The carnage from the Boston bombings and the stress of waiting another year to run, has pumped NYC marathoners up.
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Council passes bill to raise smoking age to 21
Smoking among older teens will be a thing of the past now that the Council voted to raise the age New Yorkers can buy tobacco products.
FDNY shows off new superstorm ready vehicles
The FDNY showed off its new Post Sandy investments that aim to strengthen the Bravest during extreme weather emergencies.
Council gives OK for Staten Island Ferris wheel
The city gave its approval for the world’s largest Ferris Wheel to come to the big apple.
Bloomberg touts progress in post-Sandy projects
The mayor says the city is making huge progress when it comes to storm-proofing the city.
Business owners’ spirits high despite slow Sandy recovery
Some city businesses rebounded 100% a year after Sandy while others still struggle to make rent. Despite their differences and hardships, the owners say their spirit and will power is stronger than ever.
City invests to bolster city infrastructure post Sandy
The city may have its hands tied when it comes to rebuilding and fortifying New York for another superstorm, but that’s not stopping officials from making some improvements.
A look back at Superstorm Sandy, one year later
The hurricane may be a year old but its effects are still felt throughout the city.
Prospect Park to close Friday for Obama’s school visit
The president’s visit to a Crown Hts. high school is so huge that it’s shutting down all of Prospect Park.
Teen caught with dead fetus in Victoria’s Secret: Cops
Shoppers at the Herald Square Victoria’s Secret were shocked when a teen brought a dead fetus to the store.
Work begins on new Pier 17
The all new, all-different Southstreet seaport shopping center is on its way.
Halloween Day Parade Kickstarter meets its $50K goal
The city’s ghoul fans saved the village Halloween parade.
City completes work on new Manhattan water tunnel
It took more than 40 years but now Manhattan has a more modern alternative source for its fresh water.
Halloween parade Kickstarter still needs cash
The Village Halloween parade still needs cash for it to be a reality.
New York Comic Con drew supersized crowd
Geek power has hit big in the city.
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.