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Upper West Side

April 19, 2013

Backpacks and Bags Banned at Sunday's Central Park Race, Organizers Say

New York City Road Runners asked runners and spectators to leave their bags at home.

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

April 16, 2013

9/11 Memorial 5K Run Increases Security After Boston Attacks

Two city runs planned for Sunday are beefing up security in light of the Boston bombings, officials said.

Upper West Side

April 16, 2013

Renovations Will Close Two Upper West Side Playgrounds

Adventure Playground and Wild West Playground will be closed for months this summer and fall. 

Upper East Side

April 11, 2013

Central Park Playground to Get $1.2M Makeover

The project is part of a multi-million dollar renovation at the park.

Upper West Side

April 02, 2013

Michael Strahan Ushers in Spring By Mowing Central Park's Sheep Meadow

The Kelly and Michael star gave the field its inaugural mow, marking the start of spring.

Midtown East

March 31, 2013

Signs of Spring Fill Midtown Streets on Easter Sunday

Folks in furry bunny costumes and bright bonnets filled the streets for the relaxed holiday parade.

New York City

March 27, 2013

Chief of Police Joseph Esposito Retires After 44 Years

Joseph Esposito, who has held every rank in the NYPD, will retire Wednesday.

New York City

March 26, 2013

Landmarked Central Park Precinct Reopens After $61 Million Renovation

The renovated precinct includes a new atrium partially made of bulletproof glass.

Upper West Side

March 26, 2013

Cellphone Thefts Persist on Upper West Side, NYPD Official Says

Cellphone thefts are rampant in the neighborhood, a high-ranking police official said. 

New York City

March 26, 2013

Bloomberg Says 2013 Candidates Have No Plans to Keep City Safe

Police Commissioner Ray Kelly echoed Bloomberg's concerns about an inspector general for the NYPD.

Upper East Side

March 22, 2013

Historic Fifth Avenue Building Compared to 'Missing Tooth' at UES Meeting

A supporter of 815 Fifth Ave.'s redevelopment called the present townhouse an "orthodonic" problem.

Upper East Side

March 19, 2013

UES Community Board to Weigh Fate of Landmark Building on Fifth Avenue

Community Board 8 will discuss a proposed revamp of 815 Fifth Ave. at its monthly meeting.

Upper East Side

March 15, 2013

Central Park Art Installation Brings Together Bronze 'Enemies'

German-born artist Thomas Schütte's "United Enemies" will be on display until Aug. 25.

Upper West Side

March 13, 2013

CB7 Committees Approve Proposal to Clear Central Park Entryway

Upper West Side locals want to swap a parking zone that affects visibility with a bus stop.