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Battery Park City

May 16, 2013

Two Hurt as New York Water Taxi Hits Pier in Battery Park

A father and daughter suffered minor injuries when a Water Taxi hit a pier in Battery Park, cops said.

New York City

May 05, 2013

Tragedy Strikes 5-Boro Tour When Man Dies of Heart Attack

Michael Boren, 51, a salesman from Almont, Michigan suffered cardiac arrest on the Ed Koch Bridge.

Upper East Side

April 25, 2013

City Councilwoman Urges City to Postpone New Busker Policy

Melissa Mark-Viverito wants the Parks Department to push back and explain new performer regulations.

Upper East Side

April 18, 2013

Street Performers Blast Rule to Stay Inside Designated Spots In Some Parks

Activists say new regulations will make it impossible for street performers to make a living.

Financial District

March 22, 2013

Statue of Liberty Security Screening Moving to Ellis Island

Security for visitors to Liberty Island, reopening July 4, will move from Battery Park to Ellis Island.

Battery Park City

February 26, 2013

No Reopening Date Yet for Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island

Federal officials expect to have a new security plan for Liberty and Ellis islands in about 10 days.

Battery Park City

February 25, 2013

Battery Park Security Tents Moving to Ellis Island in March, Report Says

The National Park Service plans to move the unsightly tents to Ellis Island, though the NYPD objects.

Financial District

December 14, 2012

Parks Officer Caught Stealing From Battery Park Lost-and-Found, City Says

A former city parks officer could face up to a year in jail after he was accused of stealing $55.

Battery Park City

November 22, 2012

Battery Park Turkey Survives Hurricane Sandy and Another Thanksgiving

Zelda the Battery Park turkey went missing for days, but managed to ride out the storm.

New York City

October 30, 2012

Deadly Hurricane Sandy Cripples New York City

The massive storm, which killed 18, brought power outages, raging fires and historic floods.

Financial District

August 15, 2012

Battery Park-Grown Ingredients Fill Menu at Downtown Food Kiosks

Table Green and Table Green Cafe serve local food and drinks with items from an adjacent farm.

Financial District

August 10, 2012

Downtown Dance Festival Brings Free Outdoor Performances to Lower Manhattan

The 31st annual Downtown Dance Festival runs from Aug. 11 to 18.

Financial District

August 08, 2012

Battery Park Launches Design Competition for Tech-Savvy Chairs

The Battery Conservancy is running a "Draw Up A Chair" competition.

DUMBO

July 18, 2012

Artist Lives in Futuristic Pod for Flock House Project

The Flock House Project is a traveling set of living spaces that will set up shop in New York City.

Financial District

July 17, 2012

Statue of Liberty Welcomes Nighttime Visitors This Summer

Statue Cruises offers a special Thursday night trip to the Statue of Liberty.