Protesters stayed up till the late hours of the night to show their support for Trayvon Martin.
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Hundreds rally across city for Trayvon Martin
New Yorkers of all backgrounds took to the streets to take a stand against the George Zimmerman verdict.
Obama, Bloomberg call for crackdown on senseless violence following Zimmerman verdict
The president and mayor say Americans need to work together to end gun violence.
Women’s groups denounce Eliot Spitzer’s comptroller campaign
A group of women’s rights groups say there Eliot Spitzer has no right to seek office.
Criminal expert talks about mob’s 21st Century operations
The face of organized crime is getting an update, according to a crime expert.
City Planning to hold Willets Pt. hearing as plan gets OK from Queens BP
The controversial Queens development project passed another hurdle.
Bloomberg stays mum about Spitzer’s entry in comptroller race
Michael Bloomberg says Eliot Spitzer’s entry into the City Comptroller race is just another aspect of democracy, but he declined to give his side.
City summer group connects troubled teens with Sandy recovery jobs
A group of teens who feel through the cracks will have a second chance this summer restoring Sandy devastated areas.
All aboard Hudson emergency helicopter landing escape injury
A quick thinking pilot and boaters helped to save the lives of a family of four who were sightseeing in Manhattan.
Gay rights activists rally in Stonewall to cheer DOMA decision
After winning her Supreme Court battle, Edie Windsor returned to the birthplace of the gay rights movement, to take in her moment.
Weiner rises to the top of new poll, beats Quinn
Anthony Weiner makes a surprising rise in popularity in a new poll.
City installs pedestrian maps to help New Yorkers get around
Getting lost in New York will be a lot harder.
Mayor, Council come to agreement on $70 billion budget
The Council and mayor were able to pass a budget on time and without raising taxes on New Yorkers.
City leaders want DOT to expand bike share faster
Community leaders and elected officials from neighborhoods that lack Citi Bike want in as soon as possible.
Businesses protest the introduction of Styrofoam ban bill
Not everyone is happy with the mayor’s plan to ban harden plastic.
Mayor proposes ‘Seaport City’ to combat flooding
One of the boldest concepts the mayor created in response to Hurricane Sandy involves expanding Manhattan’s footprint.
Appellate Court judges hear arguments in soda ban case
The city’s lawyers duked it out against the soda companies for the future of the sugary drink ban.
Diabetes-related deaths hit all-time high in New York: Study
Diabetes is killing New Yorkers more than ever, according to newly released statistics.
City unveils Sandy home recovery assistance program
More aid is on its way for Sandy affected homes.
Statue of Liberty screenings to return to Manhattan
After some back and forth with the city, the National Parks Service announced that security check points for the Statue of Liberty will take place in Battery Park City.