The city’s bike share program is now open for business for all New Yorkers.
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Woman burned, house wrecked in Howard Beach explosion
An explosion in a Howard Beach home rocked a neighborhood and sent one of its tenants to the hospital.
City announces property tax reduction for Sandy-affected owners
Financial aid is on its way to Sandy affected homeowners.
Citi Bike makes long awaited debut for early bird members
After years of planning and setbacks, the city’s bike share program finally kicked off with major fanfare.
MOMI to host Jim Henson collection exhibit in 2014
Jim Henson’s iconic work and characters found a new home in Long Island City.
Yankee supported MLS team draws cheers and jeers
The announcement of MLS’s expansion into the five boroughs has New Yorkrers excited and concerned at the same time.
Thousands march downtown in wake of anti-gay violence
Gay rights advocates from all over the city hit the streets of the Village in a show of solidarity against the increase in hate crimes,
City schools to implement anti-hate lessons
The city’s public school system will instruct students with a lesson on tolerance during the final months of the school year, in response to the rise in hate crimes.
City’s largest union backs Bill de Blasio for mayor
Bill de Blasio picked up a major endorsement for his run for mayor.
Gay rights groups to rally Monday against hate crime murder
The shooting death of a gay man in Greenwich Village has galvanized the community.
Final day of Googa Mooga canceled due to rainy weather
Mother Nature couldn’t cooperate with Brooklyn’s most anticipated music festival.
De Blasio unveils proposals to help city’s immigrant population
The public advocate has some ideas to help all of the city’s immigrants from being forced out of the Big Apple.
WTC developer announces construction of city’s tallest hotel tower
The city’s downtown skyline is going to get another tall addition.
Council passes paid sick leave bill
After four years of negotiations, city leaders passed legislation that help New Yorkers from deciding between their health and job.
Teen pregnancy rate drops 30% over last decade in the city
The city is going to smartphones to make sure the teen pregnancy rate keeps declining.
Yankees begin to sell Groupon discounts for home games
A slumping season may have forced the Pinstripes to seek new ways to get fans to Yankee Stadium.
Bloomberg not sweet on cupcake shop’s 25-pound treat ‘The Mayor’
The mayor wasn’t at all amused with a new bakery shop’s gift made in his honor.
Clinton tried, and failed, to reunite Led Zeppelin for 12-12-12
Not even the 42nd President had the power to bring back one of classic rock’s greatest bands.
Citi Bike stations cause headaches for many New Yorkers
The city bike share program has thousands of applicants waiting to pedal through the city, however, some Big Apple residents say the program creates a huge inconvenience.
Citi Bike is expected to create 170 jobs, $36M in economic impact: DOT
As the popularity for the city’s bike share program rises, so does the economic impact.