For the first time in years, New Year’s Eve parties are back in full swing, despite a possible equipment shortage and a tripledemic.
Tag: New York City
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When Pelé Took New York by Storm
In August 1967, it was hard to imagine that Americans might get interested in soccer. Then Pelé played at Yankee Stadium.
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When the Times Square Ball Drop Began at Midnight
Nowadays, the ball drop is a countdown, ending at the stroke of midnight. But it used to work more like a starter’s pistol.
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The First Legal Dispensary of Recreational Weed Opens in New York
The first legal sale of recreational weed took place in a dispensary in Manhattan, just meeting the state’s deadline to open a store in 2022.