The three exhibition halls on the second floor are centered on New York. The audience can explore the 400-year long history of New York from these novel and continuous exhibitions, and in the innovative interactive gallery-“Future City Lab” (Future City Lab) Think about the future of the city. Source: Museum of the City of New York The unique exhibitions on the third and fourth floors focus on everything from social activities in the city to the built environment of New York. Source: Museum of the City of New York You can explore the past of the city, understand the present of the city, and imagine the future of the city. The New York City Museum will bring you endless excitement. Museum address: 1220 Fifth Avenue at 103rd Street New York, NY 10029 Visiting time: Friday to Sunday 10am – 6pm Tickets: US$20, free admission with The New York Pass Enjoy an enjoyable trip to New York Priced in days and covering 100+ New York tourist attractions, the New York Pass provides users with a variety of options, cost-effective, free and easy-to-use attractions ticket solutions. After buying a ticket on the Chinese official website of the New York Pass http://newyorkpass.cn/ or WeChat applet (“Go City 旅城”), save the pass to your mobile phone and show the QR code at the entrance of the attraction to quickly enter without contact And enjoy the skip-the-line privileges of designated popular attractions granted by the pass, a comprehensive Chinese version of “New York Travel Guide” and more than 20 exclusive discounts on shopping and dining

A couple and marriage registration certificate. (Source: wsj.com) New York State and New York City have fully reopened since May 19, but there is one place that is still unable to welcome special guests, happy people, that is the New York marriage registration office. . The building is located in the central district of Manhattan where people not only in New York come to register their marriage, so the standard important procedure here is that couples will hug, kiss passionately and take photos to save. memorable moment after being awarded the sacred certificate. But now, the traditional procedures indispensable for couples who want to be married cannot be done because of the risk of infection. COVID-19 too high, even when the pandemic has been pushed back in New York as it is now. The New York marriage registration office has been closed since March 2020 after the pandemic broke out here. It has long been considered a symbolic destination for marriage, and before the pandemic hit, this massive building saw long lines of brides and grooms lining up to be officially spoken. “I agree/you agree” to your other half. In an interview with the Vietnam News Agency reporter, Mr. Michael McSweeney, in charge of the marriage registration office New York , stated: “Before the pandemic hit, our office was very busy, especially during the warmer months, and we did marriage formalities for couples on a first-come, first-served basis. So every day, many people come to line up, they bring their relatives and children here, so the atmosphere is always fun like a festival. A lot of people in other places also want to choose New York as the place to officially say something special.” At that time, flower and photography shops are always ready to open their doors to welcome happy guests to capture their memorable moments. But those scenes are now gone. As of March 2020, marriage recognition ceremonies in New York must be conducted online, and couples receive marriage certificates also on the online platform. In 2020, the office marriage registration New York held an online marriage registration ceremony for 25,603 couples; much less than the 75,370 pairs registered in 2019 due to the impact of the pandemic. Joanne Stevenson and her husband, who went to the New York marriage office to complete the marriage certificate in 2019, shared: “It’s boring to see this place so quiet, but to be honest, that’s why we didn’t have to. have to line up.” As for Joanne’s husband, she remembers the scene like a “happy office” when they went to do the marriage procedures in 2019. He feels sorry now that couples have to get married online . City officials are planning to be able to open the door to welcome couples to register for marriage while ensuring everyone’s safety, but the ability to organize according to the traditional method before the pandemic is still too difficult. . Mr. McSweeney said that the marriage registration office is currently working with relevant New York City agencies to develop a specific plan to help people come to register their marriage directly as before. .

