New York City
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One of the key financial, communications, and arts centers of the world.
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Mr. Klein rightly points out that Ms. Hannah-Jones ignored the availability of high-performing charter schools as an option for New York City families who are unhappy with their neighborhood schools.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026
We spoke to 20-somethings in New York City to see if there was a sweet spot for when to talk salaries.
From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026
Tens of thousands of runners fill the streets with spectators cheering them on in each of the city’s boroughs during the annual New York City Marathon, taking place on Nov. 1.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026
New York City is never more electric than on marathon day.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026
Maybe we are going to New York City.
From "The (Mostly) True Story of Cleopatra's Needle" by Dan Gutman
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