A discussion on New York dining mentions that foie gras is still available despite a pending ban set for 2021. The conversation touches on the production of duck foie gras on Long Island and the previous ban in California.
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A discussion on New York dining mentions that foie gras is still available despite a pending ban set for 2021. The conversation touches on the production of duck foie gras on Long Island and the previous ban in California.
Amazon officially announced it will split its second headquarters between Long Island City, New York, and Arlington, Virginia. New York Governor Andrew Cuomo and Mayor Bill de Blasio faced backlash for offering nearly $3 billion in tax incentives and a helipad for Jeff Bezos. State Senator Ron Kim and other progressives have criticized the deal as "corporate welfare," arguing the funds should instead be used to address student debt and infrastructure.
New York City Hurricane History, Superstorm Sandy Comparison
John C. Dvorak presents a historical timeline of major hurricanes hitting New York City to counter claims that Superstorm Sandy was an unprecedented "new normal." He cites the 1821 hurricane, the 1938 "Long Island Express," and several mid-century storms that produced higher storm surges or more rainfall than Sandy. The data is used to argue against the narrative of human-accelerated climate change.
