The MTA will commemorate the city’s first Super Bowl with limited edition MetroCards.
Author: Ivan Pereira
Hell’s Kitchen fire kills one, injures and displaces others
A blaze in Midtown sent dozens of families running for their lives, but fire fighters say that may have killed one of the tenants.
Experts predict more pedestrian plaza projects under de Blasio
Although he may have expressed caution about the city’s pedestrian plazas, the new mayor will likely expand the program, experts say.
Bloomberg’s deputy mayor comes to his defense after inauguration
Howard Wolfson says Michael Bloomberg’s critics should check all of their facts before talking about his legacy.
James takes parting shot at Bloomberg during swearing-in
The new public advocate made her feelings about the last 12 years clear just as she assumed office.
NYC’s 12-year club: Pols reflect on a dozen years in office as terms end
After a dozen years of serving the public, a group of city elected officials look back at their time and how they shaped the Big Apple.
Fewer restaurants closing over health-code violations: City
The city’s restaurant grading system led to more benefits for foodies and eatery owners alike.
De Blasio offers public free seats to swearing-in ceremony
Mayor-elect Bill de Blasio won’t limit his swearing in to the political elite of the city.
City approves landmarking for south Village neighborhood
Sections of the village are saved from any tampering, thanks to a new landmark status.
Blind man and dog survive fall onto train tracks in Harlem
A blind New Yorker and his best friend were lucky to survive an accident in the subway.
Bloomberg to visit all five boroughs on farewell tour
The mayor will be checking out the five boroughs for one last tout of his administration’s strengths.
SantaCon organizers aim to hit streets Saturday with less rowdy crowd
Despite some concern that the holiday participants will be causing a raucous, SantaCon will be going on this year, bigger than ever.
City mandates daycare kids get flu vaccine
The city’s toddlers must be immunized before they can be in day care.
Bill de Blasio and family moving on up to Gracie Mansion
After more than a dozen years of vacancy, Gracie Mansion will now be home to the mayor-elect.
Cops shoot cane-wielding suspect in Bushwick
A cop and a Bushwick man allegedly faced off with a baton and cane during a chase.
Interactive map shows city crime data
The city has made its data on crime statistics more transparent.
Independent Budget Office pushes for higher taxes for rich, alcohol
The city’s IBO has some ideas to improve the city finances that are quite extraordinary.
East Harlem gets spotlight in city’s tourism campaign
El Barrio will be under the spotlight this holiday season for tourists.
City to hear both sides in e-cigarette regulation bill Wednesday
Electronic cigarettes are booming, but the city’s health department wants to hold them to the same standards as other tobacco products.
Metro-North passengers recall ‘flipping over’ as train derailed
The victims of the Metro North train derailment and their families recount their tragic experience.