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Northeast Cities Among Most Diverse In US: Here's What A New Study Says
The US population is rapidly diversifying, with cities in the Northeast and mid-Atlantic at the forefront, according to a new study.
WalletHub released its 2025 ranking of the nation's Most Diverse Cities on Wednesday, Feb. 26. Three Maryland communities topped the list of 501 locations, which were evaluated based on socioeconomic, cultural, economic, household, and religious diversity.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 10.2 percent of Americans identified as multiracial in 2020, a sharp increase from just 2.9 percent in 2010.
"The most diverse cities demonstrate diversity in many …
Alert Issued For Missing 11-Year-Old Westchester Girl
An 11-year-old Westchester County girl has gone missing and authorities are asking the public's help in locating her.
Verenizet Calero, who is believed to be endangered, was last seen on East Columbus Avenue in the town of West Harrison at 6:15 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 16, authorities announced.
She was last seen wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, a gray T-shirt, light blue shorts, a light blue surgical mask and was carrying a black backpack, Harrison Police said.
She may attempt to travel to Elizabeth, New Jersey, said, according to police.
Anyone with info on her whereabout…
Toys 'R' Us Will Shut Down 182 Stores, Including One In Westchester
Toys "R" Us, which filed for bankruptcy last fall, plans to close as many as 182 outlets, about one-fifth of its total number of stores across the country, according to a court filing late Tuesday.
A shift by customers to online shopping and increased competition led to the move, the Wayne, New Jersey-based company said.
Here is a rundown of tristate area stores scheduled for closure:
New York
Yonkers, 2700 Central Park Avenue
College Point, 139-19 20th Avenue
Union Square, 24-30 Union Square East
Sayville, 5181 Sunrise Highway
Massapequa, 5214 Sunrise Highway
Henrietta, 2…