With concerns from foreign visitors over Donald Trump’s controversial rhetoric and policies, the city’s tourism wing is taking extra steps to reassure Mexican visitors that the Big Apple welcomes them.
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Hip Hop fans are weighing in on the ongoing rocky relationship between de Blasio and Cuomo.
Ralph Lauren’s Fifth Avenue store to close amid slumping sales
The fashion chain is decreasing its footprint in New York to cut costs.
Inside Topps and the NYC baseball card industry
Experts say the New York based card company helped to invigorate our National Pastime.
LinkNYC continues rapid public Wi-Fi expansion in Brooklyn, Queens
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Ai Weiwei to launch ‘Good Fences’ art project in NYC
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New York Girl Scouts patch honors suffrage centennial
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Garment District rezoning plan opposed by fashion workers
Fashion workers say a city proposal for Midtown would leave their industry hanging by a thread.
Shea Stadium Kickstarter campaign a success
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Proposed midtown skyscraper features massive arch
An odd skyscraper design has New Yorkers turning their heads.
NYC seeks designs for new ‘I Voted’ election sticker
The future of the election day sticker is in the hands of New Yorkers.
NYC outlines plan to fight opioid crisis
The city wants anti OD meds in the hands of civilians as the number of opioid related deaths climb.
NYC rolls out IDNYC mobile van for application help
The city has a new option to apply for IDNYC.
Gender changes on birth certificates surge in NYC
More New Yorkers are able to change their birth certificate genders following a change to the health code.
Exhibit at the New-York Historical Society highlights early U.S. women
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FDNY deploys drone to help fight Bronx fire
The city’s Bravest unveiled their latest gadget while fighting a Bronx blaze.
Inside Columbia U’s Manhattanville expansion
After years of delays, the Ivy League school and the upper Manhattan community are ready for their big addition.
Waldorf Astoria closing for condo makeover
The iconic Midtown hotel will be taking a holiday and residents are concerned about the future of the neighborhood.
Downtown NYC’s dining scene growing
What once was a foodie wasteland is now becoming the go to spot for fine dining.
NYC park conservancies make progress with Community Parks Initiative
The non-profits behind the city’s largest parks are helping out their smaller counterparts.