Next, they climbed the rope down to the fourth floor, threading through an open window into the JP Morgan gem and mineral gallery. They are about to commit the biggest jewelry heist in New York history. Police find fingerprints after the theft of precious stones worth 3 million USD in 1964. Photo: Getty Images One is Jack Roland Murphy, a 27-year-old world-class surfer and violinist. This mastermind is commonly known as the surfer Murphy. His partner is Allan Kuhn, 26, of Miami. The watchman was 29-year-old Roger Clark, sitting in a sleek white Cadillac parked on the street, keeping in touch via walkie-talkie. Using glass cutters and rubber bands, the two thieves carefully sawed three glass cabinets so that the sound of the saw matched the sound of the plane flying in the sky to avoid attracting the attention of 8 security officers tasked with protecting the large museum big. The thieves took their time, spent a few hours in the lobby, and that night, they escaped with 22 gems worth $3 million in today’s prices. Among them, there are three rare gems: the Star of India, a 563.35 carat stone the size of a golf ball; The 100.32-carat DeLong Star ruby ​​and 116.75-carat dark purple Midnight sapphire – one of the largest black sapphires in the world. After collecting the loot, the thieves calmly passed a few policemen in the small park around the museum, then disappeared into the night. Murphy was sober enough to say hello to the officer. Then the thieves entered a jazz club, sipped cocktails. A veteran criminal who committed a series of burglaries in Miami, Murphy didn’t even bother to change his clothes. Indian Star. Photo: Wikipedia This elaborate heist started with stolen gems. The past of the Indian Star is always shrouded in mystery. This is a rounded pale green gemstone, 2 billion years old, 5cm in diameter, with a unique pattern like a 6-point star on the top and bottom, first discovered in Sri Lanka in the 1700s but forever 200 years later history will be marked. In the late 19th century, American philanthropist and financier JP Morgan hired gem collector George Kunz to buy a set of gems. The Indian star was among the jewels in the collection that Mr. Morgan later donated to the museum. There is so much lost information about many things in museums and especially in private collections, says Erin L. Thompson, a professor of art criminology at John Jay University in New York. Their owners did not specify their previous owners. No one knew about the journey of the Star of India and its owners until it was in the hands of George Kunz. Another mystery of this stone is why it is called the Star of India, and not the Star of Ceylon, the old name for Sri Lanka. DeLong Star ruby ​​red purple with 6 lines, originating from Myanmar, at that time was considered the most perfect ruby ​​in the world. An American named Edith Haggin DeLong donated the gem to the museum after buying it from collector Martin Leo Ehrmann in 1937 for the equivalent of $390,000 today. Ehrmann travels the world looking for rare and expensive jewelry, but the origins of the pieces in his collection are still unknown. There is no information on the sale and valuation of the DeLong Star ruby. US agents free Murphy (centre) after he was arrested in Miami. Photo: Getty Images The morning after the theft, James Oliver, the director of the American Museum of Natural History, was pulling his teeth when the museum staff discovered the theft. New York’s 20th police squad arrived at the scene just after 10 a.m. when informed. They found fingerprints and opened an investigation. The museum immediately closed. At first, investigators discovered that the thieves acted very carefully. When handling the box of large gems, they applied tape strips all over the circle of glass to be cut to prevent the glass from breaking and falling. Then they beat with a rubber mallet. With the next two boxes, they change their ways, just breaking the box and getting the jewels. The scene of the theft. Photo: Getty Images Officials say the thieves are unprofessional when estimating the value of the gems. They had forsaken a precious box of sapphires in favor of diamonds and emeralds of much less value. In addition, stolen rare gems cannot be sold because they are too popular. A plainclothes police officer tracked down staff at the nearby Cambridge House hotel, saying that the trio of thieves had recently thrown a grand party in an expensive room. After obtaining a search warrant and raiding the room, detectives discovered drugs, museum plans and books about gems. As police were searching the room, Roger Clark entered, saying that Murphy and Kuhn had flown to Miami. These two men were arrested two days after the theft and taken to New York. However, because there were no witnesses and no physical evidence, the case became groundless. Kuhn and Murphy were soon released on meager bail. District Attorney Marurice Nadjari started looking for other crimes committed by these guys to get a reason to detain them or at least get them to pay higher bail. Searching through old files, he found evidence to imprison two thieves. Kuhn when he was arrested in Miami in 1964. Photo: Getty Images While flying back to New York for the trial, Kuhn and Murphy were accused of strangling a woman to steal jewelry from a Miami hotel a few months earlier. That woman turned out to be the famous Hungarian actress Eva Gabor. The guarantee is now up to 100,000 USD. Gabor later did not sue, but the incident was enough for these two men to sit behind bars and be forced to negotiate. Sitting in jail, Kuhn told Mr. Nadjari that he could bring back the gems if he let him go to Miami alone. Not believing, on January 5, 1965, Nadjari and three plainclothes staff were on the same flight as Kuhn. After a series of phone calls and countless delays, they received instructions to find the locker keys at the Northeast Miami Trailways bus stop. Not long after arriving at the bus stop, a detective named Richard Maine returned with two soggy bags containing nine gems. These two bags were stuffed in Kuhn’s boat in Biscayne Bay. The gems are on display again at the museum, this time better protected. However, the DeLong Star ruby ​​is still missing. The thieves confessed to the crime and spent about two years at the Rikers Island prison in New York. The following September, a third party personally negotiated with a holder of the DeLong Star. Billionaire John D MacArthur paid a ransom of $25,000, or $200,000 at today’s prices, and the stone was recovered from a phone booth in Florida. Later, a man named Duncan Pearson was convicted in connection with the crime of hiding the ruby. However, several other gems were never found. For example, the Eagle diamond, a gem that was first discovered by a well digger in 1876 near the town of Eagle in Wisconsin, USA. It is thought that this diamond was cut into many small pieces, making the natural masterpiece forever disappear. Murphy did not change after serving his prison term in 1967. His crimes went beyond theft, becoming more cruel and violent. In 1969, he was found guilty of murdering two women who were accomplices in the theft of stocks and bonds worth $500,000 (equivalent to $4 million today). During a boat trip in Florida, a female accomplice threatened to accuse Murphy and his accomplice Jack Griffith if they did not share a larger amount. Both women were then beaten to death with batons, and their bodies were thrown into the sea. Murphy was convicted again and spent 17 years in Florida State Prison. While in prison, he began to minister with other inmates, preaching about atonement. In 1986, he was released and spent the rest of his life preaching to prisoners.

After the contest ends Miss Universe, Miss Khanh Van flew to New York to do some personal work. She quickly took a series of photos posing in the middle of the most famous city in America to show off to her fans. Just a simple photo taken right in the hotel room, no fancy clothes, but Miss Khanh Van also proved her top beauty. It can be seen that Khanh Van’s spirit and health are still very good after many days of stressful exams, little sleep and unappetizing food. Netizens I think she lost a lot of weight after that Miss Universe, but also because of that, Miss Khanh Van has a smaller waist and slimmer shoulders. Her side angle in this photo makes many people flutter. Khanh Van’s charisma has also improved significantly, especially her smile is more natural and radiant than before. Miss Khanh Van said that the contestants Miss Universe Everyone called her Miss Fashion because of the diverse, colorful and very impressive designs that she wore during the competition. Because Khanh Van is very hard to change, there are days when he changes up to three different costumes that make everyone very excited. Miss Hau also revealed that the other Misses were especially impressed with the fringed dress inspired by terraced fields, so Khanh Van was very proud to wear this design.

