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"Really Terrible Orchestra" Making Noise in Westchester

June 01, 2012|Jake Neher

Members say with new leadership, they're "not so terrible".

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A violinist looks...

New Yorker Gears Up for Extreme Race

May 31, 2012|Chris Williams

Race will feature jumping, crawling, and diving.

In recent years, races with extreme obstacles have become more and more...

Cityscape: NYC Foodies of Yesterday and Today

May 26, 2012|George Bodarky

We’re digging into New York City's food history and culture.

Street food in New York City has a long and rich history. In...

CitySquash

May 26, 2012|Robin Shannon

City Squash as an Educational Incentive

CitySquash is recruiting inner-city students to up their game and their grades, and...

Mandarin Chinese Grows Across New York City

May 25, 2012|Lucas Bifera

Students of All Ages Tap Into the Language's Benefits

In recent years, more and more New Yorker’s have picked up studying...

Experts Say Powell Endorsement Won't Help Rangel Much

May 23, 2012|Jake Neher

Rangel faces toughest reelection bid yet.

New York City politician Adam Clayton Powell IV is endorsing Congressman Charlie...

Google Will Provide Space for New Cornell Tech School

May 21, 2012|Chris Williams

Bloomberg hopes New York will benefit from Google and Cornell's partnership.

A new partnership between Google and Cornell...

Cityscape: An Interview with NYC's Parks Commissioner

May 19, 2012|George Bodarky

Adrian Benepe talks about his long career with the parks department, and more.

Saturday is “It’s My Park Day” in New York...

OWS Trials Could Change the Way Police Do Business

May 18, 2012|Jake Neher

Some experts say more acquittals likely.

This week marked the beginning of what will be a long string of trials related to...

A New Generation of 'Rock Stars'

May 18, 2012|Evangeline Axiotis

As EDM becomes more popular, so are the festivals like Electric Daisy Carnival coming to New Jersey’s MetLife stadium this...

Major League Baseball Announces Citi-Field to Host 2013 All-Star Game

May 16, 2012|Kris Venezia

MLB Commissioner Bud Selig Says Citi Field Will Hold the All-Star Game in City Hall Press Conference.

The MLB All-Star game...

Senator Daniel Squadron Honors Beastie Boys' Founder Adam "MCA" Yauch

May 16, 2012|Will Germain

Senator Squadron paid tribute to the Beastie Boy with a resolution on the Senate floor.

New York State Senator Daniel...

Thousands of Dancers Will Take to The Streets For Sixth Annual Dance Parade

May 14, 2012|Will Germain

Parade Meant to Highlight Effort to Repeal Cabaret law

The sixth annual Dance Parade takes off from Broadway and 21st Street...

Cityscape: Smallpox, Vaccination and Civil Liberties in NYC

May 12, 2012|George Bodarky

The New-York Historical Society explores the history of vaccination in new exhibit.

It’s the kind of story that keeps...

Councilman Fights Sunday "Brunch Ban" in Brooklyn

May 10, 2012|Ashwin Bhandari

Councilman Steve Levin introduced legislation to remove obscure city law.

Is there a "war on brunch"? New York City...

New York City Leaders Urge City Residents to Report Domestic Abuse

May 08, 2012|Alen Kanlic

Ads to be placed in "high risk" areas.

“Don’t Mind Your Own Business,” is the mantra of a new ad campaign asking New York...