The Super Bowl celebrations kicked off with plenty of fan fare, despite the bone chilling temperatures.
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New York State leads nation with domestic migration: Study
New York is leading the nation when it comes to residents looking for greener pastures in other states.
Super Bowl week kicks off in Big Apple
New York City is ready for some football, and more importantly, it’s ready for the energy and economic boost that comes with it.
Apollo Theater looks forward to its 80th anniversary celebration
The legendary Apollo Theater will kick off its 80th birthday with celebrations that look back at its past.
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.
Pot legalization groups see Cuomo efforts as step in right direction
Marijuana legalization groups say the governor’s move to legalize medicinal marijuana will help all New Yorkers in the long run.
‘Boardwalk Empire’ to end with season five
The popular period mob drama will end this fall.
Experts predict more pedestrian plaza projects under de Blasio
Although he may have expressed caution about the city’s pedestrian plazas, the new mayor will likely expand the program, experts say.
NYC’s 12-year club: Pols reflect on a dozen years in office as terms end
After a dozen years of serving the public, a group of city elected officials look back at their time and how they shaped the Big Apple.
Fewer restaurants closing over health-code violations: City
The city’s restaurant grading system led to more benefits for foodies and eatery owners alike.
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.
East Harlem gets spotlight in city’s tourism campaign
El Barrio will be under the spotlight this holiday season for tourists.
Chicago pizza owners sound off on Jon Stewart’s pie diss
Jon Stewart threw down the gauntlet and Windy City pizzeria owners fought back.
First tower at new World Trade Center site opens
The future for the new World Trade Center site began with the opening of Four WTC.
4 World Trade Center ready to leave its mark on downtown
The World Trade Center site is about to enter a whole new era this week with the opening of its first tower,
NYC Marathon goes on amid heavy security
This year’s marathon went off without any hitch and runners and their families say they couldn’t be any more happier.
Sandy postponement, Boston attack push NYC marathoners to go the distance
The carnage from the Boston bombings and the stress of waiting another year to run, has pumped NYC marathoners up.
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.