However, at that time, Hendrix did not think about the expensive living in New York, ranked 3rd in the 10 cities with the highest spending and housing prices in the world, according to research by consulting firm ECA International . While many friends move to more remote boroughs like Brooklyn or Queens to save money, Hendrix insists on living alone in midtown Manhattan. However, with a small amount of money provided by her parents, this 21-year-old girl can only live in a micro apartment. In New York, micro houses are only about 4.5-9 m2 wide and are usually suitable for single people. Hendrix found a 7 square meter apartment in the West Village for $1,345 a month. “The building is in the heart of the city, has fire exits and is the perfect space for a recent college graduate like me.” Liv Hendrix’s 7 square meter room. Micro-houses appeared in the US since 1987. However, after the Covid-19 pandemic broke out, these few m2 apartments became a trend. The majority of tenants are low-income groups or young single people. In New York, since 2015, the city government has been testing the My Micro NY micro-apartment model at 27th Street, Brooklyn Navy Yard in the Manhattan district. 22 out of 55 micro apartments are for low-income people. The remaining apartments are subject to commercial rents of over 3,000 USD/month. Make the most of every space In the small room, Hendrix’s bed took up most of the space. So during the day, she often doubles the bed, stacking extra mattresses and pillows around to turn it into a couch. This way helps Hendrix have more living and working space and correct the habit of sleeping in every morning. She had thought about using the attic as a place to sleep. “However, this option is not feasible because I am afraid that the attic will not support the weight or I may roll down at any time.” The kitchen area right next to the bed is where Hendrix does everything from brushing his teeth and washing his face to cooking, making coffee and washing dishes. “Although it’s a bit inconvenient, I still can’t get rid of the habit of drinking coffee every morning. I have to stand on top of the refrigerator to get coffee, water heater and make drinks right under the sink because there is no space at the counter.” . Without a closet, Liv Hendrix hangs clothes on a drying rack, hangs bags and shoes on the wall. After breakfast, Hendrix also cooked food for the day and cleaned the sink to use for other things. The 7 m2 room has no room for a wardrobe. Hendrix had to buy 2 drying racks to hang clothes for work. And her pajamas, underwear, accessories… were stored in a big box by her. All shoes and bags are hung on the wall by Hendrix. “Doing that gives both room and decoration.” The toilet and bathroom areas are also extremely cramped. Hendrix said she couldn’t put on makeup in the bathroom because there wasn’t enough light and storage. “One thing that annoys me is that the bathroom floor is always wet. I use the shower to shower in the morning but by the afternoon the floor is still not dry.” Do not receive guests at home Hendrix estimates his apartment can accommodate up to three guests, but with the condition, they can only sit still on the bed. Because of this inconvenience, she hardly ever invites guests to her house. “I have two friends who live downstairs, but we mostly meet in their more spacious room. If it feels too crowded, we can go down the street or to the park near our house.” Hendrix says the apartment’s central location is both a plus and a downside. The most obvious benefit is ease of movement. The Hendrix residence is full of everything from convenience stores, restaurants to parks, cinemas, and entertainment areas. View of New York City from Liv Hendrix’s apartment. “When the weather is nice, I like to sit for hours at Washington Square park. It’s so close to my apartment that it feels like a backyard. I also love living near the famous restaurants.” However, noise is one of the biggest minus points of the apartment. The space is not soundproof, making the noises from the traffic and the street seem to be amplified at night. “I have to play loud music to drown out the noise, but on terrible nights I have to use earplugs.” Hendrix says that micro apartments are definitely not the perfect choice. One day, she will also dream of houses with large living rooms, full refrigerators, wardrobes… However, small spaces also have their own advantages. “I have learned to keep only the items that are really necessary, limit shopping. In addition, I also find decoration very important because it can turn the apartment into my real home. “.

People move on the Brooklyn Bridge in New York, USA, April 25, 2021. Photo: AFP/VNA According to the Vietnam News Agency correspondent in New York, along with the removal of the regulation of wearing masks and social distancing, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that all shops, restaurants, entertainment centers, theaters and museums from now on. No need to limit the number of visitors to a low level anymore, and the New York subway system, the largest in the US, is also officially operating 24/24 as before the pandemic. Vaccinated people only have to wear masks at nursing homes, hospitals or on public transport. By the end of May 18, about 52% of New Yorkers had received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine and 43% of people had received the full dose. New York is also expected to soon host many famous traditional events that make up its own unique features such as professional volleyball tournaments, marathons and performances at the famous Radio City Music Hall. in this year. The decision to mark this historic moment was made by New York state officials after the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued instructions on May 13 that people who have been vaccinated do not need to wear them. masks or social distancing and state data also show that the number of new infections and deaths from COVID-19 in New York has dropped to the lowest level since the pandemic broke out in New York more than a year ago. Answering the VNA, Michelle Khoury, a resident of New York, expressed her joy at not having to wear a mask anymore. “Now people get to experience the real New York, and it suddenly dawned on me that we are almost over the real pandemic,” she said. Matt Mckeon said that although New York has been reopened to normal, “all should still be careful to wear masks in indoor spaces with many people until the pandemic is really over.” Many big-name shopping centers such as Target, CVS, Walmart or Starbucks coffee shop chain have officially applied this newly changed regulation. However, state officials also asserted that New York businesses have the right to have their own policies and continue to require their employees to wear masks if necessary. The New York City Department of Health still recommends that people wear masks in indoor spaces when it is unclear whether those around them have been vaccinated or not, but specifically at stores, gyms, and pharmacies. hairdressing or other health care and beauty services. If the situation continues to turn in a positive direction, Governor Cuomo said he will allow the application of social distancing in small indoor spaces such as Broadway musicals before June 19.

