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A court in New York sentenced brothers Oren, Alon, and Tal Alexander to 30 years in prison each in a sexual abuse case. Before sentencing, 12 victims spoke, most of whom asked for a life sentence. The defense had sought 15 years, arguing the encounters were consensual.
Aziz KarimovVictims of abuse by Catholic clergy have agreed to an $800 million settlement with the Archdiocese of New York. About 1,300 plaintiffs will receive at least $250,000 each. The settlement will be the second-largest payout of its kind in US history.
Otabek YusupovThe New York City Council on October 22 approved a ban on horse-drawn carriages in Central Park. Mayor Zohran Mamdani must sign the bill; if signed, the ban will take effect in June 2028. The carriage drivers' union has promised a legal fight.
Javlon TursunovThe New York City Council is expected on Thursday to approve a ban on horse-drawn carriages in Central Park effective June 2028. The initiative is backed by Mayor Zohran Mamdani. About 200 drivers fear losing income, while animal rights activists welcome the decision. The ban gained momentum after the June death of 18-year-old tourist Romanch Mahajan.
Sevara AzamovaPro-Palestinian demonstrators gathered outside The New York Times offices in Manhattan, accusing the outlet of biased coverage of events in Gaza and Lebanon. Protesters handed out leaflets, and police increased security around the building. The newspaper did not publicly comment on the action.
Sevara AzamovaNew York-based Inspired Capital, founded by Alexa von Tobel and Penny Pritzker, closed its fourth fund at $450 million, bringing assets under management to nearly $1.4 billion. According to PitchBook, between 2020 and 2025 the Bay Area attracted $352 billion — about 46% of US venture capital, and last year 55% of new commitments. The firm invests in roughly 10 companies a year, with checks from $1 million to $15 million.
Javlon TursunovAt the 'People's AI Assembly' event in Manhattan, New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani said federal authorities have completely abdicated AI regulation and urged city residents not to treat the technology's spread as inevitable. He recalled the ban on AI in elementary and middle schools and the requirement to disclose AI generation in real estate listing photos.
Sardor QodirovThe Plaza hotel on Fifth Avenue in New York will close to guests in January 2027: the facade restoration will take at least four years. The hotel's management explains the works by historic preservation requirements and safety concerns. The hotel, opened in 1907, is listed among Historic Hotels of America and is famous from books and films.
Aziz Karimov
