and Pennsylvania, according to the poll, which surveyed 7,879 likely voters in the seven states from Oct. 24 to Nov. 2. In all seven states, the matchups were within the poll's 3.5% margin of error.

Peanut, star of the peanut_the_squirrel12 account, had delighted fans with his adorable exploits, such as nibbling on waffles and wearing tiny costumes. But New York's Chemung County Department of Health and the state Department of Environmental Conservation said Friday that Peanut, along with a racoon living with owner Mark Longo, were possessed illegally and had been euthanized to test for rabies.

House Speaker Mike Johnson is trying to clarify remarks he made at a New York campaign rally where he suggested that Republicans may try to repeal legislation that has spurred U.S. production of semiconductor chips

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), the Punjab government, led by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, has also expressed interest in either purchasing the national carrier or establishing a new provincial airline, tentatively named "Air Punjab." On Saturday, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Nawaz Sharif confirmed that his daughter and Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz had sought his advice on whether the provincial government should pursue the acquisition of PIA or launch a new airline, Dawn reported. «Maryam proposed that the Punjab government launch a new airline, Air Punjab, and I advised her to proceed with further consultations on the potential acquisition of the PIA,» Sharif shared from New York.

Islamic Cultural Centre located on Riverside Drive in New York City, hundreds of Muslims from in and around the neighbourhood join the Friday prayers. One of the main 'dua' made after the prayer is for the people of Gaza. Ali, a corporate professional, is a regular worshipper here, particularly on Fridays. He says the international issues are overshadowing the domestic concerns of the community in November 5 presidential elections. «There are plenty of issues, but I don't think anything comes close to what we are seeing in Gaza. There is a large part of the Muslim community that isn't feeling comfortable with the words and the actions of the candidates,» he said.

Basel Adra, a Palestinian, and Yuval Abraham, an Israeli, spent five years making a movie that depicts daily life in Adra’s village under Israeli occupation

Amazon is leading a rally for U.S. stock indexes, while a surprisingly weak jobs report marred by some unusual occurrences is cementing bets on Wall Street for another cut to interest rates next week

Donald Trump’s recent rally at New York City’s Madison Square Garden, with some claims suggesting attendance reached nearly 200,000. An Oct. 27 Facebook post, shared by multiple users and platforms, including Instagram and X (formerly Twitter), claimed that the rally had “almost 200,000 people” in attendance. However, official figures and venue capacity statistics tell a different story, as per a report by USA Today.

Toronto-based investment management company Brookfield Asset Management Ltd. has moved its head office to New York in a bid to broaden its investor base to include passive institutional investors that collectively manage trillions of dollars.

U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer says a semiconductor research facility in upstate New York will be getting $825 million in funding as one of three national technology centers

real estate prices between India and the United States. Ahluwalia shared a side-by-side comparison, asking followers, “Which $3M apartment would you prefer?” This question sparked considerable debate about the perceived overpricing of real estate in India, leading many to question the market dynamics. In Gurgaon, an investment of approximately ₹26.8 crore (around $3 million) can secure a 4BHK or 5BHK apartment in a prestigious residential society. Listings from 99 Acres show that this amount affords a property exceeding 5,000 square feet, equipped with amenities like a swimming pool, covered parking, a gym, a spa, and access to green spaces. While this offers a luxurious lifestyle, it is strikingly different from what the same sum can purchase in New York.

OpenAI is launching a ChatGPT-powered search engine that could put the artificial intelligence company in direct competition with search giant Google and affect the flow of internet traffic seeking news and other timely information

Peloton has appointed its next CEO

Elon Musk, has bought a compound in Austin, Texas which costs $35 million and it consists of three homes, standing within walking distance from one to another. According to New York Post, the main residence is a mansion of 14,400 square foot and it is made taking the inspiration from Tuscan villas accompanying a six-bedroom house directly.

Jeff Bezos defended the Washington Post’s decision of not endorsing a single US Presidential candidate just ahead of the US Presidential Elections scheduled to be held on November 5 while he asserted that political endorsements eventually creates a perception of bias. According to New York Post, in an op-ed which was recently published, Jeff Bezos described the move as a principal decision which eventually reflects the commitment of the newspaper towards independence. New York Post reported that Jeff Bezos also made an argument that endorsements do not really influence undecided voters and emphasized on the need for media credibility acknowledging the fact that public trust in journalism has eventually declined. Also Read: On Call: New police drama’s release date, where to watch, plot, cast and characters

Taylor Swift is all set and ready to eventually conclude her heavily successful ‘Eras Tour’ while the three final shows are scheduled to be held at Indianapolis Lucas Oil Stadium starting from November 1, 2024 and ending on November 3, 2024 which will also feature special guest Gracie Abrams, reported New York Post. This actually marks the end of Taylor Swift’s US tour following a remarkable run which began in March 2023. New York Post reported that following the recent performances of Taylor Swift in New Orleans where she showcased various new outfits and surprise collaborations, her fans can certainly expect a very exciting finale in Indianapolis. Also Read :This is what Olivia Nuzzi has done to fight a messy legal battle with her ex, Ryan Lizza, over RFK Jr. scandal

A New York City judge has ruled that a law the city has relied on to padlock suspected unlicensed marijuana shops is unconstitutional

New York City schools will close on November 1 to observe the Hindu festival, Diwali. This marks the first time the city's schools have recognised the holiday. «This year Diwali is special. For the first time in the history of New York City, schools will be closed on Friday, November 1 for the festival of Diwali,» Dilip Chauhan, Deputy Commissioner of the Mayor's Office for International Affairs, said. «It's not easy in New York City, where 1.1 million students are studying in the school, to declare the school a public holiday,» said Chauhan. «So many community leaders--they started this movement many years ago--community advocates, elected officials. But finally, under the administration of New York City Mayor Eric Adams, they have declared, The administration has declared, November 1st, Friday is a school holiday.»

recent poll survey by New York Times and Sienna College revealed that 76% of likely voters believe on the fact that democracy in the US is currently under threat while only 20% of likely voters disagree to that fact. According to The Hill, the survey indicated a division among the Americans regarding the specific nature of threat while 21% attribute the threat to Donald Trump, 14% cite corruption in the government and smaller percentages mentioned issues such as immigration, loss of constitutional liberties and misinformation. The Hill reported that the poll survey also highlighted a spilt in the perceptions of which political party would be better for democracy. 45% of respondents view both the parties as good for democracy, whereas, a significant number believes that Democrats (29%) and Republicans (26%) are certainly detrimental to it. Also Read :Did Tim Walz push a Chinese Communist Party official’s daughter to the brink of suicide during a love affair in the 1980s? Here's the truth