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Most popular take-out food in NYC, by borough
Each borough has it’s own bragging rights when it comes to take out food, according to stats gathered by Seamless and Grubhub.
De Blasio, Chirlane McCray get candid on ‘The View’
The city’s first couple opened up about a wide variety of topics on the popular ABC daytime talk show.
Fireworks art show coming to Prospect Park next weekend
A feminist themed firework show will treat Brooklynites on April 26.
Flyers push fans to defriend Rangers friends on Facebook
The Philadelphia Flyers turned to social media to tease Ranger fans just before the start of the post season.
Cronut bakery reopens after mice infestation
The famous SoHo bakery wasn’t going to let some pests ruin its prized treat.
‘How I Met Your Mother’ creators, star view finale with NYC Fans
The writers behind the hit CBS sitcom celebrated its finale at the place that helped to inspire it and with the fans that made it a hit.
President Obama makes surprise visit to midtown Gap
The president gave the entire staff of a Midtown Gap an afternoon shock when he showed up to by clothes for his family.
New York comes in second in most ‘selfiest’ cities list
The city is the second best metro area for anyone who wants a shot of themselves, according to a Time Magazine study.
Manhattan inventor is trying to speed up Citi Bike
Citi Bike users may be in for a speedy treat if this Kickstarter plan succeeds.
Marvel inks deal with state to film Netflix shows in Big Apple
The Marvel superheroes are coming back home and bringing thousands of new jobs to the Big Apple.
Super Bowl Blvd kicks off with huge crowds, stars, shows
The Super Bowl celebrations kicked off with plenty of fan fare, despite the bone chilling temperatures.
De Blasio appoints city health chief, addresses ‘forkgate’
As the mayor continues to assemble his team of agency heads, he made it clear that his pizza eating habits aren’t going anywhere.
Jon Stewart doesn’t approve of de Blasio’s pizza-eating method
First it was Chicago, now it’s the mayor. Jon Stewart has a bone to pick when it comes to pizza etiquette.
SantaCon organizers aim to hit streets Saturday with less rowdy crowd
Despite some concern that the holiday participants will be causing a raucous, SantaCon will be going on this year, bigger than ever.
Chicago pizza owners sound off on Jon Stewart’s pie diss
Jon Stewart threw down the gauntlet and Windy City pizzeria owners fought back.
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.
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?
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.