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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.
Crime Stopper rewards grow as more people give cops helping hand
New Yorks Finest continue to catch the bad guys with some help from their rewards program.
City sets up database to reunite nursing patients displaced by Sandy
Thousands of nursing home patients avoided falling into the cracks during Sandy and the Department of Health is helping to make sure they get back home.
NY shoppers head online to score best Cyber Monday deals
The Big Apple’s consumers will be hitting up their computers and smart phones to stuff their stockings.
NY political groups push pres to work for income equality
Political experts say the occupy wall street movement may affect the president’s policies during his second term.
City’s colleges expand to take in new generation of top students
With more than half a million students in the city, New York colleges are looking for new space to grow.
Top presidential campaign contributions polarize Manhattan
The presidential cash war has split the borough right down the middle.
Independent brewery industry sees huge growth in NY
They’re more fresh and becoming more popular, but the one great thing about New York brewed beer is its impact on the city’s economy.
Families gather at Ground Zero for subdued 9/11 memorial
More than a decade of Sept. 11 memorials may have led to smaller numbers at Ground Zero, but not a smaller show of spirit.
Multimillion dollar Manhattan apts sell huge in summer
High end apartment sales are making a comeback as foreign investors are looking for at New York as a new place to spend their money.
Fashion Week brings city big bucks, popularity
New York’s semi annual fashion week does a lot more than just show off the latest designs.