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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 19^th 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...

New York Recognizes "Birth" of Stillborns

March 21, 2012|Ashwin Bhandari

The state begins issuing certificates for stillbirths.

For years families who suffered stillbirths were not able to receive...

Report: Westchester County Popular Among Young Adults

March 20, 2012|Marisa Galdi

The study shows Westchester competes strongly with NYC.

A new study finds young adults like living in Westchester County for...

NYC Lawmakers Challenge NYPD at Zuccotti Park

March 19, 2012|Jake Neher

Arrests over the weekend lead to broader criticism.

A group of New York City lawmakers are using the arrests of dozens of...

Summer Could Bring Higher Risk of Lyme Disease

March 19, 2012|Will Germain

Experts urge extra precautions.

Disease ecologists say the risk for getting Lyme Disease this summer is greater than usual. ...

Cityscape: Irish Immersion

March 17, 2012|George Bodarky

We're getting into the spirit of the Irish for St. Patrick's Day.

St. Patrick's Day is a big deal in New York City. Even...