The first of many affordable art spaces opened up in Queens and artists say it will help incubate talent.
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Council members announce bill to charge dime for store bags
Plastic bags at grocery stores could cost New Yorkers a little extra.
An influx of celebrity endorsements in NYC mayoral race
Star power grows as celebrities take part in the city’s election process.
Health Department agrees to reduce restaurant fines
Restaurant owners will have some relief when it comes to fines by the city.
Gay couple assaulted in Chelsea: Cops
Manhattan was rocked by another alleged hate crime.
Liu announces proposal to legalize, regulate, tax pot in New York
The mayoral candidate says the city could benefit in many ways if it rethought its marijuana laws.
NYers, city look at the calm aftermath of 2003 blackout
Even though the city that never sleeps went dark for more than 24 hours, New Yorkers recalled enjoying the experience.
City agencies, Con Ed talk about improvements following 2003 blackout
The city’s emergency department and utilities say the 2003 blackout taught them lessons that helped New Yorkers for years to come.
Mayoral candidates chat about their favorite sports
Just because they are campaigning, doesn’t mean they don’t time for some athletic R and R.
City files motion for second appeal of soda ban lawsuit
The legal war continues over the mayor’s large sugary beverage ban.
Appeals court delivers another blow to city’s large-soda ban
The mayor’s plan to ban large sodas had another legal setback.
Hundreds of fast food workers hit city streets to call for higher wages
McDonald’s and Burger King employees took to the streets to demand a greater living wage.
FDNY welcomes most diverse class of probies
The city’s newest batch of bravest is more diverse than ever.
City to expand organic waste recycling program
Organic recycling is coming to the five boroughs as part of the mayor’s efforts to make a greener city.
Council, NYPD, DA offices, community groups team up for gun buybacks
The city’s cops, elected officials and community groups will work together to get illegal guns off the streets.
Anthony Weiner’s popularity plummets in new poll
Anthony Weiner’s support continues to dwindle as he reveals more of his illicit activities,
Weiner leads in poll conducted before revelation of Carlos Danger
Anthony Weiner saw a slight lead in his race for mayor, but a Quinnipiac poll still didn’t factor in Carlos Danger.
Michael Bloomberg vetoes cop oversight bills
The mayor kept to his word and vetoed bills that would give the NYPD extra scrutiny.
Quinn commutes from Staten Island to experience hour-plus ride
Christine Quinn aims to improve subway times if she gets elected so she took a test commute from Staten Island to midtown to see how it feels to take a long trip.
City’s own all-stars share stories of helping New Yorkers
Forget Mariano Rivera and Matt Harvey, these New Yorkers are in a league of their own when it comes to going the distance.