The mayor says the city is making huge progress when it comes to storm-proofing the city.
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Breaking news articles.
Prospect Park to close Friday for Obama’s school visit
The president’s visit to a Crown Hts. high school is so huge that it’s shutting down all of Prospect Park.
Teen caught with dead fetus in Victoria’s Secret: Cops
Shoppers at the Herald Square Victoria’s Secret were shocked when a teen brought a dead fetus to the store.
Halloween Day Parade Kickstarter meets its $50K goal
The city’s ghoul fans saved the village Halloween parade.
City completes work on new Manhattan water tunnel
It took more than 40 years but now Manhattan has a more modern alternative source for its fresh water.
Halloween parade Kickstarter still needs cash
The Village Halloween parade still needs cash for it to be a reality.
Paul McCartney surprises Times Square with concert
Times Square visitors got a Beatle sized surprise when Sir Paul McCartney put on a show.
Taxi of Tomorrow struck down by judge
The future yellow cab is now in limbo following a court decision.
Crane malfunction shuts down midtown block
The building construction site that caused panic during Hurricane Sandy froze Midtown again after the crane malfunctioned.
New York City Opera closes, following Kickstarter fail
The famous opera house closed its curtain.
City’s air quality shows huge improvement
The city’s air is getting better thanks to new buildings dept. initiatives.
City Health Dept. report shows New Yorkers are living better lives
New Yorkers are living longer, healthier lives and the health commissioner says it’s due to new initiatives the city implemented.
Village Halloween Parade in jeopardy due to lack of financing
Hurricane Sandy shut down one Halloween parade, and if enough money isn’t raised soon, it might shut down another one.
City unveils plans for revamped Lower East Side
The Lower East Side is set to get a major makeover.
Mayor’s investigation finds huge loopholes in online gun sales
Online gun sales pose a huge problem to public safety, according to the mayor, and he’s urging the feds to do something about it.
Citi Bike has a successful summer start
Summer has been good for Citi Bike as the bike share program logged in more than 288,000 subscribers since its launch.
City Planning Commission approves Staten Island Ferris Wheel
Staten Island’s most anticipated attraction is one step closer to reality.
Bill de Blasio holds commanding lead over rivals
Primary day had its ups and downs for the candidates vying for the mayor’s seat.
Voters experience lever machine problems at polls
The city board of election’s decision to use the lever machines may have caused minor problems during Primary Day.
Pier 17 stores close as Seaport gears up for redevelopment
The shops at Pier 17 at the Southstreet Seaport shut their doors for the all new all different commercial center, and many owners remain optimistic about their futures.