New York Communities to Plan Storm Recovery Together
July 18, 2013|Ann Pierret
More than 100 New York communities hit by multiple natural disasters in the last year are getting help.
Governor Cuomo is...
Brooklyn Restaurant Celebrates Mandela Day
July 18, 2013|Katharine O'Marra
South African eatery will honor Mandela with drinks, music, and dancing.
Nelson Mandela turns 95 today, and one Brooklyn...
Fasting a Heatwave
July 18, 2013|Jeff Coltin
NYC muslims mark a hot, sunny Ramadan.
For the 30 days of Ramadan, devout Muslims observe a strict fast from sunrise to...
NYC DEP Launches Summer Fire Hydrant Abuse Prevention Campaign
July 17, 2013|Kelsey Schappell
The HEAT is on. Literally.
New Yorkers don't need to be told about the hot temperatures outside, but they might need a...
NYS Lawmakers Promote Boating Safety
July 15, 2013|Katharine O'Marra
New York Lawmakers urge Governor Cuomo to sign boating safety legislation.
With boating season in full swing, some New York...
Keeping Cool in Sprinkler Parks
July 15, 2013|Veronica Volk
South Bronx kids beat the heatwave in Macombs Dam Park.
It is almost 90 degrees and there is no shade in sight, but these...
Cityscape: Our Twist on the Pretzel
July 13, 2013|George Bodarky
We're digging our teeth into the pretzel.
At any time of year in New York City, the smell of warm pretzels wafts through the...
Fordham Conversations: Beyond the Tri-State
July 13, 2013|Robin Shannon
This week we hear some of the best road trip stories from globetrotting former guests.
The sunny season encourages people...
Bill Thompson Criticizes NYCHA
July 12, 2013|Veronica Volk
Mayoral candidate publically lays into housing authority and its chairman.
In a news conference outside City Hall Park, Bill...
Anticipation for Baseball All-Star Game Builds at the Javits Center
July 12, 2013|Julian Atienza
All-Star Fanfest, a Fun Way to Bring Families Together
The MLB All Star Fanfest is not just for baseball geeks, it's an...