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New York City Cracks Down on Illegal Hotels

September 12, 2012|Angelina Chavez
Landlords who turn their apartments into illegal hotels could be fined up to $25,000.

New York City is cracking down on...

Bronx River Gets Special Recognition

September 11, 2012|Kris Venezia
United States Department of the Interior Names River National Water Trail.

The US Department of the Interior will recognize...

Fordham Conversations: Parental Loss on 9/11

September 11, 2012|Robin Shannon

Coping with losing a loved one on September 11, 2001

Families who lost a loved one on September 11, 2001 are still coping...

Construction of a Hotel Threatens One of NYC's Oldest Landmarks

September 10, 2012|Chris Williams
Landmarks Preservation Commission will vote on hotel proposal.
The Merchant's House Museum on East 4th St preserves the...

Never Forget: This Year's 9/11 Remembrances

September 10, 2012|Chris Williams
Events are planned in and around New York City.

 

Here's a list of events to mark the 11th anniversary of the September...

Memorial Stair Climb Honors 9/11 Victims

September 10, 2012|Chris Williams
Colorado firefighters started an annual, nationwide 9/11 memorial.

Seven years ago, a group of firefighters in Denver turned...

Cityscape: The World Famous Apollo Theater

September 08, 2012|George Bodarky
A Q&A with Apollo Theater Historian Billy Mitchell.

Amateur Night at Harlem's famed Apollo Theater has launched the careers...

Old Art Form Revived in the Bronx

September 07, 2012|Connor Ryan
Silhouette exhibit runs until November 18 at the Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum.

The Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum launched "Shade...

Remembering 9/11 & Reflecting On Human History Through Social Media

September 07, 2012|Claudia Morell
One New York City based organization attempts to use social media to spark a mass reflection.

More than 3 million people used...

Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano: Take Out Your Own Trash

September 07, 2012|Kris Venezia
Free Trash Service for some Yonkers Businesses is Ending.

Starting November, some Yonkers businesses will have to find a new...

BAM Opens New Building for Artists, Students

September 07, 2012|Connor Ryan
Academy Award winner Jeremy Irons applauds BAM, emphasizes importance of the arts.

The Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM)...

NYC Councilman Wants To Crack Down On Commercial Cyclists

September 06, 2012|Ann Pierret
New Bills Aimed at Reckless Commercial Cyclists

New York City Councilman James Vacca introduced a package of bills Thursday...

New Law in New York Schools Aims to Protect Student Athletes

September 04, 2012|Kris Venezia
More Emphasis will be Placed on Head Trauma

Schools in New York will be required to have specific procedures to deal with...

Issues Tank: From Late Summer Nights to Early School Mornings

September 04, 2012|Connor Ryan
Should high schools delay first period? One school in New York is exploring the possible benefits.

It can be difficult for...

Cityscape: Exploration and Adventure in NYC

September 01, 2012|George Bodarky
We're visiting New York's native forest and foraging for food in Central Park.

Picture it.  New York City minus the high-rise...

Long Island's Suffolk County Steps Up Patrols on Water

August 31, 2012|Kris Venezia
County Police Plans to Set Up with Checkpoints this Labor Day.

Boaters in Suffolk County may want to think twice about...