Since its founding, the Belmont section of the Bronx, fondly known as Bronx Little Italy, has been a critical part in the development of the borough and city. ... Whether you come to the area for shopping, dining, one of our exciting events, or after a visit to the Bronx Zoo, New York Botanical Garden, or Yankee Stadium, the Belmont Business ...

May 18, 2022 · The New York Court of Appeals became the first high court in an English-speaking jurisdiction anywhere in the world to agree to hear such an appeal, said an animal rights organization representing ...

May 18, 2022 · Happy, an Asian elephant, at the Bronx Zoo, is at the center of a lawsuit now before New York’s highest court over whether a basic right for people can be extended to an animal. Bebeto Matthews ...

May 21, 2022 · In a friend-of-the-court brief, the New York Farm Bureau and other agriculture groups said the NRP’s “new-fangled theory of personhood” would sweep up pigs, cows and chickens. The National Association for Biomedical Research said authorizing such petitions on behalf of animals could drive up the costs of conducting critical research.

Source: New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. About this data Note: The map shows the known locations of coronavirus cases by …

The team's new ballpark, Hilltop Park (formally known as "American League Park"), was constructed in one of Upper Manhattan's highest points—between 165th and 168th Streets. The team was named the New York Highlanders. Fans believed the name was chosen because of the team's elevated location in Upper Manhattan, or as a nod to team president Joseph Gordon's …

May 11, 2022 · In a statement, state Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins said, “New York's painful history on this issue - from the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory to the recent Bronx fire - …

However, since the early 2010s, New York's Puerto Rican population started to grow again, being in the midst of another major migration wave out of Puerto Rico. According to the 2010 census, Puerto Ricans represent 8.9 percent of New York City alone (32% of the city's Hispanic community), and 5.5% of New York State as a whole.

Manhattan is New York’s most famous borough. In fact, most people believe Manhattan to be a synonym of New York. ... the Bronx was synonymous with poverty and crime. In recent years, the borough has taken a 180º turn. ... Staten Island. Staten Island is located in the southernmost district of New York City and is the least-known to tourists ...

New York City is one of the most culturally diverse cities in the world and full of contrasts between its different boroughs and 8.5 million residents. On this tour you will have the opportunity to get off the beaten path and explore amazing neighborhoods in four of the five NYC boroughs.