New Yorkers are happy to return to normal life after being vaccinated against Covid-19. Photo: AP According to the AP news agency, starting May 19, New Yorkers and Americans who have received the Covid-19 vaccine can remove their masks in most situations and restaurants, shops, and gyms. Many other businesses can also reopen at full capacity if they make sure all patrons are vaccinated. This week, the subway will operate around the clock. The midnight curfew for bars and restaurants will end later this month. Broadways tickets are on sale again, although the shows won’t start until September. Now is the time for New York to shed the image of a city that was defeated by the virus last spring and bounce back, as it was featured on the latest cover of The New Yorker, US officials said. It was an image of a giant door that partially opened the horizon to let a ray of light in. Can New York go back to the way it was? “Probably 75%…It will definitely come back,” says Mark Kumar, 24, a personal trainer. However, Ameen Deen, 63, said: ‘Full sense of normalcy won’t come anytime soon. There are too many deaths, too much suffering and inequality.” Last spring, the largest city in the US was the deadliest coronavirus hotspot in the US with more than 21,000 deaths in just two months. Black patients of Hispanic descent have higher mortality rates than whites and Asian Americans. Photo: AP Hospitals are overflowing with patients and corpses. Cold trailers were used as makeshift morgues and tents were set up in Central Park as a makeshift hospital to treat Covid-19. The bustling streets of New York became quiet, making room for ambulance sirens and nighttime applause from the windows of paramedic apartments. After more than a year of uncertainty, closure and reopening, the city hopes vaccinations will make things better. To date, about 48% of New Yorkers have received at least one dose of the Covid-19 vaccine. The number of deaths, infections and hospitalizations from Covid-19 has dropped sharply in recent weeks. Many parts of the US and the world are gradually returning to normal after the Covid-19 crisis, which has claimed the lives of 3.4 million people globally, including more than 587,000 in the US. . Las Vegas casinos are reopening at 100% capacity with no social distancing requirements. Disneyland in California also reopened late last month after shutting down for 400 days. Massachusetts also announced that all restrictions related to Covid-19 will end at the end of Memorial Day weekend. France also reopened yesterday, with the Eiffel Tower, cafes and cinemas, and the Louvre also welcoming visitors for the first time in months. Hoai Linh

Broadway artists perform in Times Square on March 12. Photo: AP According to the AP news agency, starting May 19, people in New York City who have been fully vaccinated may not need to wear masks when going out, to restaurants, grocery stores, gyms. sex. Businesses will also be allowed to operate at full capacity if they ensure all customers are vaccinated against COVID-19. The subway system will also resume full operation this week. The midnight curfew for bars, clubs and restaurants will also be lifted at the end of May. The theater is already open for sale, though shows will begin in September at the earliest. “75% of things are going back to normal,” says Mark Kumar (24), a personal trainer. However, Ameen Deen (63 years old) was less optimistic about New York’s ability to soon return to normal as before because there has been so much loss in the recent COVID-19 pandemic. The curfew for bars and restaurants will be lifted by the end of this month. Photo: AP As long as all passengers are fully immunized, businesses can operate at full capacity. Photo: AP Last spring, the largest city in the United States became the nation’s most serious COVID-19 hotspot, when it saw more than 21,000 people die from COVID-19 in just two months. Hospitals are overwhelmed with patients and bodies. Refrigerated trucks are used as temporary body storage. The familiar busy streets of New York fell into silence, only the sound of ambulance sirens and the cheers of people from the windows of apartments for medical workers. After a year, New York hopes the vaccination campaign is giving the city a resurgence. About 48% of people in the city have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The number of deaths from COVID-19 in recent weeks has only recorded about 20 cases / day. New cases and hospitalizations also decreased significantly. The subway system returned to operating capacity as before the epidemic. Photo: AP Barber shops have also been allowed to operate. Photo: AP Casinos in Las Vegas are back to 100% capacity and do not require social distancing. Disneyland in California opened late last month after being closed for more than 400 days. Summer music festivals like Lollapalooza are back. The federal government said adults who have received two full doses of the vaccine do not need to wear a mask when participating in this 100,000-fan gathering event. New York Mayor Bill de Blasio declared it “New York City’s summer”. Shakeem Brown, an artist and delivery man in Manhattan, said it was “refreshing” to see things reopening. At e’s Bar on Manhattan’s Upper West Side, owner Erin Bellard said: “We feel the energy of society gradually increasing. People are very happy to be out.”

