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New York City

November 19, 2012

Bloomberg Says City Will Only Bulldoze Homes that Pose a Hazard

Bloomberg estimated that between 200 and 300 homes will eventually have to be bulldozed.

Park Slope

November 06, 2012

Hurricane Sandy Evacuees Get Voting Help from Park Slope Volunteer

Hurricane Sandy evacuees at the Park Slope Armory got voting help from a dedicated volunteer.

Far Rockaway

October 29, 2012

Far Rockaway Battered as Hurricane Sandy Looms

Far Rockaway was hit by strong winds and flooding as Sandy approached. 

Far Rockaway

July 19, 2012

Housing Prices Heating Up in the Rockaways and Northwest Queens

Home prices were up 13 percent in the Rockaways compared to last year.

Far Rockaway

July 14, 2012

Far Rockaway Teen Shot to Death in Broad Daylight

Shawn Plummer, 18, died of a gunshot wound to the head on Beach 29th Street Friday, police said.

New York City

July 13, 2012

A New Yorker's Guide to Surfing

Surfing the web isn't the only kind New Yorkers can enjoy.

Rockaway Beach

May 15, 2012

Rockaway Residents Concerned About Erosion After Hurricane Irene

Nine months after Hurricane Irene, Rockaway residents still worry about sand erosion.

The Rockaways

March 30, 2012

Bronx Teenager Arraigned in Vandalism of Far Rockaway Playground

A 17-year-old Bronx teen was accused of causing $100,000 worth of damage to a Queens playground.

The Rockaways

March 21, 2012

Vandal with Key May Have Destroyed Far Rockaway Playground, Officials Say

A vandal used an excavator to destroy the Far Rockaway Park West playground.

The Rockaways

January 30, 2012

Far Rockaway Bungalows Offer Welcome Escape for Beach-Starved City Dwellers

A beachside community in Far Rockaway is welcoming newcomers who are restoring its historic bungalows.

The Rockaways

January 19, 2012

16-Year-Old Shot on City Bus in Far Rockaway

A 16-year-old male was shot on a city bus in Far Rockaway on Thursday afternoon, authorities said.