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New York City

February 09, 2013

New Yorkers Have Fun in the Snow after Winter Storm Nemo

The storm dumped about a foot of snow on Central Park Friday night.

Yorkville

October 23, 2012

Swimmer Returns to Pool After Re-Learning How to Breathe

Swimmer Johannah Coffey had a voice disorder that required breath training.

Battery Park City

October 18, 2012

Asphalt Green Community Center Receives Sought-After Permit from City

The City issued a permit to BPCA for Asphalt Green community center in Battery Park City.

Yorkville

September 27, 2012

City Awards Contract for Controversial E. 91st Street Trash Station

Skanska and Trevcon have been selected to build the controversial trash station on the UES.

Yorkville

September 21, 2012

Opponents Call for Additional Action To Stop Marine Transfer Station

Opponents want more action to stop the Upper East Side's marine transfer station from being built.

Yorkville

August 10, 2012

Olympic Bronze Medalist Lia Neal Gets Hero's Welcome at Asphalt Green

Lia Neal, 17, returns to New York an Olympic bronze medalist.

Yorkville

July 24, 2012

Opponents to File Lawsuit in Fight Against E 91st Street Trash Facility

Upper East Siders plan on filing another lawsuit against the city's 91st Street garbage facility.

Yorkville

July 23, 2012

City Clears Major Hurdle for E. 91st Street Waste Station

The city won a federal permit to build its controversial East 91st Street marine transfer station.

New York City

July 09, 2012

Best Pools for Lap Swimming in New York City

DNAinfo.com New York locates the best lap pools in each of New York City's five boroughs.

New York City

July 02, 2012

Two New Yorkers Make Summer Olympic Team

Fort Greene swimmer Lia Neal and John Orozco of the Bronx will compete in the 2012 Games.

New York City

July 02, 2012

The Best Swimming Pools in New York City

DNAinfo.com New York found the best swimming pools in the five boroughs.

Yorkville

June 21, 2012

Asphalt Green Swimmers Head to U.S. Olympic Trials

Five swimmers from Asphalt Green's team have qualified for the 2012 U.S. Olympic Trials in Omaha.

Upper East Side

May 23, 2012

E. 91st Street Waste Station Could Cost $554M over 20 Years, Report Says

That's twice what it would cost the city the keep its current waste transfer system, the report said.

Yorkville

May 15, 2012

91st Street Garbage Facility Could Cost City More Than $400M, Opponents Say

A controversial East 91st Street waste facility could cost the city more than $400 million, foes say.

Upper East Side

March 26, 2012

Fight Against UES Garbage Plan Causes Stink in Williamsburg

The UES and Williamsburg, both in Rep. Carolyn Maloney's new district, are at odds over trash plans.