Williamsburg is one of the trendiest neighborhoods in New York City, USA. This neighborhood stretches from Flushing Avenue all the way to the northern edge of McCarren Park. In 1855, Williamsburg was officially incorporated into Brooklyn. It became part of New York in 1898, when Brooklyn was officially one of the city’s five boroughs, according to Insider. Photo: New York Times. Williamsburg attracts young people and tourists with its impressively decorated cafes and restaurants and bustling atmosphere. In addition, this is also a place frequented by fashionistas thanks to luxury stores. Photo: Insider. Williamsburg is adorned with street art through colorful murals and renovated factories. In addition, this place also becomes a familiar destination for New Yorkers when night falls. Photo: The Curious Pixie. Erin McDowell, who has lived in Williamsburg for about two years, says what she loves most here is the busy attractions. Outdoor concert venues, seasonal food markets, and bars are just some of the things that make Williamsburg nightlife more vibrant. Photo: Trip Savvy. According to the Furman Center report, the average cost of rent in Williamsburg increased 78.7% from 1990-2014. This has pushed low-income households out of the area. Despite a 20% drop from this time last year due to the Covid-19 epidemic, the rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Williamsburg is still up to $ 2,600. Currently, the average annual income of people in Williamsburg is 100,000 USD. Photo: Getty. The outdoor food service is one of the popular patterns in Williamsburg. Walking along the streets here, visitors can find eateries packed with people almost every block. Photo: Insider. According to McDowell, the busiest place in Williamsburg is Domino Park. In May 2020, the management board painted “social distancing circles” on the lawn to ensure the safety of people when coming here to sunbathe and warm up. Each circle can accommodate a group of 4-5 people. All are required to stay in their respective areas. Photo: AFP. One of the best things about living in Williamsburg is seeing the beautiful views near Lower Manhattan and the East River. As you walk along the pier, you can see many people riding on jet skis enjoying the nice weather. Photo: Insider. During the epidemic season, most nightclubs are closed, bars are only allowed to operate until midnight. On the east side of the neighborhood, tourists can enjoy drag shows all day of the week at the LGBTQ+ community bar. Photo: Insider.

Temporarily putting aside the messy outfits and sharp makeup tones on the Miss Universe 2020 stage recently, Miss Universe Vietnam 2018 has satisfied the audience with the most rustic and simple images in the country of Co Hoa. In the first days of coming to New York City, Khanh Van chose for herself a set of green clothes from top to bottom Long legs choose a moss colored tube top combined with quality banana green jeans On the next day, Miss Hau chose a white t-shirt mixed with a checkered shirt With just two items of T-shirt and checkered shirt, it brings a dynamic and youthful look to her This is a very cool set of clothes, suitable for the summer atmosphere Continuing to choose banana green tones, this time Khanh Van chose a bodycon dress that combines a denim jacket with a waistband. Combine with a large black bag to easily store a lot of things while traveling in the US The weather in New York suddenly turned windy, Khanh Van combined a blazer and wore a white T-shirt with jeans inside. Especially the handbag with a vintage blue chiffon scarf tied with a blazer. In the latest image, Miss Khanh Van wears an oversized T-shirt with a smiley face logo combined with sporty black biker pants Beautiful people know how to choose comfortable clothes when going to the street and limit makeup as much as possible, even there are days when Khanh Van just wears a bare face.

Recently, social networks in the US “fever” with a photo that is said to be “The world’s largest photo of New York City”. Accordingly, the photo was introduced at the end of April, taken by web technology company EarthCam from the top of the Empire State Building. A panoramic photo of New York City with the GigapixelCam X80 camera (priced at about $24,995 ~ VND 576 million), with a resolution of up to 120,000 megapixels. In fact, the expensive camera above captures panoramas with a maximum resolution of 80,000 megapixels. But through a painstaking and precise stitching process from thousands of high-resolution images, technology experts have produced the above image. Introduction video “The world’s largest photo of New York City” With “unbelievable” definition, viewers can not only admire the whole New York landscape, but also explore every corner of the city just by zooming in on the photo. The photo quickly attracted a lot of attention from netizens. They find joy in playing “spy” with each other’s eyes. No need to visit the place, they can see anywhere in the city they want, from street signs, storefronts to subway stops… Notably, in the process of viewing photos, netizens accidentally discovered a naked man sitting with his back to a glass window in a private apartment of a high-rise apartment building. The building location of the naked man. The man was fortunate to have his back to the camera, not exposing his entire body. This caused controversy in the online community. A part was surprised and interesting at the sharpness of the photo. Others said that no one wants to be caught in someone’s photo while in a sensitive situation in their own home, this is a matter of privacy. Some were surprised that only one naked person was included in the photo of the whole city.

