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Midtown

November 30, 2011

Occupy Wall Street Protests Obama Fundraiser at Sheraton Hotel

Occupy Wall Street protesters gathered at the Sheraton Hotel to protest President Obama's fundraiser.

Midtown

November 29, 2011

Justin Bieber Will Not Perform Live at Rockefeller Center Tree Lighting

Teen sensation Justin Bieber will not be performing live at the Rockefeller Center Tree lighting Nov. 29.

Midtown

November 23, 2011

Justin Bieber, President Obama Visits Threaten to Cause Traffic Chaos

President Barack Obama and pop star Justin Bieber will both return to the city next Wednesday.

Manhattan

November 22, 2011

Furious Mayor Blasts Obama Over Supercommittee Failure

Mayor Michael Bloomberg criticized President Barack Obama Monday evening as the supercommittee convened to curb the nation's debt officially admitted failure.

Upper East Side

September 20, 2011

Texas Gov. Rick Perry Slams Obama During NY Visit

Texas Gov. Rick Perry criticized President Barack Obama's policy on Israel in a speech delivered just blocks from the U.N. Tuesday.

Downtown

September 10, 2011

Getting Around During the 9/11 Anniversary Weekend

A number of streets and pedestrian routes are expected to be closed over the weekend for the 9/11 Anniversary.

Downtown

August 24, 2011

Robert De Niro Stars in 9/11 Anniversary PSA

The public service announcement urges people to remember the events of September 11th and support the museum and memorial at Ground Zero.

Greenwich Village & SoHo

August 11, 2011

Obama to Attend West Village Campaign Fundraiser

President Obama's visit to a pricey campaign fundraiser at Harvey Weinstein's home in the West Village is expected to disrupt traffic.

Downtown

August 11, 2011

President Obama to Attend Fundraiser at Ritz Carlton Battery Park Thursday

President Barack Obama will stop in New York City Thursday night for a DNC fundraiser at the Ritz Carlton Downtown.

Harlem

August 06, 2011

Red Rooster Scores 'A' in City Health Inspection

Red Rooster, at 310 Lenox Ave., had four critical violations in a June health inspection for the equivalent of a C.

Harlem

August 04, 2011

Harlem Obama Support Group Kicks Off Organizing Efforts

Harlem4Obama will hold their first organizing event for the 2012 campaign Thursday night.

Midtown

July 13, 2011

Eataly Trying to Lure President Obama to Flatiron for Birthday Toast

The Italian food emporium is hoping President Barack Obama will pay them a visit to celebrate his 50th birthday with a 1961 Barolo.

Harlem

July 10, 2011

Red Rooster Gets 'C' Equivalent in City Health Inspection

Popular Harlem eatery Red Rooster earned enough health violation points for a C on its most recent inspection, according to records and a report.

Midtown

June 26, 2011

Justin Bieber Meets 9/11 Teens at Macy's as President Promised, Report Says

Payton Wall, of NJ, had been promised a meeting with Bieber by President Obama at a Ground Zero ceremony in May.

Midtown

June 23, 2011

Same-Sex Marriage Vote Nears as GOP Senators Plan to Meet

Legislators are nearing an agreement about exemptions for religious organizations.