A study released by three religious non-profits advocates say bolstering city services will help get needy New Yorkers out of poverty.
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Sotheby’s to auction off old Yankee Stadium letters
A piece of Yankees history is up for sale.
Chirlane McCray helps lead International Women’s Day rally
Thousands marched through midtown to call for gender equality.
Cardinal Edward Egan, dies at 82
Elected officials, Catholics and others reflected on the life of the former head of the New York Archdiocese.
Survey finds most New Yorkers own landlines
It looks like the majority of New Yorkers haven’t cut their ties with the phone jack, but that number is decreasing.
Councilman Lander arrested during car wash workers protest
The Brooklyn elected official said he was honored to protest with the carwasheros.
NYC public schools will now be closed for two Muslim holidays
New York public schools will now recognize Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha.
Top 10 NYC scams: Parking tickets to rental listings to ATMs
The city warned New Yorkers to be careful about some of the most prominent schemes out there.
Average New Yorker pays more than half their income on rent: Report
A new survey found the housing crisis is getting worse for renters in the outer boroughs.
Cuomo says relationship with mayor is the best in modern history
The governor and mayor say there is little animosity between them.
Bloomberg on gun control: ‘Throw them up against the wall and frisk them’
The former mayor reiterated his support of controversial police methods with some candid words.
Council members, LGBT groups call for continued St. Pat’s parade boycott
Gay rights advocates say the recent move by the parade organizers to include just one LGBT group in this year’s celebrations wasn’t enough.
Fans mixed on A-Rod letter, but expert says it is a good start
The Yankees slugger isn’t winning back the hearts of fans that easily.
Thousands pack Madison Square Park for Kanye concert
Despite some protest from the community, Kanye West’s show packed the Flatiron park,
Report shows decrepit conditions inside NYCHA buildings
A new report finds that NYCHA buildings are in serious disarray.
Bronx man arrested for allegedly slapping NYPD horse’s rear
A man’s alleged fun night out caused a stir in Times Square.
Some residents worried about Kanye West’s show
Kayne West stirred up some controversy before he took the stage at Madison Square Park.
Councilman Ruben Wills hit with another indictment charge
The southeast Queens leader is under investigation again.
City tourism records broken last year
The city saw more than 56 million visitors last year, and officials say they’re ready to take on more.
Manhole bursts into flames in Park Slope injuring two
The cold weather may have caused a small fire in Brooklyn.