More than half of adults in New York have had at least one dose of the vaccine. The number of Covid-19 cases and hospitalizations is plummeting. Museums reopen at 50% capacity, cinemas at 33%. Finally, people can sit at the bar to enjoy their favorite drink. The subway will operate 24/7 from May 17, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said. Parks and outdoor areas get crowded. People are starting to take off their masks in public according to the guidelines of the US Centers for Disease Control (CDC). Rent seems to be stabilizing again. More and more tourists are booking outings. Mayor Bill de Blasio expects 80,000 workers to return to the office on May 4 and has set a target for the city to fully reopen by July 1. “We see a promising return. It feels great,” he said. People enjoy the warm weather in Central Park in New York. Photo: Ed Jones/AP. Optimism about the future While thousands of New Yorkers are suffering long-term health and economic impacts, and most offices are still empty due to the epidemic, things are returning to normal. This makes people optimistic about the future of the city – which suffered the hardest and earliest battle with Covid-19 in the US. After several months of scarcity and difficulty booking vaccination appointments, it is now easy for anyone to do so. By far, it’s the fun things that come back the fastest and most powerful. Over the past few months, Christina Hansen (40), a New York City coach driver for the past nine years, has picked up tourists from California, Texas, Florida and North Carolina. “There is still less work than before, but we are fine. New York is not dead and will never be dead,” Hansen said. MacDougal Street, with its many restaurants and bars in New York, is once again bustling with people. Christina Hansen (right) is delighted to welcome guests back. Photo: Paul Frangipane/Bloomberg. Tickets to next week’s Frieze New York Art Fair, which will bring together collectors from across the United States, are almost sold out. At the Reservoir bar and restaurant in Greenwich Village, locals have to wait about 30 minutes for a table. This place reopened in February, after being closed for almost a year. Another key factor to New York’s return is tourism. The city expects domestic tourism to recover in 2023. Total visitors will surpass the pre-pandemic level of 66.6 million/year by 2024. Devin Cooper (25 years old, living in Los Angeles) immediately booked a flight to New York when he learned that his company allowed employees to travel without being quarantined. He plans to come here in mid-May, when vaccinations are more complete. While it may not be possible to experience some of the city’s famous activities, Cooper says there’s still a lot to see and do. “New York doesn’t seem to have died. This time, I can’t watch Broadway shows and dine outside of restaurants, but it’s a small price to pay for safety during the pandemic,” he said. Slowly recovering Even as most of the art, dining and entertainment life that characterizes New York reopens, the future of work culture, as well as the fate of millions of square feet of office space, remains uncertain. . The subways are far from full, although they will reopen 24/7 hours from May 17, NBC New York news. Mayor Bill de Blasio said office workers would be “a key indicator” of New York City’s long-term return. Some are slowly returning to the workplace. New York will allow offices to increase capacity from 50% to 75% from May 15. Mohammad Naveed, 47, runs a coffee cart near Wall Street. This used to be a prime location that helped him sell about 500 cups of coffee a day. Now, he only sells about 30 cups. “This place is deserted, there are no people,” Naveed explained. During the pandemic, one store after another seemed to be empty. The sector is recovering fast, but it is still far behind. However, between May 2020 and February 2021, 67% of retail jobs, including restaurants, returned to New York state, according to the New York state executive’s office. Coffee carts near Wall Street struggled as offices closed. Photo: Paul Frangipane/Bloomberg. In the real estate sector, the rental market in the Manhattan area shows an early stage of recovery. According to real estate data firm UrbanDigs, new active listings have dropped, monthly leases are increasing, and prices appear to have bottomed out. The number of apartments for rent in New York City is more than double what it was before the pandemic, while maintaining low prices, data from real estate firm StreetEasy shows. StreetEasy economist Nancy Wu said: “The increase in remote work has changed the minds of many renters. Instead of seriously looking for apartments in Manhattan with a short drive to the office, they can afford to explore a host of other neighborhoods in boroughs that might not have been considered before.” Donovan Davis, 24, of Staten Island, waited in line in front of the Supreme store on Bowery Street for about 15 minutes to view the new spring collection and purchase the backpack. Davis was recently vaccinated. Stuck at home for the past year, he didn’t really want to shop until now. “The weather is warming up. I finally started going out and shopping.” Donovan Davis outside the Supreme store in New York on April 30. He only goes out shopping when he is vaccinated. Photo: Misyrlena Egkolfopoulou/Bloomberg. New Yorkers used to not appreciate the crowdedness of the city. The subway isn’t as busy as it used to be. But David felt the city was still alive and slowly returning to normal. “Every time I go out, it’s nice to see that there are still so many people there,” he said.

Instagram icon. Illustration According to the Vietnam News Agency correspondent in New York, in a letter to Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg, the attorney generals of the states and territories pointed out that the results of many studies have shown the harmful effects of children using use social networks. There are many issues affecting children’s mental and physical health and many cases related to cyberbullying at a time when children are not yet able to face the challenges when they have an account. private social network. They argue that there are more secure ways for children to connect with family and friends than by connecting on social media. For her part, New York State Attorney General Letitia James raised concerns around online harassment, the potential for children to become victims of adult “predators”, mental health issues as well as Facebook’s gaps in data protection and privacy. According to Ms. Letitia, there are too many concerns around allowing Facebook to continue pursuing this idea, so the heads of judicial agencies in 44 US states and territories called on Facebook to abandon plans to release a version. Instagram Kids. This is the new pressure that Facebook has to face when it announced its intention to release a version of Instagram Kids for children under 12 years old from March this year. The very next April, Democratic congressmen sent a letter to CEO Zuckerberg criticizing the plan. In the latest response on May 10, Facebook spokeswoman Stephanie Otway emphasized that parents know their children are on social networks, so Facebook wants to improve the situation by offering solutions. giving them control over what their kids are doing online. The company is working with child psychologists to prioritize the safety and privacy of children, said Stephanie. In addition, Facebook will also work with authorities and parliamentarians on these concerns. For his part, CEO Zuckerberg said that if supervised, the use of social networks can help children more connected with friends. Meanwhile, talking to the Wall Street Journal, Adam Mosseri, in charge of Instagram, said that the plan to create an online playground for children is in its infancy at an early stage and if it is born, it will certainly be a tool to help fathers. Parents manage their children’s activities better and this playground will be completely ad-free. Facebook currently bans children under 13 from using this social network, but according to CEO M.Zuckerberg, many children still lie about their age to create their own login accounts.

One57 is located between entertainment centers, tourist attractions, elite restaurants and legendary shopping avenue Fifth Avenue. 38 different apartments located on 7 floors have been fully furnished. Apartments range from 1 bedroom for single people to 2 and 4 bedrooms for the whole family. The central area can be clearly seen up to the 38th floor. All apartments here have floor-to-ceiling glass windows so they have a great and unobstructed view of the city from above. high. One57 is designed and furnished by the development company Extell. In the picture is apartment 38E with the most “soft” price compared to the general floor of the building, about 5.25 million USD with 1369 square feet (about more than 127 square meters) or 3,853 USD per square foot. This apartment has 1 bedroom and 2 bathrooms. From the north side of the building, Central Park can be seen, while the south side is the busy center of Manhattan. The Hudson River and the East River can both be seen from the building. An apartment when handed over to the owner will have everything from pots and pans in the kitchen to glassware, bed sheets, towels and even a fluffy white robe hanging in the house. shower. The kitchen had all the necessary appliances. It also has wine coolers, high-quality kitchenware, set dining tables and a great location overlooking Central Park. Park Hyatt hotel is located in One57 building with full services from swimming pool, spa, restaurants to house keeping service and dry cleaning. With the services here, if you don’t want to, you really don’t need to step out in your life. Although the hotel is in a building, One57 still has its own entrance with a 24-hour janitor. If you want to watch movies at night with friends, there is also a private screening room to serve you at any time. The building also houses a piano for residents to showcase their musical talents. The library and living room area is a quiet place to read or play bill – a The building also has a fitness center, yoga, sports and even a separate room for each person’s training needs. In addition, here are also fully equipped with all kinds of exercise machines. If you want to organize a party but your house is too small, then this dining room is the place for you with all kinds of equipment and tools.

