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9/11 museum exhibit highlights sports’s role in city’s healing
A new section of the museum will display artifacts, oral histories and other features to highlight how New Yorkers came together to cheer for the first time following the attacks.
City hospitals turn to partial development to stay afloat
City hospitals are trading building space on their campuses for development to stay afloat. While some experts say this is a good compromise, others worry it could lead to major health access issues.
Superman’s strength tied to NYC’s energy
He may get his power from the yellow sun, but Superman and his mythology’s true strength comes from the Big Apple.
Bronx’s books scene sees boom
The borough is seeing a renaissance when it comes to places and events for bibliophiles to gather.
Inwood rezoning could price out locals: Advocates
The future of Inwood is in the air, and there is a lot of questions on how the community will benefit.
WTC executive makes sure ’93 bombing victims are never forgotten
Alan Reiss said he never wants anyone to forget what happened on that cold Friday 25 years ago.
NYC’s international student numbers up amid immigration debate
The reputation of New York colleges is stronger than the anti-immigrant sentiment from Washington.
City works to defend water pipes from winter damage
Experts and city officials say a recent spark of water pipe breaks in buildings has been caused by old infrastructure and exposed areas.
Fred Bass, Strand Bookstore’s longtime owner, dead at 89
Bass was respected and admired by fans of the Village store and employees alike.
Polar Bear Club plunge goes on despite frigid temperatures
Despite water temperatures that were barely over the freezing mark, over 1,000 people took the plunge in the annual Brooklyn event.
Maurice ‘Mickey’ Carroll dead: Veteran NYC journalist was 86
The city’s journalist remember the Carroll as a mentor and stalwart for the city.
Net neutrality repeal would jeopardize city tech industry: experts
As the battle over net neutrality looms, entrepreneurs, officials, and tech experts warn that its loss could devastate the city’s growing economic engine.
NYC mayor write-ins included Aaron Judge, Obama, Beyoncé
A who’s who of celebrities, fictional characters, and past leaders made the list.
Queens comic Hari Kondabolu takes on ‘The Simpsons’ Apu in new doc
The long running show’s South Asian character has been a thorn in the community’s side for years, according to the comedian.
Veterans at CUNY schools bring ‘excellence, diversity and life experience’
The city colleges say they’ve seen an increase in veteran students.
Sandy stories: Firsthand accounts of surviving the storm
Five years after the storm wrecked the city, New Yorkers from all walks of life recalled their extraordinary experiences.
Yankees’s Judge talkin’ Homer in Simpsons Mockumentary
The mayor and Yankee all-star lend their thoughts on the memorable Simpsons episode.
More than 70 percent of city streets covered in LED lights
The city is greener and safer with the LED upgrades, according to experts.
Cornell Tech makes long-awaited Roosevelt Island opening
The city’s newest tech center is now online.