Smokers rights groups say the city’s plan to ban e-cigarettes from bars is going too far.
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Breaking news articles.
9/11 Memorial Museum to open in May
The 9/11 Memorial Museum will open its doors in May after months of planning and construction.
NYCHA boilers damaged by Sandy will be replaced by FEMA
Relief is coming for thousands of NYCHA residents who are still struggling from Sandy.
Gay pride parade organizers welcome Catholic League’s intent to march
The Catholic League continues to fight to have its views presented, but LGBT groups say they are OK with the conservative group voicing their opinion at the gay pride parade.
Teen arrested for sneaking to the top of the World Trade Center
A New Jersey teen’s antics didn’t sit too well with the mayor and law enforcement officials.
L’Wren Scott death a suicide by hanging: Medical Examiner
Investigators continue to probe the fashion designer’s death.
Explosion, building collapse reported in East Harlem
East Harlem was rocked with a devastating explosion that displaced hundreds of residents.
President Obama makes surprise visit to midtown Gap
The president gave the entire staff of a Midtown Gap an afternoon shock when he showed up to by clothes for his family.
New York comes in second in most ‘selfiest’ cities list
The city is the second best metro area for anyone who wants a shot of themselves, according to a Time Magazine study.
Missing Brooklyn boy found in subway
An 11-year-old missing boy came home safe and sound thanks to the work of a watchful straphanger, a cop and his trusty canine.
City Planning approves Domino redevelopment plan
The plan to turn the former Domino Sugar factory into Williamsburg’s newest hot spot passed another hurdle.
City reaches deal to bring more affordable housing to Domino site
The development project at the old Domino sugar factory will now include more affordable units.
City Council expands sick leave to include more small businesses
The city’s paid sick leave bill just got a whole lot bigger, and provides some leniency for mom and pop stores.
Marvel inks deal with state to film Netflix shows in Big Apple
The Marvel superheroes are coming back home and bringing thousands of new jobs to the Big Apple.
City Council members back decision to skip St. Pat’s parade
For the first time ever, the City Council won’t be marching as a group in this year’s St. Patrick’s Day parade to stand for LGBT rights.
Arsonist burns stores at two Queens shopping centers
A Queens man allegedly burned five stores during a spree in Queens.
De Blasio defends his security detail’s driving
The mayor went on the defensive after his drivers were caught going past stop signs.
Central Park advocates battle skyscrapers over shadows
Residents and parkgoers fear new buildings may put the iconic space too much in the dark.
4 World Trade Center to host charity run up race
The first tower at the World Trade Center site will be the location for a fun new race.
Pregnant mother dies, baby saved following accident with snow plow
For the second time in less than two weeks, a pedestrian was killed by a snow clearing machine in Brooklyn,