Experts at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine in New York just spent 16 years sprucing up its super-size wall hangings with a labor-intensive process that uses dental probes, tweezers and other tools. Now the historic house of worship is inviting the public to enjoy the fruits of its labors. An exhibit called “The Barberini Tapestries, Scenes from the Life of Christ” runs through June 25.
Much of the Northeast is under a state of emergency as a blizzard is expected to bring over one foot of snow and high winds to the area.
A heavy winter snow storm lashed the northeastern United States Thursday, subjecting New York to near blizzard-like conditions and forcing flight cancellations as schools and the United Nations closed.
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New England ski areas are rejoicing in the recent snow ahead of the traditional start to the season. More →
Ahmad Khan Rahami, 28, a naturalized U.S. citizen from Afghanistan, was arrested Monday in connection to weekend bombings in New York and New Jersey. He was charged with five counts of attempted murder of police officers in connection with a shootout in which he was wounded; federal prosecutors said they were still weighing charges over the bombings. More →
Polish kayaker Aleksander Doba begins his transatlantic kayak adventure from New York to Lisbon.
Sailors raced in New York Harbor for the America’s Cup World Series on Saturday and Sunday in New York, New York. The six international teams competed for points that count toward the final competition, to be held next year in Bermuda. Sailing on catamarans just off-shore of lower Manhattan, America’s Cup was called the biggest sailing event on the Hudson River in nearly a century.
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Musicians honored the late David Bowie on Thursday at “The Music of David Bowie” tribute concert at Carnegie Hall in New York.
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The Japanese Hill-and-Pond Garden at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden in New York is celebrating its 100th anniversary.
Photos of cars at the New York International Auto Show.
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