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New York City

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One of the key financial, communications, and arts centers of the world.

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Last year, James flew up from his home in Georgia to New York City to canvass for Zohran Mamdani's mayoral campaign.

From BBC ● Oct. 30, 2026

Across the U.S., elite athletes like Joel Reichow—last year’s top American finisher at the New York City Marathon—spend their days fitting customers who have no idea their shoe salesman runs a 4:30 mile.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2026

In West Hollywood, home to the largest Russian-speaking enclave outside New York City, Voda Spa has served the community since 2007.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 27, 2026

While Lorre has shared very little about his New York City condominium, Robb Report has previously reported that he has a “multimillion-dollar” luxury home situated downtown.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 27, 2026

You could have started out talking about New York City Ballet, and you wound up playing Battleship.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis

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