Forget the pyramids or the Grand Canyon, Queens is the destination to beat for travelers next year.
Kate and Prince William take in the Big Apple
Brightening the day for a group of Harlem kids, lunch with the Clintons and checking out the Nets were just a part of the royal couple’s exquisite agenda in the city.
No indictment in Eric Garner’s death sparks demonstrations
For the second week in a row, thousands of angry New Yorkers took to the streets in peaceful protest against police brutality.
Stringer, borough preses call for public Wi-Fi bill of rights
The city comptroller wants to make sure that the city’s massive public internet service is equal for all.
City sees historic low of HIV/AIDS diagnoses
The saw a record number of new HIV/AIDS cases in 2013, but the health department wants to make sure minority and poor communities get access to tools to fight the virus.
NYC students walk out over Michael Brown killing
A week after the grand jury declined to indict Darren Wilson, the city’s youth took to the streets to voice their anger.
NYC’s mom and pop stores hope for big boost in holiday sales
Cyber Monday isn’t just for the big online retailers anymore.
NYC protesters take over FDR Drive, block access over to major city roadways
For a second day in a row, protesters shut down various parts of Manhattan in solidarity following the Michael Brown case.
Macy’s Thanksgiving parade rolls out new floats, treats for revelers
The crews behind the biggest Thanksgiving celebration in the country will show off some new tricks during this year’s parade.
New Yorkers protest Ferguson grand jury decision
New Yorkers came out in the hundreds, calling for national police reform in light of the grand jury decision in the Michael Brown death.
City’s food pantries saw surge following SNAP cuts: Report
The city’s hunger problem isn’t getting any relief, according to the Food Bank.
Council divided over plastic bag surcharge bill
The proposal to add a surcharge at the checkout line sparked a heated debate at the City Council.
Corrections department lays out reform for city jails
The city’s correction’s department will rethink the way it administers solitary confinement.
Bushwick councilman wants SantaCon out of neighborhood
Rafael Espinal Jr. wants nothing to do with the infamous holiday bar crawl.
Council committee to hold hearing on plastic bag surcharge bill
A battle will be brewing over a piece of legislation that could charge New Yorkers for using plastic bags at stores.
Hugh L. Carey Tunnel to get post-Sandy repairs
More than $282 million will be going to bring the Brooklyn-Manhattan tunnel.
City’s future public phone design revealed
The bold plan to create the largest free Wi-Fi zone in the world took shape.
GOP sends Red Bull to de Blasio after late arrival
New York Republicans didn’t hesitate to call out the mayor for arriving late to the Flight 587 memorial.
Cops hunt for armed jewelry store robbers
Two men allegedly staged an armed robbery which shut down an entire Midtown block.
Chin to introduce noise pollution data collection bill
A piece of legislation would help track the city’s noisiest sections.