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Javits

American  
[jav-its] / ˈdʒæv ɪts /

noun

  1. Jacob K(oppel) 1904–86, U.S. politician: senator 1957–81.


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Nearly half a million people were expected to pass through the sprawling Javits Convention Center, from industry bigwigs to families just coming to ogle hundreds of new vehicles on display.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

The audience at North Javits in Manhattan saw two more NFL stars, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley, before a single actor appeared on stage.

From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 2025

Instead of forcing myself to trek to Javits every day, I only attended for two days, spending less than six hours total at the con.

From Salon • Nov. 28, 2024

This year’s fair returns uptown to the Park Avenue Armory after several years at the Javits Center.

From New York Times • Feb. 14, 2024

New York Senator Jacob Javits called the assault on the marchers “an exercise in terror.”

From "Because They Marched" by Russell Freedman