They say time heals all wounds, but six months after Hurricane Sandy touched down in the city, thousands of New Yorkers say life is anything but normal.
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Fans pumped as the Knicks and Nets kick off their playoff runs
Playoff fever in New York is bigger than ever now that both of the city’s basketball teams are vying for the NBA championship.
Big Apple is becoming the new Hollywood for A-list TV
New, hungry talent, tax breaks and better studio infrastructure have created made the city the biggest place to be for TV production.
NYPD brings city policing to 21st Century with new tech
The city’s police force is taking to cyberspace and other futuristic arenas to stop crime in the Big Apple.
Spider-Man’s newest flick creates super economic boon for state
The Marvel superhero’s latest adventure is the largest movie ever to film in the Empire State.
New Yorkers and businesses gear up for soda ban
Ready or not here comes the soda ban. Although some New Yorkers are still on the fence about the new regulation, many have already begun cut the fizz out.
‘SimCity’ fans hit brick wall with online problems
Gamers were anything but entertained after technical glitches prevented them from playing the latest version of the hit PC game.
Community leaders dissect city’s mixed crime changes since 2001
The city has seen a major drop in crime as a whole, but each neighborhood has its own story.
Clinton’s speech circuit role could net big bucks: Experts
Hilary Clinton will continue to travel the world following her stint as the Secretary of State, but she’ll do so with a huge paycheck, political experts say.
New York experts look back at native presidents
New York hasn’t sent someone to the White House in decades, but experts say it is a great proving ground for new commanders-in-chief.
Starbucks, Dunkin’ Donuts are the minority side of city’s coffee shops: Report
A city study finds the two biggest coffee shop chains are in the minority in the city.
Star Trek director chosen to helm new Star Wars movie: Reports
The Star Wars producers may have found the director they’re looking for.
NYC ‘kicks off’ plans for 2014 Super Bowl at MetLife Stadium
The Big Apple is getting its playbook ready to host next year’s Big Game.
City unveils plans for micro studio apartment complex
The city is thinking small when it comes to solving the Big Apple’s housing problems.
New York leaders weigh in on Martin Luther King Jr.’s significance
The city’s elected officials reflect on how the civil rights icon’s work resonates today.
City’s medical centers have tough fight against flu surge
This season’s flu epidemic is putting its toll on New York’s pharmacies and medical centers.
Google launches major free Wi-Fi network around Chelsea
The city took its first steps to becoming a major wireless Metropolis with a pilot program in Manhattan.
NYC business owners reflect on closures of long time mom and pops
When the city loses a longtime institution, for whatever reason, it loses part of its soul.
Open season for mayor’s race kicks into high gear
It’s never to late to start planning for next year’s election, especially when it comes to succeeding Mayor Bloomberg.
City’s top leaders take to social media to increase transparency
Social media is becoming the go to tool for the city’s elected officials to lead in the 21st Century.