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Paul McCartney surprises Times Square with concert
Times Square visitors got a Beatle sized surprise when Sir Paul McCartney put on a show.
Taxi of Tomorrow struck down by judge
The future yellow cab is now in limbo following a court decision.
Crane malfunction shuts down midtown block
The building construction site that caused panic during Hurricane Sandy froze Midtown again after the crane malfunctioned.
New York City Opera closes, following Kickstarter fail
The famous opera house closed its curtain.
City’s air quality shows huge improvement
The city’s air is getting better thanks to new buildings dept. initiatives.
City Health Dept. report shows New Yorkers are living better lives
New Yorkers are living longer, healthier lives and the health commissioner says it’s due to new initiatives the city implemented.
Village Halloween Parade in jeopardy due to lack of financing
Hurricane Sandy shut down one Halloween parade, and if enough money isn’t raised soon, it might shut down another one.
If Joe Lhota wins, he’d be the first mayor with a beard in 100 years
So how big of a factor is facial hair in this year’s mayoral election?
Players, fans gear up for Isle’s first taste of Brooklyn hockey
Brooklynites will get their first taste of Islanders hockey with an exhibition game at the Barclays Center.
City unveils plans for revamped Lower East Side
The Lower East Side is set to get a major makeover.
Mayor’s investigation finds huge loopholes in online gun sales
Online gun sales pose a huge problem to public safety, according to the mayor, and he’s urging the feds to do something about it.
Ben Affleck says he can handle Internet bat backlash
Ben Affleck says he’s got what it takes to take up the Batman cowl, despite Internet backlash.
Citi Bike has a successful summer start
Summer has been good for Citi Bike as the bike share program logged in more than 288,000 subscribers since its launch.
City Planning Commission approves Staten Island Ferris Wheel
Staten Island’s most anticipated attraction is one step closer to reality.
Bill de Blasio holds commanding lead over rivals
Primary day had its ups and downs for the candidates vying for the mayor’s seat.
Voters experience lever machine problems at polls
The city board of election’s decision to use the lever machines may have caused minor problems during Primary Day.
Pier 17 stores close as Seaport gears up for redevelopment
The shops at Pier 17 at the Southstreet Seaport shut their doors for the all new all different commercial center, and many owners remain optimistic about their futures.
The mayoral candidates all claim they know NYC — so we put them to the test
The mayoral candidates show off their knowledge of New York City tidbits in amNewYork’s special trivia quiz.
City highlights Staten Island’s sights and sounds
Staten Island is the last borough to get the highlight in the city’s Neighborhood x Neighborhood tourism campaign.