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6 million applicants for 10,000 units: Housing lottery leaves out New Yorkers most in need | amNe...

6 million applicants for 10,000 units: Housing lottery leaves out New Yorkers most in need | amNe...

New York City's housing crisis is no secret and the city's low-cost housing landscape remains extremely diffi…

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Despite heavy use, Unisphere and Flushing Meadows Corona Park suffer from years of underfunding

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By Renee DeLorenzo Verified, Shane O'Brien
| amNewYork Verified
The Unisphere has been the majestic centerpiece of Flushing Meadows-Corona Park for more than 60 years after its unveiling at the 1964-65 World's Fair. But today, the majesty of both the global symbol of "Peace Through Understanding" and the park itself has been seriously deteriorated. The fountains accompanying the steel globe have not functioned in more than three years.
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2026 WORLD CUP: Haaland sparkles as Norway stuns Brazil at MetLife Stadium, reach quarterfinals

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By Shane O'Brien
| amNewYork Verified
Erling Haaland scored a stunning late brace as Norway stunned Brazil in a 2-1 victory at MetLife Stadium Sunday afternoon to book its place in the World Cup quarterfinals for the first time ever. Haaland broke the deadlock with an emphatic header 11 minutes from time before hammering home a sensational second on 90 minutes to put the result beyond doubt. A late Neymar penalty, with what was probably his last touch for Brazil, was nothing but a consolation.
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New pedestrian plaza opens on Fifth Avenue, offering concessions and public seating

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By Shane O'Brien
| amNewYork Verified
A new pedestrian plaza featuring public seating and concession stands will open on Fifth Avenue near Central Park this Friday, in a bid to bring more public space to an area that has historically provided little pedestrian-friendly amenities.
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