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Battle looms over NYC rent stabilization law
This year, rent stabilization will come into the forefront as elected officials weigh in on the future of the laws that provide nearly a million New Yorkers with an affordable home.
Bronx Boro Pres calls for nail salon letter grade system
Elected officials want to protect New Yorkers from health dangers when they go to a salon.
Mercedes-Benz drops sponsorship of Fall Fashion Week
First the organizers lost their home for the Fall fashion week now they lost their sponsor.
City to name streets in honor of Detectives Wenjian Liu and Rafael Ramos
The city council will fastrack plans to co-name the streets of two slain NYPD officers.
Times Sq hosts ‘Good Riddance Day’ to shed 2014 woes away
Times Square visitors had the chance to symbolically say good bye to the year.
Fashion Week evicted from Lincoln Center
Organizers behind the city’s biggest fashion events will have to look for a new home following a court settlement.
U.S. determines North Korea behind attack
New Yorkers were mixed with the sudden decision to pull “The Interview” from theaters.
City’s restaurants see an increase in A grades
The city’s restaurant grading system saw a big success last year and experts say it’s due to an increase in transparency and education between the health department and the public.
Queens named top destination in 2015 by Lonely Planet
Forget the pyramids or the Grand Canyon, Queens is the destination to beat for travelers next year.
Kate and Prince William take in the Big Apple
Brightening the day for a group of Harlem kids, lunch with the Clintons and checking out the Nets were just a part of the royal couple’s exquisite agenda in the city.
No indictment in Eric Garner’s death sparks demonstrations
For the second week in a row, thousands of angry New Yorkers took to the streets in peaceful protest against police brutality.
Stringer, borough preses call for public Wi-Fi bill of rights
The city comptroller wants to make sure that the city’s massive public internet service is equal for all.
City sees historic low of HIV/AIDS diagnoses
The saw a record number of new HIV/AIDS cases in 2013, but the health department wants to make sure minority and poor communities get access to tools to fight the virus.
NYC students walk out over Michael Brown killing
A week after the grand jury declined to indict Darren Wilson, the city’s youth took to the streets to voice their anger.
NYC’s mom and pop stores hope for big boost in holiday sales
Cyber Monday isn’t just for the big online retailers anymore.
NYC protesters take over FDR Drive, block access over to major city roadways
For a second day in a row, protesters shut down various parts of Manhattan in solidarity following the Michael Brown case.
Macy’s Thanksgiving parade rolls out new floats, treats for revelers
The crews behind the biggest Thanksgiving celebration in the country will show off some new tricks during this year’s parade.
City’s food pantries saw surge following SNAP cuts: Report
The city’s hunger problem isn’t getting any relief, according to the Food Bank.
Council divided over plastic bag surcharge bill
The proposal to add a surcharge at the checkout line sparked a heated debate at the City Council.