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Eighth Avenue

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Chelsea

May 24, 2013

Man Stabbed to Death in Chelsea Despite Beefed-Up Police Presence

The victim was stabbed near Eighth Avenue and West 26th Street early Friday.

Chelsea

May 17, 2013

Taxi Driver Crashes Into Duane Reade in Chelsea, Officials Say

A cabdriver crashed into a Duane Reade in Chelsea on Friday morning.

Hell's Kitchen & Clinton

May 17, 2013

New Play About Manhattan's History Comes to Iconic Farley Post Office

The play will bring moments from Manhattan's history to the Eighth Avenue post office.

Hell's Kitchen & Clinton

May 13, 2013

'Stroller Center' Will Replace Basketball Court at New Hell's Kitchen Park

The redesigned Ramon Aponte Park will not have a basketball court, despite pleas from local teens.

Midtown

May 08, 2013

Police Seek 8 Knicks Fans in Attack on Gay Couple in Midtown

Police were investigating the attack near Madison Square Garden as a hate crime.

Midtown

April 22, 2013

Cops Crack Down on Prostitution in Midtown

Five men and six women were arrested over the last two weeks, police say.

Park Slope

April 19, 2013

New Bikes Lanes Roll into Park Slope

Two new bike lanes are being added to 14th and 15th streets between Fourth and Eighth Avenues.

Chelsea

April 11, 2013

Thai Eatery Room Service in Chelsea Closed by Health Department

Inspectors found roaches and evidence of mice at the popular Chelsea Thai spot.

Chelsea

April 09, 2013

Former Rawhide Space in Chelsea For Rent

Other gay bar have already shown interest in the Eighth Avenue space.

West Village

March 05, 2013

Wine Shops and 7-Elevens Among Stores Busted for Underage Alcohol Sales

High-end wine shops and convenience stores allegedly sold alcohol to underage decoys, the SLA said.

Park Slope

March 05, 2013

Thief Strikes Park Slope Acupuncture and Colonics Business

A computer and heart rate machine were stolen from an Eighth Avenue "integrative health" business.

Chelsea

March 04, 2013

Rawhide Owner Plans to Move Longtime Chelsea Gay Bar After Closure

The popular Eighth Avenue gay bar Rawhide will close on March 31 after a reported rent increase. 

West Village

February 28, 2013

West Village Coffee Shop Owner Says Vagrants Are Attacking His Customers

The manager of the West Village Think Coffee location says police haven't solved the problem.

Midtown South

February 15, 2013

Ambitious Plan for Penn Station Calls for New Skylights, Improved Signage

Plans to improve the station include the installation of skylights, a new elevator and uniform signage.

Park Slope

January 03, 2013

Zac Efron Fans Bid on Chance to Be His Lunch Date on Brooklyn Movie Set

The highest bidder will win lunch with Efron on the set of his new movie, "Are We Officially Dating?"