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The Bronx Riviera

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This one has to be filed as I will believe it whenever I actually see it only because I have heard this story way too many times before.

Just after moving to The Bronx in the 1990s to build and launch News 12, I returned to work in NYC long before the millennium. Since then, I began reading and listening to politicians yapping about giving a new facelift to Orchard Beach. This has been going on for four Mayors and some with several terms in office.

Dejavu all over again? Could it be true that the only man-made beach in the city could be getting a new life?

The Bronx Comes Together

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What are Governor Kathy Hochul US Senator Schumer, and Representatives Torres, Ocasio-Cortez, and Bowman doing?

MTA and New York local officials broke ground to celebrate the beginning of construction for the Metro-North Penn Station Access Project that will connect Manhattan and The Bronx like never before.

NYC Gridlock Traffic

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If you have a difficult commute, remember that one rough morning or afternoon drive does not define an entire holiday season. 

Welcome to December, aka Four awkward weeks of NYC gridlock limbo. Best of luck to every commuter slogging through. 

Who’s Falult?

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The 1906 San Francisco earthquake left a visible gap all along the San Andreas Fault line, which can still be seen today.

Located between the North American Plate and the Pacific Plate, the San Andreas Fault is among the most known active faults on the planet. It was named so after the San Andreas Lake that was formed as a result of the fault, which was discovered in 1895 by geologist Andrew Lawson of the University of California, Berkeley.

Paris Sunset

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Paris is the capital and most populous city of France. They called it the city of light and I can see why. Here's one very special sunset

This metropolis is no stranger to nicknames, ‘Lutèce’, ‘Paname’, ‘Pantruche’ and even ‘the City of Light’. But have you ever wondered why? The reasons behind this sparkling nickname are a lot more different than you might expect.

Cannibal Solar Storm

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Cannibal solar bursts may bring auroras as far south as New York City occuring when the sun launches two eruptions within a short time.

TIME - World’s Best

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THE WORLD'S GREATEST PLACES OF 2022 The 50 most extraordinary destinations for everyone on earth to visit and explore.

To compile this list of the World’s Greatest Places, the top spots to visit this year, TIME solicited nominations of places from our international network of correspondents and contributors, with an eye toward those offering new and exciting experiences.

Rude in America

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Which state has many KAREN and KARON types according to recently published findings comparing all the United States of America?

Someone raising their voice and yelling - One person interrupting and talking over another. Several people vigorously talking at the same time, attempting to drown out the others and make their point. RUDE