Times Square: A neighborhood in Manhattan and nicknamed the “Crossroads of the World”, Times Square is one of the most famous and bustling places in the world with a never-ending flow of people. The Statue of Liberty: The Statue of Liberty is a large neoclassical sculpture located on Liberty Island in New York Harbor. This is not only the symbol of New York City but also the image representing the whole of America. Today the Statue of Liberty has become a top tourist attraction in the world. Empire State skyscraper with dignified and modern architecture, is one of the famous tourist attractions of the city. The view of the whole city from the 86th floor is a special feature that attracts many visitors to this building. Grand Central Central Station: Grand Central Depot Station was built in 1871 and soon became a major central station. This magnificent, vibrant center for commuters is this month’s must-see attraction for architecture lovers. Coney Island: With its sandy beach, gently rolling waves, and cool boardwalk, visitors can feel like Coney Island is a world away from frenetic Manhattan. When you come here, enjoy the famous hotdog at Nathan’s Famous restaurant. The Metropolitan Museum of Fine Arts (also known as the Met Museum) – one of the largest art museums in the United States, it owns a lot of valuable art collections and the most unique artefacts in the world. world. SoHo: SoHo is still one of the largest shopping streets in New York. The neighborhood specializes in big brands such as J. Crew, Pottery Barn Bloomingdale, Prada… You can find all fashion brands here. The National 9/11 Memorial is a memorial to the victims of the terrorist attack on the twin towers of the World Trade Center in New York and was built in the former location at the WTC Twin Towers. destroyed. Chinatown in Manhattan is currently the place with the largest concentration of Chinese people in the United States. Chinatown is not only home to the largest concentration of Chinese people in New York, but also an attractive tourist destination with hundreds of restaurants, markets and shops on crowded streets. Brooklyn Bridge: The Brooklyn Bridge is not only one of the engineering masterpieces of the 19th century, a must-see when visiting New York, it is the first steel rope suspension bridge and the longest suspension bridge in the world. world at the time that it was built with a length of up to 486m. Williamsburg, Brooklyn: Visit the Williamsburg neighborhood to visit countless shops displaying unique works of art. Central Park: Central Park was designed by two architects Calvert Vaux and Frederick Law Olmsted. This place is likened to the jewel of New York. Visitors can tour by bicycle, enjoy the sound of guitar and enjoy pancakes or pumpkin waffles in a gentle, green space.

To own super villas of several hundred million dollars, even billions of dollars, many billionaires still do not regret buying. Antilia skyscraper in Mumbai (India) is the residence of billionaire Mukesh Ambani – the richest man in Asia today. (Photo: Architecturaldigest) Antilia building is named after a mythical island, 27 floors high, has 6 basements for parking, 4 helipads and is serviced by a staff of 600. The building is estimated to be worth more than $1 billion. (Photo: Thegentlemansjournal) Villa Leopolda is located in Alpes-Maritimes (France), worth 750 million USD. This is the home of Brazilian billionaire – Lily Safra. (Photo:Forbes) Previously, this estate belonged to King Leopold II of Belgium, covering more than 8 hectares and located on a site with the most beautiful landscape in Europe. (Photo: Thegentlemansjournal) Fair Field Mansion is located in New York state (USA), owned by billionaire Ira Rennert. With 29 bedrooms, 39 bathrooms, 3 swimming pools and its own power plant, this estate is one of the most expensive homes in the US, valued at about $248 million. (Photo: Thegentlemansjournal) Located in the heart of London (England), Kensington Palace Gardens is the street with the highest real estate prices in England. Indian steel billionaire Lakshmi Mittal owns a $222 million mansion in this area. (Photo: Thegentlemansjournal) The Ellison mansion complex in California (USA) is owned by billionaire Oracle founder – Larry Ellison. This Japanese-style villa, 9.3 hectares wide, includes 10 houses, a tea house, artificial lake, outdoor bath house and a koi pond. It is estimated that the villa is worth 200 million USD. (Photo: Thegentlemansjournal)

From Antje Passenheim, ARD Studio New York How does the German discounter Lidl pronounce itself? The customers don’t care. “I only knew Aldi,” says one customer, “I think these are brothers who then broke up.” Well, something like that. No matter if it’s true: The New Yorker from Queens has lost her heart to the “German Supermarket”. She is completely obsessed with shopping in the bright new store that – apart from most US products – could be anywhere in Germany and has just opened in her Astoria neighborhood. The queue then moved around two blocks. “I am here for the third time this week,” says the customer. Fish and meat and German bread and vegetables – and in general: “The prices are great! Astoria has become so expensive. In this supermarket I can afford all the organic things.”

