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Helicopter Noise Complaints Up as Commuter Flights Return
Commuter flights out of the West 30th Street heliport in Midtown are up so far this year and so are the complaints.
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City Takes Steps to Accommodate Pets in Homeless Shelters
The City Council approves two bills that aim to make homeless shelters more pet-inclusive.
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Arson Attacks in Chelsea Shock Community
Fires run rampant throughout Chelsea raising concerns over arson attacks.
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Synagogue caught in neighborhood conflict over building skyscraper on Upper West Side
Hanging on the wall in Congregation Habonim’s entryway, architectural plans and collages depict the synagogue’s future home. The designs include a garden, chapel, nursery school, event spaces, and an elegant sanctuary. For the synagogue, the move promises big improvements. Their current location at 103 West End Ave is too small, forcing key services, like Bar…
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Kent Jones reflects and bids farewell to the New York Film Festival
Over the last 57 years, the New York Film Festival, which has been hosted in Lincoln Center theaters since 1965, expanded its programs and grew its audiences, breaking its own attendance records in 2018. But now, the person who has been credited with much of the festival’s growth in the last seven years is…
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Politics are unavoidable at Indigenous Day of Remembrance
Organizers tried to avoid making this year’s Indigenous Day of Remembrance, a memorial ceremony for Native Americans, too political. But attendees brought up everything from Brett Kavanaugh’s Supreme Court confirmation to abuse by the Catholic church. As one attendee said, “Indigenous resistance and existence is political in itself.”
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#CancelKavanaugh rally draws hundreds — and one Trump supporter
Protesters rallied on October 4th in front of Trump Tower on Fifth Avenue, one day before the Senate confirmed Brett Kavanaugh’s Supreme Court nomination.
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Curbside parklettes spark controversy for local businesses
A new Midtown West parklette across the street from a needle exchange and drug treatment center poses a question for residents and business owners: Who gets to enjoy public spaces? :
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With an eye on the future, Mood Fabrics plans to relocate
Project Runway’s go-to fabric merchant in the Garment District, Mood Fabrics, is moving.
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Mayor’s proposal to reduce building emissions raises concerns
The mayor’s proposal to make New York buildings more energy-efficient raises concerns.
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While gay bars flourish, lesbian bars have trouble hanging on
As gay bars flourish in Chelsea, lesbian bars cling to life.
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Hidden signs about plant safety confuse High Line visitors
Eating delicious edible-looking berries at The High Line can get you fined or sick, but there aren’t signs to warn you about specific ones.
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New rooftop farm takes aim at Hell’s Kitchen fresh produce shortage
Residents of Hell’s Kitchen, a neighborhood grappling with lack of access to fresh food, can expect a new rooftop farm in 2018.
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For beleaguered homeless, a strained system with no easy fixes
Homeless services in Midtown are strained as the population grows.
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Small West Chelsea building ignites parking debate
Community Board 4 approved additional parking spots for a new residential building in West Chelsea, creating controversy among local residents.
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Chelsea street fair faces new round of challenges
On September 24, the London Terrace Tenants Association held its annual street fair as New York City seeks to reform festival rules.
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A weekly cycle of its own for Ben’s Kosher Deli
A family-owned deli actually has two owners to stay faithful to an orthodox Jewish tradition that prohibits operating a business on the Sabbath. Ben’s Deli stays open seven days a week without breaking any rules.
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On the outside: protest at the debate
Photos tell the story of various groups who took to the streets to protest outside the presidential debates at Hofstra University.
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West siders demand a voice in Port Authority bus terminal talks
City officials will hold a special meeting with the Port Authority after months of contentious back and forth over a new bus terminal in Hell’s Kitchen.
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High Line seeks to become everybody’s park
Carmelita Tropicana performed at the High Line as the elevated park seeks to appeal to the local community through more diverse events.
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