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Forest Hills

March 29, 2013

Influx of High-End Restaurants Builds Queens Into a Fine Dining Destination

Queens has a growing number of fine dining restaurants, including one with a Michelin star.

Long Island City

March 25, 2013

Lunchtime Dance Party Boogies From Queens to Manhattan

Lunch Beat will target the tech startup community in the Flatiron District.

Jackson Heights

February 05, 2013

Jackson Heights Theater Brings Diverse Tales to Hell's Kitchen

"The Jackson Heights Trilogy" will have a four-week run at the 777 Theatre in Hell's Kitchen.

Forest Hills

December 26, 2012

Masala Bhangra Brings 'Spicy' Indian Dance Workout to Forest Hills

A yoga studio in Forest Hills recently introduced Masala Bhangra.
 

Upper West Side

November 28, 2012

Rare Handmade Trains Delight Kids and Adults at the Historical Society

Hundreds of vintage train models in mint condition are on display through Jan. 6, 2013.

Upper West Side

November 08, 2012

Sandy Evacuees and Hosts Struggle to Maintain Patience, Hospitality

Many city residents are packing their apartment to capacity with hurricane-displaced houseguests.

Brooklyn Heights

October 18, 2012

Lena Dunham Apologizes for Offensive Canadian Tweets

Lena Dunham apologized for tweeting about dressing up as Canadian serial killers for Halloween.

Lower East Side & East Village

August 01, 2011

New East Village Bakery to Put a Fresh Spin on Sweets

Zucker Bakery on East Ninth Street will incorporate the Mediterranean traditions of its native Israeli owner.

Lower East Side & East Village

July 11, 2011

Guggenheim Art Space on E. 1st Street Taking Shape

Construction of the space's temporary "toolbox" structure is nearly complete prior to its Aug. 3 opening.

Lower East Side & East Village

May 06, 2011

Guggenheim Unveils Pop-Up Project for Derelict East Village Lot

The Guggenheim Museum will build a temporary arts space on a rat-infested East Village lot.

Manhattan

January 27, 2011

Bloomberg Pushes for High Speed Rail

The mayor testified in favor of expanding high speed rail at a Congressional Hearing in Grand Central Terminal.

Lower East Side & East Village

January 14, 2011

Guggenheim to Convert Rat-Infested East Village Lot Into Community Space

The museum is proposing to build a temporary community space in a rat-ridden

Downtown

October 08, 2010

Islamic Militant Who Triggered European Terror Alert Has 9/11 Connection

The 36-year-old German man attended the same mosque as the 9/11 plotters, officials said.

Manhattan

August 24, 2010

Is Woody Allen Defecting to Europe?

New York's beloved filmmaker said it's become too expensive to make movies in the city.