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City to appeal soda ban ruling Tuesday
The city is gearing up for a big fight in court to try and save its controversial tactic to fight obesity.
amNewYork reporter field tests Citi Bike commute
The city touts its bike share program as a good commuting alternative. I decided to test that out myself.
City touts Coney Island in outer borough tourism campaign
Coney Island’s rebound from the hurricane make it the best spot for tourists this weekend.
City unveils Sandy home recovery assistance program
More aid is on its way for Sandy affected homes.
City ad campaign warns about energy drink dangers
The Health Department is taking on energy drinks in its war against obesity.
Statue of Liberty screenings to return to Manhattan
After some back and forth with the city, the National Parks Service announced that security check points for the Statue of Liberty will take place in Battery Park City.
Citi Bike launches for the general public
The city’s bike share program is now open for business for all New Yorkers.
Queens pride parade draws hundreds
Despite an increase of violence against LGBT New Yorkers, gay rights activists came out in huge numbers to Queens for its annual pride celebration.
Woman burned, house wrecked in Howard Beach explosion
An explosion in a Howard Beach home rocked a neighborhood and sent one of its tenants to the hospital.
City announces property tax reduction for Sandy-affected owners
Financial aid is on its way to Sandy affected homeowners.
Citi Bike makes long awaited debut for early bird members
After years of planning and setbacks, the city’s bike share program finally kicked off with major fanfare.
David Byrne takes a ride on Citi Bike
The talking heads founding member and bike enthusiast says the city’s bike share program is the way of the future.
MOMI to host Jim Henson collection exhibit in 2014
Jim Henson’s iconic work and characters found a new home in Long Island City.
Yankee supported MLS team draws cheers and jeers
The announcement of MLS’s expansion into the five boroughs has New Yorkrers excited and concerned at the same time.
Thousands march downtown in wake of anti-gay violence
Gay rights advocates from all over the city hit the streets of the Village in a show of solidarity against the increase in hate crimes,
City schools to implement anti-hate lessons
The city’s public school system will instruct students with a lesson on tolerance during the final months of the school year, in response to the rise in hate crimes.
City’s largest union backs Bill de Blasio for mayor
Bill de Blasio picked up a major endorsement for his run for mayor.
Gay rights groups to rally Monday against hate crime murder
The shooting death of a gay man in Greenwich Village has galvanized the community.
Final day of Googa Mooga canceled due to rainy weather
Mother Nature couldn’t cooperate with Brooklyn’s most anticipated music festival.