NOR’EASTER: Approaching storm washes out weekend activities across NYC, including Global Citizens Festival

A powerful nor'easter is expected to bring heavy wind and rain to New York City this weekend. The storm has forced the cancellation of the Global Citizen Festival in Central Park, marking the first time the event has been canceled in 14 years.
The powerful nor’easter expected to bring heavy wind and rain to New York City this weekend is washing out the events calendar, including the big Global Citizen Festival in Central Park. Organizers of the festival announced Friday it was canceling the event for the first time in 14 years. Anyone who purchased tickets to the...
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