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Crosstown Traffic

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Ranking 390 cities across 56 countries, including all six continents, the www.TomTom.com Traffic Index measures cities worldwide.

It measures by their travel time, fuel costs, and CO2 emissions, providing free access to city-by-city information. You, drivers, city planners, automakers, and policymakers, can use the index to help tackle traffic-related challenges.

https://www.tomtom.com/traffic-index/ranking/

Best and Worst

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Have you ever wanted to circle the globe and travel worldwide? The following are recommendations and early warnings.

Around the World in 80 Days is based on the 1873 Jules Verne novel of the same name. Here are the recommended countries and those that aren't safe for American citizens to select as travel destinations.

First, the ⚠️ warning ⛔️ nations not to travel abroad now.

A Slice of NYC Paradise

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This tiny New York City community offers several unforgettable experiences that give visitors insight into the area's historic charm.

NYC PARKS

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WHEN IT COMES TO GORGEOUS GREEN SPACES, THERE’S MUCH MORE TO NEW YORK CITY THAN MEETS THE EYE.

FROM MANHATTAN TO QUEENS, THE CITY IS BRIMMING WITH MAGNIFICENT PARKS, HAVENS OF GREENERY OF ALL SIZES THAT OFFER AN INVITATION TO STROLLING AND RELAXATION. AN OVERVIEW OF THESE SPACES NOT TO BE MISSED ON A TRIP TO THE BIG APPLE.

Dangerous USA

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Why are there so many dangerous cities in the USA today and which ones FBI says are the most hazardous municipalities?

According to the FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting, there has been a minimal decline in violent crimes in the US over the past few years. While the report only goes up until 2019 for now, it still has significant information.

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.

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

NYC Arts and Crafts Fair

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This weekend is a wonderful time to visit Spring Arts & Crafts Fair will be held on June 5th and June 6th Plenty of Sunshine.

Take advantage of this opportunity to display your craftsmanship to a wide audience with live music, events, and the backdrop of City Island.