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High Line Park engages local residents with Latin dance parties
Through it’s “¡Arriba! Dance Parties on the High Line” series, the High Line Park tries to engage local Chelsea residents.
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Online component of summer reading program shows mixed results
The New York Public Library’s summer reading program recently ended for the year. Readers can choose to log their books electronically or on paper.
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Fulton Houses starts resident course program
The Robert Fulton Houses public housing is starting a work skills training program and hopes to join forces with the Housing Authority to expand the courses’ reach.
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Fashion groups join to support Garment District and emerging designers
As fashion tenants slowly leave the Garment District, a group of small businesses, non-profits and emerging designers come together to revitalize the area’s stylish legacy.
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After peaceful holiday, Jewish leaders unconcerned over hate crimes report
Despite the Anti-Defamation League saying that hate crimes rose across the city and state, catching the attention of state senator Brad Hoylman, reaction among rabbis and academics was mostly muted.
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Activist seeks improvements on M11 bus, one signature at a time
Ruth Shapiro, 86, is circulating a petition in the latest attempt to spur the Metropolitan Transit Authority into action over slow M11 bus service.
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Johnson campaign HQ: The wait begins
Third district city council candidate Corey Johnson’s headquarters were a mix of sleep deprivation and adrenaline on the morning of the primary election. Johnson’s mother was in town to help with last-minute campaigning.
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Hot Time, Summer in the City
Reporters cover the latest news in Midtown West — the aftermath of the Zimmerman verdict, the future of exports, gay couples, food and movies, the Union Square greenmarket, the royal family and more.
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West Clinton Rezoning Seeks to Balance Gentrification and Neighborhood Character
The swank, 19-story Ink48 hotel and the sprawling construction site of Gotham West, a 1240-unit residential complex anchored by a 31-story tower, are becoming landmarks in rapidly changing West Clinton. But a proposed rezoning of the neighborhood seeks to restrict such soaring developments and increase the number of affordable housing units.
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Will This Area Catholic School Be Saved?
Holy Cross School on 43rd Street is one of 27 Catholic schools being considered for closure by the Archdiocese of New York this year.
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Finding God in Midtown
Midtown is home to houses of worship ranging from the 133-year-old St. Patrick’s Cathedral to an 8-year-old Church of Scientology.
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Upscale Consignment Shops Sprout Up in Chelsea
A new wave of luxury consignment shops in Chelsea reflects the style of the neighborhood for less than half the price.
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Cheapest Times Square Hotels Near Extinction
When Times Square was at its seediest, cheap hotels proliferated the area. Only the New York Inn and the Hotel Carter remain, though the Hotel Carter has recently completed renovations and is no longer in the under $100-per-night market.
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West Side Parents Debate Elementary School Rezoning
Parents were invited to make public comments on an elementary school rezoning proposal that would mean big changes for Chelsea and West Village families looking to began school from 2014 on.
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After Sandy: The Hurricane Hits the Fashion Market
Boutiques in lower Manhattan struggled to open after Hurricane Sandy swept across the east coast. Those that recovered quickly from the storm saw shoppers flooding through their doors.
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After Sandy: Baseball’s David Cone Serves Beer To Help Victims
Former Mets and Yankess pitcher David Cone spent a night as a guest bartender at Foley’s NY Pub and restaurant to raise money for Hurricane Sandy victims.
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Twihards Descend on Times Square for ‘Breaking Dawn – Part 2’ Opening
Last night, throngs of teenage girls gathered at the Regal E-Walk Stadium 13 movie theater on West 42nd Street adorned with fangs, white cake make-up and blood pouring down from the corners of their mouths. It was the opening night of “Breaking Dawn – Part 2,” the fifth and final installment of The Twilight Saga,…
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Affordable Housing Renovation Plans Trouble Residents Facing Relocation
Plans to renovate a SRO complex in Hell’s Kitchen leave dozens of tenants uncertain about their future in the neighborhood.
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Coach Moves Corporate Headquarters to New Hudson Yards High-Rise
Luxury leather goods company Coach Inc. will be the anchor tenant of Hudson Yards’ first office tower.
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Social Media Edge Out Campaign Merchandise as the Season’s Must-Have
For students at the Fashion Institute of Technology in Chelsea, social media campaigns for the election are more influential than fashion merchandise.
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