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Village Halloween Parade in jeopardy due to lack of financing
Hurricane Sandy shut down one Halloween parade, and if enough money isn’t raised soon, it might shut down another one.
If Joe Lhota wins, he’d be the first mayor with a beard in 100 years
So how big of a factor is facial hair in this year’s mayoral election?
Players, fans gear up for Isle’s first taste of Brooklyn hockey
Brooklynites will get their first taste of Islanders hockey with an exhibition game at the Barclays Center.
City unveils plans for revamped Lower East Side
The Lower East Side is set to get a major makeover.
Mayor’s investigation finds huge loopholes in online gun sales
Online gun sales pose a huge problem to public safety, according to the mayor, and he’s urging the feds to do something about it.
Ben Affleck says he can handle Internet bat backlash
Ben Affleck says he’s got what it takes to take up the Batman cowl, despite Internet backlash.
Citi Bike has a successful summer start
Summer has been good for Citi Bike as the bike share program logged in more than 288,000 subscribers since its launch.
City Planning Commission approves Staten Island Ferris Wheel
Staten Island’s most anticipated attraction is one step closer to reality.
Voters experience lever machine problems at polls
The city board of election’s decision to use the lever machines may have caused minor problems during Primary Day.
Pier 17 stores close as Seaport gears up for redevelopment
The shops at Pier 17 at the Southstreet Seaport shut their doors for the all new all different commercial center, and many owners remain optimistic about their futures.
The mayoral candidates all claim they know NYC — so we put them to the test
The mayoral candidates show off their knowledge of New York City tidbits in amNewYork’s special trivia quiz.
City highlights Staten Island’s sights and sounds
Staten Island is the last borough to get the highlight in the city’s Neighborhood x Neighborhood tourism campaign.
City announces DUMBO redevelopment plans
DUMBO’s transformation into a trendy hotspot continues with a development project of old warehouses.
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.