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In the 1990s, New York chose wetlands over conventional storm sewers on Staten Island; the Bluebelt strategy saved taxpayers $80 million in infrastructure costs

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In the 1990s, New York chose wetlands over conventional storm sewers on Staten Island; the Bluebelt strategy saved taxpayers $80 million in infrastructure costs

New York City The City of New York Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg Wetlands Strategy In the 1990s, New York chose wetlands over conventional storm sewers on Staten Island; the Bluebelt strategy saved taxpayers $80 million in infrastructure costs. Instead of laying miles of underground concrete pipes, the city preserved and restored natural streams, ponds, and … Read more

In 1981, Harvard rejected Paul Devlin; he spotted a grammatical error, rejected the rejection and had his response published in The New York Times

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In 1981, Harvard rejected Paul Devlin; he spotted a grammatical error, rejected the rejection and had his response published in The New York Times

Paul Devlin responded to Harvard University’s rejection letter by rejecting its rejection (Letters of Note photo) In 1981, a student who was rejected by Harvard University decided he wasn’t going to let the letter have the final word. Instead, he wrote back to reject Harvard’s rejection.Paul Devlin wrote back to Harvard a humorous letter after … Read more

‘Dreams do come true’: Indian woman takes parents to New York years after showing them the city on a 2016 video call

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An Indian woman took her parents around New York, turning a 2016 video-call memory into reality. (Instagram/byanjanitiwari)

An Indian woman living in the United States has shared a heartwarming video documenting the fulfilment of a long-held dream – taking her parents to New York City after once showing them its famous skyline through a video call. An Indian woman took her parents around New York, turning a 2016 video-call memory into reality. … Read more

Watch: Shami’s latest move elicits strong reaction from Langer

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Watch: Shami's latest move elicits strong reaction from Langer

Mohammed Shami earns praise from Justin Langer New Delhi: India’s senior bowlers Mohammad Shami He is preparing for the 2026 IPL with firm determination and will use this tournament as an opportunity to return to the Indian national team. Despite being 35 and currently undrafted, the fast bowler has regained fitness and is training hard, … Read more