German chains put pressure on the competition

Lidl, Aldi and the Aldi-Nord subsidiary Trader Joe’s: They have become real competition for the large US markets. Lidl has only been around for three and a half years – with 145 stores now. After starting problems, the group now wants to conquer the east coast. Aldi has had over 2,000 branches since the 1970s – and the trend is growing, says US boss Jason Hart: “Our sales are better than the average of the US markets. And that encourages us to move into existing stores as well as new ones to invest. ” They are cheaper than the US competition. Whether with more own brands like Aldi or with more branded items like Lidl. Pallets in the aisles, cardboard boxes on the shelves – even in the glamorous city of New York, the economical German concept is popular, says Lidl spokesman William Harwood: “It’s the glamor of saving. Putting more into your basket. More about yours Bring family home. ”

Less is more?

Especially since even New Yorkers have been at the stove themselves more often since Corona and home office. And that without being constantly spoiled for choice, says Constantin Mellinghoff, who sells German groceries to retailers and markets in the USA: “If you go to an ordinary American supermarket, you will find at least ten different bottles of ketchup, for example.” Instead, Lidl or Trader Joe’s only offer one bottle – “and the quality is so good that you don’t need a second,” says Mellinghoff. This concept is well received in the tightly-timed New York gearbox, says Lidl spokesman Harwood: “You can do your shopping faster. You normally need 45 minutes, you have to go through 50 aisles with 50,000 items. With us you can get through in 20 minutes.”

One discounter, one concept: the Lidl branches in the USA differ little in appearance from the markets in Germany. Image: Antje Passenheim, WDR

German specialties, American special requests

Fresh pretzels, German sourdough bread, wheat beer and a DIY set in the special offer shopping basket: German discounters also score points with newcomers with seasonal items, for example with Aldi customer Tanja: “It’s nice to see a few German products. At Christmas, dominoes or gingerbread. Or Viennese sausages every now and then. ” Sometimes other customer requests get lost in the German representation: Wouldn’t the new Lidl in Queens also include kosher products? Wouldn’t the branch on the chic offshore island of Long Island also serve champagne? “German discounters” are acceptable everywhere, says Diana Smith from the market research institute Mintel. “The desire for a good price-performance ratio runs through all income groups. Markets like Aldi are also more often aimed at an audience that earns better.” The internal struggle of the German discounters for the east coast metropolis continues. Newcomer Lidl wants to come to Manhattan soon. Aldi is already there. In the customer ranking of the newspaper “USA Today”, however, Lidl is leading: In front of hundreds of US markets, the chain is in third place. Aldi followed closely in fifth place.

“No exaggeration, the need for cutlery intervention to improve appearance has doubled,” said Dr. Melissa Doft, a cosmetic doctor in the Upper West Side, answered.

The trend of plastic surgery exploded in New York state (USA) when many women were eager to improve their appearance before their life returned to normal. Photo: Getty.

She said that the number of customers looking to the hospital is increasing, most of them are breast augmentation and nose jobs, which cost between 12,000 and 25,000 USD.

Dermatologist Evan Rieder says some women come from other places such as Hamptons, Florida, and Berkshires for treatments that were not previously possible due to Covid-19.

“People lose their jobs, their homes and their self-confidence. Anxiety and emotional stress manifest in their skin,” he said.

Slap looks

Alexis Williams, a resident of East Harlem, revealed her intention to retouch the look before being allowed to travel and exchange friends as before.

Last March, she had breast augmentation surgery for $ 15,000 as a gift for her 30th birthday.

“Now, I am like a completely different person. I am very excited to return to my old life after a long time at home avoiding translation,” shared female marketing director.

Rejuvenating the skin with platelet-rich plasma is the perfect choice for a 30-year-old woman in West Village.

She said she spent the majority of the $ 1,400 bailout provided by the government to pay for this $ 2,000 procedure.

With a cost of 12,000 USD or more, procedures such as breast augmentation, nose augmentation and skin rejuvenation are especially popular among women. Photo: Getty.

“After 18 months of social separation, I was finally able to meet my friends. I want people to see me with a youthful appearance, unlike someone who has struggled with a pandemic, ”she shared.

Sharon G. (52 years old), from Huntington town, came to New York City last month to have liposuction and breast augmentation surgery at a total cost of 29,000 USD.

“Since the outbreak of the pandemic, I have always kept my face hidden behind the mask. I want to have surgery to regain my confidence,” Sharon said after doing procedures at the Hospital of Dermatology and Surgery. Greenberg aesthetics.

Another patient is a resident of Murray Hill, who suffered a miscarriage two weeks ago due to childbirth. This 36-year-old woman resolutely interferes with cutlery to improve her physique, regain balance after a difficult time.

“After a year of social separation, I suffer from depression, gain weight. I want to look better to feel confident and satisfied with myself,” she said.

Ready for a new life

According to the New York PosT, cosmetologists believe that the requirement to wear a mask in public and daily communication could be eased this summer, at least for those already vaccinated.

Most of her patients believe that in a few weeks, they will be returned to a normal lifestyle, said Dr. Lara Devgan of Manhattan.

Therefore, the next 2 months is an ideal time to restore health and appearance to return to the office, meet friends and colleagues.

The pandemic caused the appearance of many people to deteriorate seriously. Photo: Getty.

“Due to the extreme anxiety between Covid-19, many people have to be grayed, their skin is severely downhill. They want to appear in their best shape when everything is over,” she emphasized.

Cosmetologist Haideh Hirmand feels this trend is beneficial for those working in the beauty industry.

“Thanks to the arrival of vaccines, we have received more requests for surgical intervention to improve their appearance. Most patients say they feel anxious about taking off their masks after a long time and want to look. I am so beautiful, “she shared.