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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.
City announces DUMBO redevelopment plans
DUMBO’s transformation into a trendy hotspot continues with a development project of old warehouses.
Mayor lashes out at frisk critics and lax gun laws over tot slay
The shooting death of a baby in Brooklyn set the stage for a political showdown between the mayor and his potential successors.
Central Park Zoo polar bear passes away
Gus, the Central Park zoo’s polar bear, passes away after decades entertaining Central Park zoo patrons and helping researchers better understand the animal kingdom.
Vallone looks to bring police gun registry database online
A City Councilman wants all New Yorkers to know who was arrested for a gun offense.
City opens up affordable art space in Long Island City
The first of many affordable art spaces opened up in Queens and artists say it will help incubate talent.
Council members announce bill to charge dime for store bags
Plastic bags at grocery stores could cost New Yorkers a little extra.
Health Department agrees to reduce restaurant fines
Restaurant owners will have some relief when it comes to fines by the city.
Gay couple assaulted in Chelsea: Cops
Manhattan was rocked by another alleged hate crime.
Liu announces proposal to legalize, regulate, tax pot in New York
The mayoral candidate says the city could benefit in many ways if it rethought its marijuana laws.
City files motion for second appeal of soda ban lawsuit
The legal war continues over the mayor’s large sugary beverage ban.
Shaaliver Douse, 14, shot, killed by NYPD officers
A tense situation involving an alleged arm teen turned fatal in the Bronx when he and two rookie officers crossed paths.