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‘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.
Community leaders dissect city’s mixed crime changes since 2001
The city has seen a major drop in crime as a whole, but each neighborhood has its own story.
Clinton’s speech circuit role could net big bucks: Experts
Hilary Clinton will continue to travel the world following her stint as the Secretary of State, but she’ll do so with a huge paycheck, political experts say.
New York experts look back at native presidents
New York hasn’t sent someone to the White House in decades, but experts say it is a great proving ground for new commanders-in-chief.
Starbucks, Dunkin’ Donuts are the minority side of city’s coffee shops: Report
A city study finds the two biggest coffee shop chains are in the minority in the city.
Star Trek director chosen to helm new Star Wars movie: Reports
The Star Wars producers may have found the director they’re looking for.
NYC ‘kicks off’ plans for 2014 Super Bowl at MetLife Stadium
The Big Apple is getting its playbook ready to host next year’s Big Game.
City unveils plans for micro studio apartment complex
The city is thinking small when it comes to solving the Big Apple’s housing problems.
New York leaders weigh in on Martin Luther King Jr.’s significance
The city’s elected officials reflect on how the civil rights icon’s work resonates today.
City’s medical centers have tough fight against flu surge
This season’s flu epidemic is putting its toll on New York’s pharmacies and medical centers.
Google launches major free Wi-Fi network around Chelsea
The city took its first steps to becoming a major wireless Metropolis with a pilot program in Manhattan.
NYC business owners reflect on closures of long time mom and pops
When the city loses a longtime institution, for whatever reason, it loses part of its soul.
Open season for mayor’s race kicks into high gear
It’s never to late to start planning for next year’s election, especially when it comes to succeeding Mayor Bloomberg.
City’s top leaders take to social media to increase transparency
Social media is becoming the go to tool for the city’s elected officials to lead in the 21st Century.
Crime Stopper rewards grow as more people give cops helping hand
New Yorks Finest continue to catch the bad guys with some help from their rewards program.
City sets up database to reunite nursing patients displaced by Sandy
Thousands of nursing home patients avoided falling into the cracks during Sandy and the Department of Health is helping to make sure they get back home.
NY shoppers head online to score best Cyber Monday deals
The Big Apple’s consumers will be hitting up their computers and smart phones to stuff their stockings.
NY political groups push pres to work for income equality
Political experts say the occupy wall street movement may affect the president’s policies during his second term.
City’s colleges expand to take in new generation of top students
With more than half a million students in the city, New York colleges are looking for new space to grow.