Despite some concern that the holiday participants will be causing a raucous, SantaCon will be going on this year, bigger than ever.
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City mandates daycare kids get flu vaccine
The city’s toddlers must be immunized before they can be in day care.
Bill de Blasio and family moving on up to Gracie Mansion
After more than a dozen years of vacancy, Gracie Mansion will now be home to the mayor-elect.
Cops shoot cane-wielding suspect in Bushwick
A cop and a Bushwick man allegedly faced off with a baton and cane during a chase.
Interactive map shows city crime data
The city has made its data on crime statistics more transparent.
Independent Budget Office pushes for higher taxes for rich, alcohol
The city’s IBO has some ideas to improve the city finances that are quite extraordinary.
East Harlem gets spotlight in city’s tourism campaign
El Barrio will be under the spotlight this holiday season for tourists.
City to hear both sides in e-cigarette regulation bill Wednesday
Electronic cigarettes are booming, but the city’s health department wants to hold them to the same standards as other tobacco products.
Queens congresswoman mugged in Washington D.C.
Rep. Grace Meng didn’t let a mugger deter her spirit while conducting her duties in Washington.
Pundits weigh in on possible return of Commissioner Bratton
Experts say the next commissioner will have to face a whole set of political challenges if they take the job.
City looking at way to curb rising number of Apple product thefts
Apple products are being stolen at an increasing rate and a new bill aims to deter thieves from making a buck of the goods.
Chicago pizza owners sound off on Jon Stewart’s pie diss
Jon Stewart threw down the gauntlet and Windy City pizzeria owners fought back.
DA won’t charge cabbie who struck tourist at Rock Center
After a two-month investigation, the Manhattan DA’s office said it won’t be arraigning the cab driver who struck a tourist who was at the wrong place at the wrong time.
MTA lowers proposed future fare hike
New revenue and better book keeping will mean that riders won’t have to break more of their bank to take a ride on the subway.
First tower at new World Trade Center site opens
The future for the new World Trade Center site began with the opening of Four WTC.
Midtown East rezoning put on hold by Council
The mayor’s plans to reshape Midtown East are now in limbo.
One World Trade Center officially tallest building in America
The debate is over. The city’s tallest building is now the king of skyscrapers in the Western Hemisphere.
4 World Trade Center ready to leave its mark on downtown
The World Trade Center site is about to enter a whole new era this week with the opening of its first tower,
Cops, NYU officials try to figure out how student got stuck in gap
Students say they are confused as to how one of their classmates was wedged between the cracks of their dorm.
NYC Marathon goes on amid heavy security
This year’s marathon went off without any hitch and runners and their families say they couldn’t be any more happier.