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New iPhone App Designed to Thwart Sexual Assault

April 06, 2012|Alen Kanlic
Circle of 6 app tackles rape prevention.

Want to find the nearest sushi bar? There’s an app for that. Want to launch cartoon...

Cars Hit the Stage at the New York International Auto Show

April 06, 2012|Kris Venezia
Automakers are showcasing trademark models.

Automobile makers are flexing their muscles at this year's New York...

Leftover Jellybeans Can Make a Difference

April 06, 2012|Marisa Galdi
Charities welcome candy donations.

With Easter fast approaching, many people are stocking up on jelly beans, chocolate...

New Yorkers with a 19th-Century State of Mind

April 04, 2012|George Bodarky
New Yorkers who like to party like it's 1899!

In the 2001 film, “Kate and Leopold,” Hugh Jackman plays a 19th-century...

NY Lawmakers Call for Better Evacuation Plan at Indian Point

April 03, 2012|Marisa Galdi
NY lawmakers demand a more comprehensive evacuation plan.

As Indian Point Nuclear Power Plant seeks a 20-year license renewal...

New York Pharmacies Face New Regulations

April 02, 2012|Will Germain
NY passes legislation requiring pharmacies to provide more services to non-English speakers and elderly

Included in the...

NYC Convenience Stores Hit it Big

April 02, 2012|Jake Neher
Bodegas See 20% Jump in Sales with Record Mega Millions Jackpot

They're not holding the winning ticket, but New York City...

Cityscape: A 19th Century State of Mind

March 31, 2012|George Bodarky
New Yorkers who like to party like it's 1899!

We couldn't find a time-traveling portal to take us back to 19th century New...

Historic Jackpot Comes with Benefits and Hidden Costs for NY

March 30, 2012|Will Germain
States use gambling to help fund education, but some have concerns.

The Mega Millions jackpot reached a historic 640-million...

Golf Courses Seeing Green Thanks to Warm Weather

March 30, 2012|Kris Venezia
Weather has more golfers teeing off.

With the warmer temperatures, golfers have flocked to the fairways, and courses are...

Clean Energy to Power Randall's Island

March 27, 2012|Lucas Bifera
Hybrid project will use solar, wind, tidal.

Randall's Island will soon be home to a project showcasing clean energy...

NY Deal Will Fund Last 3 Years of MTA Capital Plan

March 26, 2012|Jake Neher
Deal provides billions for projects now underway.

Four massive New York City transit projects won't run out of funding any...

Cityscape: Portals to NYC's Past

March 24, 2012|George Bodarky
A "walk" through earlier days in NYC.

Late 19th century New York City was not the city we know and love today.  In 1895...

NYCLU Reacts to NYPD Monitoring Liberal Groups

March 23, 2012|Will Germain
Documents show the NYPD spied on political activists.

 NYPD documents obtained by the Associated Press show the department...

Cityscape: Teddy Roosevelt’s Battle With the Deeply Depraved New York of Yore

March 23, 2012|George Bodarky
A new book explores Roosevelt's stint as NYC police commissioner.

In 1895, then-reformer Theodore Roosevelt — fearless and...

Giant Snake Slithers into New York

March 22, 2012|Ashwin Bhandari
48-foot replica of prehistoric snake showcased in Grand Central Terminal's Vanderbilt Hall.

Don't look now but another snake...