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Anthony Weiner aims to create charity kitchen in Rockaways
Anthony Weiner is coming to the rescue for the Rockaways with a new charity project.
City sees jump in renters who shell out more money
Renting in the city is becoming more a problem, compared to the rest of the nation.
Bus driver, charged after Times Square crash
Times Square pedestrians were injured after two tour buses caused a major accident.
Atlantic Yards developers revamp project with new name, park, towers
The Atlantic Yards project is getting a makeover and Brooklnites are mixed on the new developments.
Nearly half of Manhattan’s homes sell for more than $1.2M: Report
Manhattan home prices are through the roof and advocates fear this won’t be the end of historic prices.
West Village residents and bystanders try to grasp deadly shootout
Although no civilians were hurt during a police shoot out left a suspect dead and three law enforcement officers injured, residents of the affected block said they were still shaken.
City approves bill to install school emergency alert alarms
A bill passed by the City Council mandates that certain schools install alarms to prevent another tragedy like Avonte Oquendo from happening again.
Subway Inn to close after 77 years in Midtown
One of Midtown’s oldest dive bars will have its final call in August.
Cuomo announces statewide LGBT data collection initiative
The state will work to ensure that it is providing the best services for its LGBT members by making sure it has the most real time information.
‘Late Show’ to remain in New York when Colbert takes over
The CBS late night stable won’t be relocating anytime soon.
Fewer households moving out of NYC, report says
The city’s migrant residents aren’t flying too far away from the nest.
MediaMath signs lease at 4 World Trade Center
The first open tower at the World Trade Center just snagged another tenant.
Law would require vets to write prescriptions for pets
A bill proposed by two U.S. Senators could save pet owners millions on medications for their furry members.
Mayor announces new investments for Downtown Brooklyn
Downtown Brooklyn’s transformation enters phase two.
Mideast tensions felt at City Hall news conference
The Middle East conflict raised tensions at a news conference at City Hall.
FDNY, mayor mourn Matthew Ambelas, fallen Bravest
The FDNY paid their final respects to one of their own who died on duty in Brooklyn.
Crumbs may be back in business
The defunct and popular bakery may live another day from the help of a business celebrity.
De Blasio applauds city’s TV industry for Emmy noms
The city’s booming TV productions scored 107 nominations during this year’s award season.
Brooklyn DA’s office to stop prosecuting first time pot arrests
The Brooklyn DA’s decision will have ripple effects for the city’s drug laws.