The city honored the late boxing champ in the location that was dear to his sports legacy.
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Breaking news articles.
New York, Paris launch summer culture partnership
The City of Light and the Big Apple are teaming up for a cultural exchange.
Bill de Blasio launches transgender rights advertising campaign
In the wake of rhetoric over transgender rights, the city is reassuring New Yorkers that they safe from any discrimination.
Coach moves into new Hudson Yards headquarters
The West Side’s new development opened its first tower.
Mount Sinai Beth Israel hospital to close, shift to smaller space
Beth Israel becomes the 20th NYC hospital to close in 16 years.
Popular dog names of 2015 released by NYC health department
Max and Bella are the top dog (names) in the Big Apple.
Pommes Frites rises from the ashes with new Village location
The fry joint that was destroyed in the St. Marks explosion is back on its feet 14 months later.
New Federal OT rules could help 110K in NYC: Report
New regulations would be a major boon to low paid New York employees.
F train express service likely to return to Brooklyn, MTA says
Plans to bring back express F service to Brooklyn took another step towards reality.
Brooklyn Brewery expands to Navy Yard with restaurant, beer garden, more
The iconic brewery will have new, bigger headquarters.
Williamsburg leads NYC in gentrification, report says
The cost of living is incredibly transforming once havens for working class New Yorkers.
Other Music in East Village to close in June
The popular music shop joined the long list of mom and pops that closed to rising costs.
Serbian Orthodox church in Flatiron gutted by 4-alarm fire
A beloved historic church went up in flames on the Serbian Orthodox Easter.
Council to vote on perishable bag fee
The controversial bill aimed at reducing waste will go for a full vote.
City’s air quality sees improvments
Green upgrades and new tech solutions have resulted in fresher air for New Yorkers.
NYC job market creates higher risk but higher rewards for Millennials
Millennials face a tough challenge in the city’s job market, but if they gut it out, their rewards are big, according to reports.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles to become NYC tourism ambassadors
The radical crime fighting brothers will help draw more tourists to the city.
Stringer aims to audit NYC BOE
The city’s comptroller will take a long, hard look at the New York Primary after a series of complaints from voters.
LIC Pepsi sign designated as NYC landmark
The iconic piece of Western Queens’s skyline is now an official landmark.
Digital music leads sales for first time ever: Report
More people turn to the Internet for their music than ever, according to a report.