Examining Midtown, Lower Manhattan: Survey Reveals Ongoing Struggles with Post-COVID Recovery, Ranking Among the Lowest in the US

Metro By Carl Campanile Published Nov. 5, 2023, 12:33 p.m. ET Foot traffic in New York City’s business districts is still down 33% from pre-COVID-19 levels, making it one of the slowest recovering cities in the country, according to a recent survey. A study by the University of Toronto analyzed foot traffic in major cities …

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The Passing of an Irreplaceable Individual

What do you call a person who is vital to the functioning of your family, even though they are not related by blood? And how do you express the sorrow when that person is no longer with you? Carmen Ayala was that vital person for us. For 24 years, she took care of my aunt, …

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I-95’s Rapid Reconstruction Defies the Norm

Two weeks ago, an unfortunate incident occurred on I-95 in Philadelphia, resulting in a section of the highway being burned and collapsed. At that time, it seemed like it would take months to repair and restore this crucial transportation route. However, to everyone’s surprise, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro unveiled a temporary fix on Friday that …

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