When it came to updating Superman for a modern audience, director Zack Snyder said the hero’s iconic mythology influenced his every film making decision and brought out the best from the cast and crew.
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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.
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.
Final day of Googa Mooga canceled due to rainy weather
Mother Nature couldn’t cooperate with Brooklyn’s most anticipated music festival.
Experts, developers say WTC tenants will come
Experts aren’t worried that less than half of the World Trade Center is vacant with 18 months before opening.
City branches out to bring in more tourists to the Big Apple
With the weather getting warmer, the city is looking outside the box to boost tourism.
Bloomberg not sweet on cupcake shop’s 25-pound treat ‘The Mayor’
The mayor wasn’t at all amused with a new bakery shop’s gift made in his honor.
Political anger could fuel change in New York: Activist Groups
Corruption may be plaguing New York politics these days, but experts say if New Yorkers want to do something about it, they need to step up.
Clinton tried, and failed, to reunite Led Zeppelin for 12-12-12
Not even the 42nd President had the power to bring back one of classic rock’s greatest bands.
Jason Collins reveals he is gay in Sports Illustrated
Gay rights advocates in the city say Jason Collins’s decision to come out will create a positive domino effect for the LGBT community.
Six months later, New York still recovering from Sandy’s wrath
They say time heals all wounds, but six months after Hurricane Sandy touched down in the city, thousands of New Yorkers say life is anything but normal.
Fans pumped as the Knicks and Nets kick off their playoff runs
Playoff fever in New York is bigger than ever now that both of the city’s basketball teams are vying for the NBA championship.
Big Apple is becoming the new Hollywood for A-list TV
New, hungry talent, tax breaks and better studio infrastructure have created made the city the biggest place to be for TV production.
NYPD brings city policing to 21st Century with new tech
The city’s police force is taking to cyberspace and other futuristic arenas to stop crime in the Big Apple.
Spider-Man’s newest flick creates super economic boon for state
The Marvel superhero’s latest adventure is the largest movie ever to film in the Empire State.
New Yorkers and businesses gear up for soda ban
Ready or not here comes the soda ban. Although some New Yorkers are still on the fence about the new regulation, many have already begun cut the fizz out.
‘SimCity’ fans hit brick wall with online problems
Gamers were anything but entertained after technical glitches prevented them from playing the latest version of the hit PC game.