City Officials Announce New Beach Under the Brooklyn Bridge

August 01, 2013|Stephanie Colombini
The Brooklyn Bridge Beach will offer recreational opportunities as well as storm protection for Manhattan's Lower East Side...
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Morning Brief: August 1

August 01, 2013|Connor Ryan
Games, as They Were Once Played

Take a quick break from the pixels and curl up with an old-fashioned board game. Feel free to...

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Pouring Out Vodka for Gay Rights

July 31, 2013|Jeff Coltin
Protestors raise awareness of Russia's anti-gay laws before the Winter Olympics.

The Upper East Side smelled like Vodka this...

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Coalition Lays Out Sandy Rebuilding Plans for Next NYC Mayor

July 31, 2013|Kelsey Schappell
Alliance for a Just Rebuilding announces 4-point plan.
A coalition of New Yorkers, including labor unions and environmental...
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Summer Streets, a Collection of Outdoor Events, to Launch Saturday

July 31, 2013|Connor Ryan
For the next three Saturdays, officials will block car traffic in favor of free outdoor events, art exhibits.

New York City's...

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Majority of Guns Used in City Are From Outside State, Mayor Says

July 31, 2013|Connor Ryan
City officials use new data to urge stricter gun laws beyond New York.

Just a few weeks after a gunman killed 20 children in...

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Morning Brief: July 31

July 31, 2013|Connor Ryan
Good morning! Here's what you should know for today...

It's Honey Day in the Big Apple. Take a walk to the High Line this...

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Congresswoman Calls for Investment in NYC Waterfronts

July 30, 2013|Katharine O'Marra
Proposed bill would promote resilience and environmental sustainability on New York's waterfront.

Congresswoman Nydia...

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Queens Councilman Van Bramer Cleans Up Seven Subway Line

July 30, 2013|Justin Hyland
Councilman Van Bramer introduces "pigeon mitigation systems" to stop pigeon excrement problem.
Queens Councilman Jimmy Van...
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Fast-Food Workers Hit the Streets, Asking for Higher Wages

July 29, 2013|Connor Ryan
Fast-food employees in seven cities seek higher wages, right to form union.

Hundreds of fast-food employees in New York City...

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