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Flushing

April 24, 2013

Citi Field All-Star Game Festivities to Include Giant Red Carpet Parade

Mayor Bloomberg touted the game's economic benefits for Queens and New York City.

Midtown

April 18, 2013

Subway Thief Snatches Woman's Wallet in Midtown, Police Say

Cops are searching for a man who swiped a wallet from a subway rider's pocketbook in Midtown.

Times Square & Theater District

March 25, 2013

Man Punched, Cellphone Stolen at Times Square Subway Station, Cops Say

The NYPD released a video of a man who allegedly punched another man on the station's mezzanine.

Times Square & Theater District

March 16, 2013

Man Fatally Struck by Subway Train at Times Square

A man in his 40s was killed when an N train entered the Midtown station, cops said.

Times Square & Theater District

March 15, 2013

Bloomberg Unveils Recycling Initiative in Times Square

Thirty solar-powered recycling stations have been installed throughout Times Square.

Midtown

March 13, 2013

Cops Search for Suspected 7 Train Subway Flasher

Police released a photo of a man who allegedly exposed himself to a woman on the 7 Train on Feb. 20.

Sunnyside

January 31, 2013

Construction Starts on New Sunnyside Elementary School

Officials broke ground on P.S. 313, saying the new school will help overcrowding in Queens District 24.

Borough Park

January 04, 2013

6 Injured as Massive Fire Tears Through Brooklyn Home, FDNY Says

The blaze destroyed the 42nd Street home Friday morning, leaving 17 residents homeless, officials said.

Astoria

December 28, 2012

7 Train Suspension in Long Island City Begins This Weekend

Major service disruptions on the 7 train line are scheduled to begin this weekend.

Sunnyside

December 12, 2012

New Sunnyside School Will Have Rooftop Play Space

Designs for the future P.S. 313 were presented at a Community Board 2 meeting.

Astoria

October 25, 2012

Overcrowded P.S. 70 Getting 500 New Seats And Gym

Elected officials broke ground for the new addition to P.S. 70 in Astoria.

New York City

October 18, 2012

Obama and Romney to Cause Traffic Snarl as They Return to NYC Thursday

Traffic headaches are expected with both Obama and Romney back in town for the Al Smith Dinner.

Astoria

September 06, 2012

Astoria Schools Welcome Students Back

Students in Astoria headed back to school Thursday morning.

Times Square & Theater District

May 01, 2012

Major Times Square Redesign to Start in Spring

Initial construction will begin on Broadway in the spring and last through late 2015.

Manhattan

April 03, 2012

Free Food in Times Square and Madison Square Park

The event is part a promotion for the new BBC America show "No Kitchen Required."