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(L to R) Ronav Shah, Maile Meyoung Thung, Ivy Ponda and Mihir Kumar hold the National Economics Challenge trophy after winning the David Ricardo Division in Atlanta.

(L to R) Ronav Shah, Maile Meyoung Thung, Ivy Ponda and Mihir Kumar hold the National Economics Challenge trophy after winning the David Ricardo Division in Atlanta. ( Photo: Council for Economic Education.)

After months of preparation, four Hunter College High School freshmen survived a sudden-death tiebreaker against a team from China to win the National Economics Challenge.

20 Seconds to Glory: Hunter College H.S. Freshmen Win Nat. Economics Title

09 Jun 2026 | 05:38

”For Marty, a cup of coffee and a piece of cake is the perfect snack. If the owner gave Marty a free piece of cake, how would her total utility of cake change?”

The question flashed on the screen. Four freshmen from Hunter College High School had 20 seconds to answer. Months of studying, practice presentations...

65 volunteers gathered at Hudson River Park for a day of volunteer gardening, sponsored by Citi Bank. (Credit: Hudson River Park)

65 volunteers gathered at Hudson River Park for a day of volunteer gardening, sponsored by Citi Bank. (Credit: Hudson River Park)

Citi Bank Hosts ‘Green Day’ in Hudson River Park for Volunteers

09 Jun 2026 | 12:24

Banking giant Citi hosted their annual ‘Citi Family Day’ at the Hudson River Park (HRPK), collaborating...

A Buddhist organization that owns a vacant building on W. 44th St. wants to sell it off, a court petition notes, for around $4 million dollars.

A Buddhist organization that owns a vacant building on W. 44th St. wants to sell it off, a court petition notes, for around $4 million dollars. ( Photo: Google Maps )

Buddhist Org. Wants to Sell Vacant Building in Hell’s Kitchen for $4.1M

09 Jun 2026 | 03:20

Long-delayed plans to transform a vacant building at 344 W. 44th St. into a Buddhist temple could be...

Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced that he would be awarding 1000 New Yorkers with $50 tickets to FIFA World Cup matches May 21. (Credit: NYC Office of the Mayor)

Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced that he would be awarding 1000 New Yorkers with $50 tickets to FIFA World Cup matches May 21. (Credit: NYC Office of the Mayor)

1000 Lucky New Yorkers Win $50 World Cup Tickets Through Lottery

08 Jun 2026 | 03:28

As the city prepares for the FIFA World Cup, Mayor Mamdani, in partnership with the NYNJ FIFA Host Committee,...

Secret Service officers patrolling the stadium before the lockdown.

Secret Service officers patrolling the stadium before the lockdown. ( Photo: Will Thalhimer)

Game 3 Watch Party Scuttled as Frozen Zone Surrounds MSG for Trump Visit

08 Jun 2026 | 06:33

Barriers were set out on the streets and sidewalks surrounding Madison Square Garden in anticipation...

Archbishop Gustavo of San Antonio (left) and Archbishop Hicks of NY (right) made a friendly wager on the outcome of the NBA finals, between the San Antonio Spurs and NY Knicks, before Game 1 June 3.

Archbishop Gustavo of San Antonio (left) and Archbishop Hicks of NY (right) made a friendly wager on the outcome of the NBA finals, between the San Antonio Spurs and NY Knicks, before Game 1 June 3. ( Photo: Instgram and X)

Archbishops of NY and San Antonio Adopt New Teams, Wager on NBA Finals

08 Jun 2026 | 02:35

Archbishop Ronald Hicks, head of the Catholic New York Archdiocese appeared to be in the drivers seat...

PinPride NYC is returning for its fifth year. The event is open to members and allies of the LGBTQIA+ community.

PinPride NYC is returning for its fifth year. The event is open to members and allies of the LGBTQIA+ community. ( Photo: Ali Bisset)

LGBTQIA+ Pinball Tournament PinPride NYC Returns for Fifth Year

08 Jun 2026 | 11:51

If you asked the city’s avid pinball players how they would describe the game’s community, the first...

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