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Polar Bear Club plunge goes on despite frigid temperatures
Despite water temperatures that were barely over the freezing mark, over 1,000 people took the plunge in the annual Brooklyn event.
Chelsea mural saved from demolition after community outcry
The painting, that depicted the city in the 19th century, will be viewable for future generations.
Council speaker releases proposals to bolster retail sector
A report by the City Council aims to curb the loss of mom and pops throughout the city. Retail owners, however, have mixed feelings.
Manhattan apartment vacancies at 8-yr high: Report
A growing inventory and some concern about the economic future have created a gap between renters and landlords, according to Citi Habitats.
Maurice ‘Mickey’ Carroll dead: Veteran NYC journalist was 86
The city’s journalist remember the Carroll as a mentor and stalwart for the city.
Broadway Triangle development lawsuit settled
The development will now be 100% affordable and the city will take steps to ensure it is more inclusive.
Net neutrality vote must wait until end of comment investigation: AG
The state’s top prosecutor and a FCC commissioner say the federal government needs to get to the bottom of the alleged identity theft.
AG site helps NYers see if they were used in Net Neutrality scam
Eric Schneiderman wants New Yorkers to help his investigation into phony FCC comments.
NYC mayor write-ins included Aaron Judge, Obama, Beyoncé
A who’s who of celebrities, fictional characters, and past leaders made the list.
DNAinfo, Gothamist reporters rally against Ricketts’ closure of news sites
The staff members of the defunct news sites shamed their owner for refusing to cooperate with their newly formed union.
NYC Marathon runners press on following terror attack
Despite the heighten security along the route, runners say they are still in high spirits.
ACA open enrollment is in full swing, NY groups work to increase signups
As the health insurance open enrollment begins, public, private and non-profit groups are coming together to inform New Yorkers about their options.
Teachers from Maria affected zones allowed temp certification in NY
Instructors who were displaced by the storm are getting a second chance to help students.
Environmentalists push for storm surge barrier
Experts say the city is still vulnerable to a major natural disaster.
Brooklyn Museum to host David Bowie exhibit
The late singer’s legacy returns to his adopted city.
‘I Voted’ stickers to honor suffragettes
The centennial of New York’s suffragette movement will be on display when people hit the polls in November.
J.Lo, Cuomo form relief initiative to help Puerto Rico
New York has a massive state wide effort to bring much needed supplies and personnel to the hurricane ravaged island.
Electric car charging stations to be installed in each borough
The city aims to make the roadways greener with the charging hubs.
Brooklyn’s median income soared 14% since the recession: Census
New stats show economic progress for the borough, but experts say not everyone is getting their piece of the success.