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NYC SKYSCRAPERS

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Since the dawn of the 20th century The Big Apple has been home to the largest and most impressive buildings in the world.

skyscraper is a tall, continuously habitable building having multiple floors. Modern sources currently define skyscrapers as being at least 100 meters ...

NYC SALAD

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I agree that #USA is an #American melting pot, and I would also prefer to call #NYC a tossed or mixed salad.

LITTLE RICH BOY LOSES

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After the New York City Council limits The Big Apple’s Madison Square Garden special permit to a mere five years, Jimmy is pissed.

GOP = GO POOR

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GOP House Speaker Kevin McCarty represents Huron. Population 7,084, 41.3 % poor, 18.9% unemployed, with a $31,429 income.

According to published reports, this is the poorest city in California and lies among a range of other economically challenged populations. To understand the extent of this city’s struggles, we must compare it to similar areas.

Below is a list of the five poorest cities in California as of recent data, including other variables such as their unemployment rates and median household incomes.

CITY OASIS

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When we think of New York beaches, the first thing that comes into our mind is probably Montauk or Coney Island.

SILVER ALERT

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A Latino friend is missing and #CityImages is posting this Silver Alert as a public service for our local community of readers.

‘UPDATE He’s found we went to a hospital in Brooklyn and now he home I took his sister and Elvia to pick him up 

This notification system was established in the United States to distribute information about missing persons, especially senior citizens with Alzheimer's disease, dementia, or other mental disabilities in order to aid the Comm in locating them.

GLOBAL POPULATION

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While some New Yorkers may feel the city is becoming excessively crowded, they are not close in comparison with other municipalities.

Throughout my career I have had the opportunity to travel to Tokyo, and Shanghai from my hometown in New York City. That is why I chose tiny City Island, A Slice of NYC Paradise.

HIP HOP AT 50

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This is the 411 on The Bronx and the 50th anniversary of Hip Hop music, which is home and where this genre started way back.

For the 50th anniversary of hip hop's birth, some heavy hitters performed at Yankee Stadium Friday night — in the Bronx, right where this music was born. The all-star lineup included artists like Run-DMC, Lil Wayne, Snoop Dogg, Eve, Wiz Khalifa, and Nas in an exuberant celebration called “Hip Hop 50 Live.”

From 'Straight Outta Compton' to '8 Mile': Essential hip-hop movies to celebrate 50 years

THE BRONX ARMORY?

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NY has some of the largest counties in the US by population, our headquarters are located on The Bronx's smallest island.

Previously, #CityImages asked NYC officials about the plans for The Bronx Armory, but New York City Economic Development Corporation apparently enjoys stonewalling the news media.

EXPOSED

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Exposed & Overlooked Invisible peril? Some US communities are stuck with higher pollution exposure risks and dangers.

The News & Observer's Adam Wagner and The Charlotte Observer's Gavin Off for their compelling story, “Exposed and Overlooked” shed light on a critical issue: how certain communities in North Carolina have endured higher pollution exposure risks. With stunning visuals interspersed, this comprehensive story serves as a reminder about the power of journalism to drive positive change and promote environmental justice