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Thousands pack Crown Heights to celebrate West Indian Day parade
The 46th annual parade celebrated Caribbean heritage but also served as a last big campaign point for the city’s politicians.
Mayor lashes out at frisk critics and lax gun laws over tot slay
The shooting death of a baby in Brooklyn set the stage for a political showdown between the mayor and his potential successors.
Central Park Zoo polar bear passes away
Gus, the Central Park zoo’s polar bear, passes away after decades entertaining Central Park zoo patrons and helping researchers better understand the animal kingdom.
Study shows Times Square is a center for positive tweets in the city
A new report found that Times Square could be the center of the social media universe when it comes to the city’s happiness.
NYers dismiss, take pride in state’s rudest, arrogant rankings
New York ranked high in some interesting categories in a study that surveyed American’s perceptions of the 50 states, but some New Yorkers say it’s an honor.
Vallone looks to bring police gun registry database online
A City Councilman wants all New Yorkers to know who was arrested for a gun offense.
City opens up affordable art space in Long Island City
The first of many affordable art spaces opened up in Queens and artists say it will help incubate talent.
Council members announce bill to charge dime for store bags
Plastic bags at grocery stores could cost New Yorkers a little extra.
An influx of celebrity endorsements in NYC mayoral race
Star power grows as celebrities take part in the city’s election process.
Health Department agrees to reduce restaurant fines
Restaurant owners will have some relief when it comes to fines by the city.
Gay couple assaulted in Chelsea: Cops
Manhattan was rocked by another alleged hate crime.
Liu announces proposal to legalize, regulate, tax pot in New York
The mayoral candidate says the city could benefit in many ways if it rethought its marijuana laws.
NYers, city look at the calm aftermath of 2003 blackout
Even though the city that never sleeps went dark for more than 24 hours, New Yorkers recalled enjoying the experience.
City agencies, Con Ed talk about improvements following 2003 blackout
The city’s emergency department and utilities say the 2003 blackout taught them lessons that helped New Yorkers for years to come.
Mayoral candidates chat about their favorite sports
Just because they are campaigning, doesn’t mean they don’t time for some athletic R and R.
City files motion for second appeal of soda ban lawsuit
The legal war continues over the mayor’s large sugary beverage ban.
Shaaliver Douse, 14, shot, killed by NYPD officers
A tense situation involving an alleged arm teen turned fatal in the Bronx when he and two rookie officers crossed paths.
Appeals court delivers another blow to city’s large-soda ban
The mayor’s plan to ban large sodas had another legal setback.
Hundreds of fast food workers hit city streets to call for higher wages
McDonald’s and Burger King employees took to the streets to demand a greater living wage.