Plans to bring back express F service to Brooklyn took another step towards reality.
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Brooklyn blogger highlights straphangers’ favorite books
Uli Beutter Cohen said she was fascinated by the subway, especially with its diverse group of readers.
Brooklyn Brewery expands to Navy Yard with restaurant, beer garden, more
The iconic brewery will have new, bigger headquarters.
Ivan Pereira’s appearance on MetroFocus
Ivan Pereira appeared on WNET’s MetroFocus to discuss a new report that showed spikes in home sales in Staten Island and the Bronx. http://www.thirteen.org/metrofocus/2016/05/borough-buy-house-know/
Williamsburg leads NYC in gentrification, report says
The cost of living is incredibly transforming once havens for working class New Yorkers.
Other Music in East Village to close in June
The popular music shop joined the long list of mom and pops that closed to rising costs.
Uber marks 5 years in NYC
The ride sharing app has its fans and critics alike, but most New Yorkers agree that it has a major presence in the city.
Serbian Orthodox church in Flatiron gutted by 4-alarm fire
A beloved historic church went up in flames on the Serbian Orthodox Easter.
Five Boro Bike tour Blue Card team gives back to Holocaust survivors
A group of volunteers are hitting the streets on their bikes to help nearly 2,000 survivors living in New York.
Council to vote on perishable bag fee
The controversial bill aimed at reducing waste will go for a full vote.
Parks department shares data about trees in NYC
The city shared some interesting factoids about its five million trees.
City’s air quality sees improvments
Green upgrades and new tech solutions have resulted in fresher air for New Yorkers.
NYC job market creates higher risk but higher rewards for Millennials
Millennials face a tough challenge in the city’s job market, but if they gut it out, their rewards are big, according to reports.
NYC recycling: Reuse programs aim to cut down New York waste
There are plenty of ways New Yorkers can reuse their goods and cut down on waste. They just don’t know about it.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles to become NYC tourism ambassadors
The radical crime fighting brothers will help draw more tourists to the city.
Stringer aims to audit NYC BOE
The city’s comptroller will take a long, hard look at the New York Primary after a series of complaints from voters.
LIC Pepsi sign designated as NYC landmark
The iconic piece of Western Queens’s skyline is now an official landmark.
Digital music leads sales for first time ever: Report
More people turn to the Internet for their music than ever, according to a report.
NYC’s gender wage gap is 9%: Report
Although the city’s gap is smaller compared to the rest of the country, experts say it can do better.
Riders Alliance call for reduced MetroCard for low-income New Yorkers
Transit groups say the poorest New Yorkers should get assistance for commutes.