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An Indian Chef Returns to New York With a Chicago Hit — and Two More in the Works

By Eater NY | Nadia Chaudhury | 3/16/2026 2:54 PM

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A new proposed law may force New Yorkers to turn their outdoor lights off by 11pm nightly

By Timeout.com | Primary Author: Laura Ratliff | 3/16/2026 2:38 PM

A proposed “Dark Skies Protection Act” would curb light pollution by requiring certain outdoor lights to shut off overnight. ... Read full Story

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One of the South’s Celebrity-Magnet Restaurants Will Land in Manhattan This Summer

By Eater NY | Melissa McCart | 3/16/2026 2:38 PM

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California teachers cite discipline problems as survey shows at least 40% plan to quit in next decade

By New York Post | Fox News | 3/16/2026 2:31 PM

One of the six educators with decades of experience described 'progressive discipline' policies and declining standards affecting their work ... Read full Story

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NJ man released with ticket in NYC subway assault that turned fatal – as cause of death remains unclear

By New York Post | Steven Vago, Joe Marino, Amanda Woods | 3/16/2026 2:19 PM

Nassadir Tate, 21, was arrested Sunday and charged with third-degree assault over the scuffle with a 55-year-old man that unfolded on the downtown C/E subway platform at 34th St-Penn Station on Saturday night, according to the NYPD and law enforcement sources. ... Read full Story

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Mom’s cheap Rancho Palos Verdes mansion came with ocean views — and a horrifying catch

By New York Post | Zain Khan | 3/16/2026 2:02 PM

A Southern California mom thought she had just scored the real-estate deal of a lifetime. ... Read full Story

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Landlords refuse cancer-causing toxin tests at NYC superfund site – because they’re worried about property values

By New York Post | Nicole Rosenthal | 3/16/2026 2:01 PM

"It's incredibly disappointing and dangerous.'' ... Read full Story

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19 affordable co-ops in Harlem available, from $220K

By 6sqft.com | Aaron Ginsburg | 3/16/2026 1:59 PM

Here’s a rare opportunity to buy an affordable apartment in Manhattan. City-owned buildings in Harlem, at 357 West 115th Street and 321 West 116th Street, have been redeveloped and converted into affordable two- and three-bedroom co-ops through the Affordable Neighborhood Co-operative Program (ANCP). The city opened a housing lottery for 19 co-ops, priced from $220,000 [...] The post 19 affordable co-ops in Harlem available, from $220K first appeared on 6sqft. ... Read full Story

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NYC’s massive St. Patrick’s Day Parade returns tomorrow: timing, route and street closures

By Timeout.com | Primary Author: Laura Ratliff | 3/16/2026 1:53 PM

The 265th annual parade will bring bagpipes, marching bands and major street closures to Midtown. ... Read full Story

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NYC cops, firefighters back Hochul plan to curb car-insurance fraud: ‘Make NY affordable’

By New York Post | Carl Campanile | 3/16/2026 1:48 PM

Law enforcement unions -- including New York City police and firefighters -- are backing Gov. Hochul's plan to save a bundle on car insurance by attacking auto insurance fraud and reining in personal injury lawsuits. ... Read full Story

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A new escape room is opening on Coney Island's Surf Avenue this week

By Timeout.com | Primary Author: Gerrish Lopez | 3/16/2026 1:47 PM

The new attraction debuts on March 21 with three challenges and a game show studio. ... Read full Story

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Lin-Manuel Miranda's Tony Award-winning 'In the Heights' is coming back to NYC for a limited time this fall

By Timeout.com | Primary Author: Laura Ratliff | 3/16/2026 1:46 PM

The hit musical that launched Lin-Manuel Miranda into fame will run for two weeks at New York City Center this fall. ... Read full Story

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You can snag $20 tickets to 28 Off Broadway shows as the 20at20 ticket promotion returns

By Timeout.com | Primary Author: Gerrish Lopez | 3/16/2026 1:44 PM

The 20th edition of the ticket promotion that celebrates Off Broadway productions is your chance to indulge in a theater buffet. ... Read full Story

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Inside the beloved NYC Irish neighborhood that’s had its cover blown on social media — but locals say the more the merrier

By New York Post | Marissa Matozzo | 3/16/2026 1:39 PM

There's something in the Éire up there. ... Read full Story

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Elderly couple killed when wrong-way driver torpedoes over Long Island highway median

By New York Post | Brandon Cruz | 3/16/2026 1:02 PM

A boozed-up driver jumped the center median of a Long Island highway and torpedoed into oncoming traffic — killing an elderly couple and injuring 10 others, officials said Monday. ... Read full Story

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Shocking Oscars aftermath pic exposes climate hypocrisy of celebs: ‘Where’s all that “protect the planet” energy now?’

