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Fordham Conversations: Green Architecture and PlaNYC
July 27, 2013|Kris Venezia
Are energy efficient buildings feasible for Manhattan?
Mayor Bloombergs PlaNYC 2030 campaign aims to revitalize New York's...
Construction Begins for a New Park on Governor's Island
July 25, 2013|Stephanie Colombini
Mayor Bloomberg broke ground on construction for The Hills, a new park that will rise up to eighty feet above sea level.
Heap...
New Report Reveals Large Senior Immigrant Population in the Big Apple
July 25, 2013|Ann Pierret
Nearly half of New York City's senior population is foreign-born residents.
New York City's immigrant population is aging...
Dragon Boat "Awakened" In Times Square
July 25, 2013|Justin Hyland
The ceremony kicked off next month's Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival in Queens.
Community leaders, Buddhist monks and martial...
New Poll: Weiner Leads Democrats, But Thompson Would Win Runoff
July 24, 2013|Connor Ryan
Expert says Weiner scandals may help draw needed attention to election, candidates.
A new Quinnipiac University poll shows...
'Core 34' Vow to Override Veto
July 24, 2013|Jeff Coltin
Police oversight bills could still become law.
New York City Council member Jumaane Williams is livid at Mayor Bloomberg's...
Another Push for Marriage Equality in New Jersey
July 24, 2013|Ann Pierret
New Jersey civil and gay rights groups launch campaign to override Governor Christie's veto of same sex marriage bill.
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Farmers Markets Become "Pharmacies" in NYC
July 23, 2013|Katharine O'Marra
Doctors can prescribe fruits and vegetables under new program.
Doctors typically give patients prescriptions for medications...
New Exhibit at Grand Central Provides Underground Vision of Future
July 23, 2013|Justin Hyland
The New York Transit Museum uncovers the East Side Access Project.
The New York Transit Museum at Grand Central opened a new...
Bronx Kicks Off Dominican Pride Week
July 22, 2013|Katharine O'Marra
A week of celebrations will lead up to the Bronx Dominican Day Parade on Sunday.
The Bronx's Dominican community marked the...
M.T.A. Invests in Service Improvements
July 22, 2013|Connor Ryan
Transportation authority invests $18 million in service enhancements for the second year in a row.
The Metropolitan...
Cityscape: Typewriters, Atari, and 1800s X-rays
July 20, 2013|George Bodarky
Older devices still being used in today's digital age.
Does the clack clack sound of typewriter keys make you nostalgic? How...
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...