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.
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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.
One dead, four injured in shooting near City College
Cops were looking for clues in a shooting that affected five people.
‘Ghostbusters’ reboot close to landing all-female cast
The classic sci-fi comedy franchise is about to get a new life with an all female cast of heroes.
Restaurant Association cuts losses, takes city snow plan in stride
The January blizzard cost city restaurants thousands, but their trade association said they were pleased with the way the government handled the possible snow threat.
New Yorkers crowd grocery stores as snow storm moves in
The fear surrounding the first major snow storm in 2015 sent New Yorkers scrambling to their local grocery stores.
Council bill would eliminate ‘tenant blacklists’
The city is weighing a piece of legislation that would protect tenants from unnecessary discrimination.
Plans to co-name streets after killed NYPD officers passes first hurdle
The City Council’s took the first step to honoring the two fallen members of New York’s Finest.
Council weighs in on Airbnb’s impact on city
Proponents and critics of the home sharing service squared off at City Hall.
Mayor to show support in Paris after terrorist attacks
The mayor showed his support to the French city following its series of murders.
City launches municipal ID card for all New Yorkers
The city is now home to the largest municipal ID program in the country.
Bronx Boro Pres calls for nail salon letter grade system
Elected officials want to protect New Yorkers from health dangers when they go to a salon.
Mercedes-Benz drops sponsorship of Fall Fashion Week
First the organizers lost their home for the Fall fashion week now they lost their sponsor.