By New York Post | Zain Khan | 3/16/2026 12:59 PM

The Oscars might be over, but fans’ fury over “dirty” celebrities is just getting started. ... Read full Story

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Mayor Zohran Mamdani will lower speed limits to 15 mph in school zones: sources

By New York Post | Matthew Fischetti, Matt Troutman | 3/16/2026 12:35 PM

Mayor Zohran Mamdani is poised to lower speed limits to 15 mph across the city’s school zones 24 hours a day, sources confirmed. ... Read full Story

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It’s still cold in NYC and it will be for a while

By Timeout.com | Primary Author: Gerrish Lopez | 3/16/2026 12:08 PM

Expect thunderstorms and gusty winds today, and chilling temps through the end of the week. ... Read full Story

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Gavin Newsom staffer received $50K payout — despite leaving in disgrace amid corruption probe

By New York Post | Zain Khan | 3/16/2026 11:51 AM

Dana Williamson was arrested in November and faces a sweeping 23-count indictment that accuses her of plotting with accomplices to swipe $225,000. ... Read full Story

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Mamdani creates NYC’s first LGBTQIA+ office

By 6sqft.com | Aaron Ginsburg | 3/16/2026 11:45 AM

Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Friday signed an executive order establishing the city’s first Mayor’s Office for LGBTQIA+ Affairs and appointed the first transgender person to lead a New York City office. Led by Taylor Brown, now the highest-ranking trans person in city government history, the office will focus on advancing policies that ensure city agencies [...] The post Mamdani creates NYC’s first LGBTQIA+ office first appeared on 6sqft. ... Read full Story

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V8 Engines Are Still 'Very Important' To Ford

by carbuzz.com | Mar 17 2026

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Today's top games to watch, best bets, odds: World Baseball Classic final, NBA, NIT and more

by CBS Interactive Inc | Mar 17 2026

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CT legislators propose $40M relief plan to offset SNAP cuts

by CT Mirror | Mar 17 2026

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Dua Lipa’s Trainer Just Revealed the Body Part the Pop Star Trains the Hardest

by thehealthy.com | Dec 03 2025

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Longtime Memphis port chief Richardson retires

by FreightWaves | Mar 17 2026

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by ESNY | Feb 08 2026

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Extra Belly Fat, Not BMI, a Stronger Predictor of Heart Failure Risk

by Healthline.com | Mar 17 2026

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These 8 Bad Habits Are Killing Your Kitchen Knives

by CNET | Mar 17 2026

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Monster who raped step-daughter, got her pregnant could walk free under Gavin Newsom law

by New York Post | Mar 17 2026

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Carly Rae Jepsen Announces Birth of Baby No. 1 With Husband Cole M.G.N.: ‘Welcome to the World Little One’

by Billboard | Mar 17 2026

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Early Portal Bridge opening ‘a feat of human determination’

by NJ Spotlight | Mar 17 2026

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Scientists discover new heavy proton-like particle at CERN

by phys.org | Mar 17 2026

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A Respected Audiophile Brand Just Went Big on Affordable Hi-Fi

by Gear Patrol | Mar 17 2026

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Flying, crawling robots to boost US Navy readiness in $71 million Gecko deal

by Interesting Engineering | Mar 17 2026

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Ukraine, allies seek support against Russia as Iran war shifts focus

by Global News | Mar 17 2026

Word of the Day

Erin go bragh

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for March 17, 2026 is:

Erin go bragh • \air-un-guh-BRAW\ • phrase

Erin go bragh is an Irish phrase that means “Ireland forever.”

// They proudly waved the Irish flag during the parade, shouting “Erin go bragh!”

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Examples:

“Dressed in full Irish regalia, Fitzgerald rode his horse, Jack, through the streets of Clinton every St. Patrick’s Day. Jack was also dressed for the occasion, with green ribbons on his mane and a green blanket with gold lettering, ‘Erin Go Bragh.’” — Craig S. Semon, The Worcester (Massachusetts) Telegram & Gazette, 22 Dec. 2025

Did you know?

March 17th is the feast day of the patron saint of Ireland, St. Patrick. In the United States, it is also the day of shamrocks, leprechauns, and green beer (and green everything else). Blue was once the color traditionally associated with St. Patrick, but the color green has several links to Ireland, including its use on Ireland’s flag in the form of a stripe, its symbolism of Irish nationalism and the country’s religious history, and its connection to Ireland’s nickname, The Emerald Isle. On St. Patrick’s Day, people turn to their dictionary to look up Erin go bragh, which means “Ireland forever.” The original Irish phrase was Erin go brách (or go bráth), which translates literally as “Ireland till doomsday.” It’s an expression of loyalty and devotion that first appeared in English during the late 18th-century Irish rebellion against the British.

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A new proposed law may force New Yorkers to turn their outdoor lights off by 11pm nightly

One of the South’s Celebrity-Magnet Restaurants Will Land in Manhattan This Summer

California teachers cite discipline problems as survey shows at least 40% plan to quit in next decade

NJ man released with ticket in NYC subway assault that turned fatal – as cause of death remains unclear

Mom’s cheap Rancho Palos Verdes mansion came with ocean views — and a horrifying catch

Landlords refuse cancer-causing toxin tests at NYC superfund site – because they’re worried about property values

19 affordable co-ops in Harlem available, from $220K

NYC’s massive St. Patrick’s Day Parade returns tomorrow: timing, route and street closures

NYC cops, firefighters back Hochul plan to curb car-insurance fraud: ‘Make NY affordable’

A new escape room is opening on Coney Island's Surf Avenue this week

Lin-Manuel Miranda's Tony Award-winning 'In the Heights' is coming back to NYC for a limited time this fall

You can snag $20 tickets to 28 Off Broadway shows as the 20at20 ticket promotion returns

Inside the beloved NYC Irish neighborhood that’s had its cover blown on social media — but locals say the more the merrier

Elderly couple killed when wrong-way driver torpedoes over Long Island highway median

Shocking Oscars aftermath pic exposes climate hypocrisy of celebs: ‘Where’s all that “protect the planet” energy now?’

Mayor Zohran Mamdani will lower speed limits to 15 mph in school zones: sources

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Gavin Newsom staffer received $50K payout — despite leaving in disgrace amid corruption probe

Mamdani creates NYC’s first LGBTQIA+ office

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