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Park Slope

April 25, 2013

Re-Opening of South Slope Playground Delayed Until Late June

Slope Park on Sixth Avenue between 18th and 19th streets won't reopen until late June, officials say.

Union Square

February 11, 2013

Fire Tears Through Fifth Avenue Recording Studio

The blaze started in Human studio, on the third floor of 138 Fifth Ave. near Union Square.

Greenwood Heights

January 25, 2013

Reward Increases to $22,000 for Tips in South Slope Homicide

Officials are now offering a $22,000 reward for information in the death of Jesus Morales.

Prospect Park South

January 11, 2013

Man Struck by Train at Church Avenue in Brooklyn, Officials Say

The man was struck on the northbound tracks at the Church Avenue B/Q station, officials said.

Park Slope

January 11, 2013

$12,000 Reward Offered in South Slope Homicide

Police are asking for the public's help tracking down the suspect in the killing of Jesus Morales, 67.

Manhattan

June 02, 2011

Robber Targeted Five Women in Four-Day Spree

In one attack, the man threatened a victim with a knife.

Chelsea & Hell's Kitchen

May 07, 2011

Manhattan Subway Muggers Caught

The suspects reportedly struck three times along the No. 1 line in April and May.

Murray Hill and Gramercy

September 23, 2010

Union Square Pedestrian Plaza Complete, Traffic Rerouted

The changes are meant to make the area safer and friendlier for pedestrians, said DOT Commissioner Janette Sadik-Kahn.

Murray Hill and Gramercy

June 22, 2010

Union Square Pedestrian Plaza Project Gets Green Light Amid Protests

The plan to refashion Broadway north of Union Square has met with resistance from local residents.

Murray Hill and Gramercy

April 27, 2010

Union Square Pedestrian Plazas Part of Larger Refashioning of Broadway

The proposal for pedestrian plazas north of Union Square is part of a plan to redirect traffic away from Broadway.

Murray Hill and Gramercy

April 26, 2010

Union Square Next to Go Car-Free in Pedestrian Plaza Proposal

The city's proposal would eliminate most vehicular traffic near the northern end of the downtown park in Union Square.