New York City Armory to Become Giant Ice Skating Center
An empty New York City armory is set to be revived. The project is billed as the world's largest indoor ice skating facility.
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Fleet Week Hit by Federal Budget Cuts
Fleet Week, New York City's annual ode to the sea, will be virtually devoid of white-capped sailors and tall ships this year thanks to federal budget cuts that have severely curtailed spending by the U.S. Navy.
Food Truck Parking Spots Proposed
New York City's food trucks would face tighter restrictions under a new bill proposed by City Councilman Dan Garodnick. The bill would create up to 450 "food truck zones." The parking spots would be the only places they could legally serve food.
"The Tonight Show" to Return to NYC
NBC's "The Tonight Show" hasn't been filmed in New York City since 1972, When Johnny Carson was hosting and John Wayne was a guest. But the network confirms the long-running late-night talk show will be returning to the Big Apple next year.
New York State Senator Claims NYPD Commissioner Condones Wrongful Street Stops
The police commissioner condones wrongful street stops, New York state Sen. Eric Adams testified Monday in a federal trial, a charge the commissioner strongly denied.
NYC School Suspensions Drop by More Than One-Third
The number of New York City students suspended from school dropped by more than a third in the last half of 2012 compared with 2011.
Judge Abolishes NY Subway Rule on ID Cards
A federal judge has invalidated a New York City transit system rule that allowed police officers to demand identification documents from anyone riding the subway.
Bronx County Dead Last in State Health Rankings
The Bronx is the unhealthiest county in New York State. That's according to a new survey of county health statistics from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin.
NYPD Officer: Police Brass Dictate Stops, Arrests
Police brass were not concerned with whether patrol officers were saving lives or helping people, they were focused on one thing: numbers, said a New York City police officer testifying in a federal challenge to some street stops.
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