After much outcry from fans and historians, the New York Public Library will not move forward with its plans to remove book shelves for more space.
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Former NYPD officer, arrested for alleged anti-Semitic messages in Brooklyn
A former member of New York’s finest allegedly was behind a major hate crime in Borough Park, according to investigators.
Free Wi-Fi hot spots coming to city payphones
The city wants to collect ideas on how to bring payphones into the 21st century.
Vision Zero supporters voice their support for accident-reduction bills
Elected officials and safe traffic advocates pushed for better safety measures.
City agrees to 30 cent surcharge for cabs to pay for accessible taxis
Taking a cab will get a bit more expensive but the city says it’s for a very important cause.
New York’s tech industry leads city in job growth: Report
Tech is really booming in the Big Apple.
NYU Langone reopens ER following months of repair from Sandy
The ER NYU’s hospital is back in operation following Hurricane Sandy’s wraith, but there are still other facilities and infrastructure projects affected by the storm that are far from rebounded.
Sandy recovery plan from de Blasio updated to speed up aid
The mayor released an updated timeline on Sandy recovery plans.
Bloomberg spearheads new group to take on gun lobby
Michael Bloomberg is throwing a $50 million counter against the NRA to increase the call for gun control in the U.S.
Fireworks art show coming to Prospect Park next weekend
A feminist themed firework show will treat Brooklynites on April 26.
NYPD disbands controversial Muslim investigation unit
The new administration at the NYPD reversed course on its undercover unit that upset several religious and civil liberties groups.
Soda ban state appeal hearing set for June
The next battle in the war over the city’s soda ban proposal has been set for this spring.
City Council to introduce bill for city ID cards
The city took its first steps in creating a system that will help people identify themselves as a New Yorker.
Cronut bakery reopens after mice infestation
The famous SoHo bakery wasn’t going to let some pests ruin its prized treat.
Gillibrand wants better enforcement of sex-assault laws at colleges
The New York senator said too many women are not only victimized on campus but also their schools fail to provide the necessary support.
Daniel Murphy defends decision to miss games for son’s birth
The Mets second baseman said he doesn’t regret missing the first two games of the season to be with his wife and newborn.
‘Shop and frisk’ solutions discussed by Sharpton, Bratton
The Rev. Al Sharpton and the new police commissioner say they are making headway in fighting racial profiling inside department stores.
New York is most compact city in US: Report
The city’s compact nature may be a pain to travel, but it a study shows it actually helps move urban areas into the 21st century.
New push for 10 cent fee on plastic and paper bags
The city council is looking for a new way to make the Big Apple more green.
Human Rights Project releases report card on City Council
A New York watch dog group ranked the city’s elected officials for their work in promoting human rights.