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Central Harlem

May 13, 2013

Teenager Stabbed Near Marcus Garvey Park

The victim, 19, was struck in the shoulder and arm and rushed to Harlem Hospital, authorities said.

Midtown

May 09, 2013

Advocacy Group Exploring Bike Lanes for Fifth and Sixth Avenues

The bike lanes, if installed, would run through the heart of Manhattan.

Flatiron

May 07, 2013

7-Eleven Opens Two-Story, 3,600-Sq.-Ft. Superstore with Slurpee Station

A new 7-Eleven that opened on Fifth Avenue is one of the largest in Manhattan, the chain said.

Upper West Side

April 26, 2013

Two Kids Tried to Steal Woman's Purse in Central Park, Cops Say

Suspects as young as 10 years old tried to steal a woman's phone and purse in Central Park, cops said.

Park Slope

April 26, 2013

19th Century Festival Brings Victorian Fashion, Martial Arts to Park Slope

The event will include demonstrations of "bartitsu," a street fighting tactic that Sherlock Holmes used.

Park Slope

April 24, 2013

Van Crashes Into Park Slope Deli, Injuring Two

A van plowed into the Deli & Smoke Shop at Fifth Avenue and Ninth Street early Wednesday.

Park Slope

April 19, 2013

Actress Debi Mazar Not Opening Park Slope Restaurant Due to Rising Rents

Actress Debi Mazar announced via Twitter that she is not taking over the Fornino space on Fifth Avenue.

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.

East Harlem

April 04, 2013

Gang War Crackdown Nets 63 People Accused of Terrorizing East Harlem

Authorities provided a two-page glossary of slang and code words used on social media and taped calls.

Park Slope

April 02, 2013

Wine Bar with Turkish Twist Expands to Park Slope

Pierre Loti wine bar, which has three Manhattan locations, is opening its first Brooklyn outpost.

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.

Park Slope

March 26, 2013

Le Pain Quotidien Opening in Park Slope

The French bakery cafe is expected to replace Moutarde on Fifth Avenue and Carroll Street.

Park Slope

March 19, 2013

Waiter Stole $8,000 from Blue Ribbon, Police Say

A waiter at Blue Ribbon allegedly skimmed the cash over the course of four months, cops say.

Midtown

March 16, 2013

Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade Swamps Streets in Midtown

Saturday marked the 252nd year of the city's annual celebration honoring Saint Patrick.

Midtown

March 13, 2013

Cops Search for Suspected 7 Train Subway Flasher

Police released a photo of a man who allegedly exposed himself to a woman on the 7 Train on Feb. 20.