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Top Chefs Collaborate on Cookbooks to Fight Hunger

Murray Hill and Gramercy

September 15, 2011

Top Chefs Collaborate on Cookbooks to Fight Hunger

Chefs from across New York City gathered at the Prince George Ballroom on Wednesday to celebrate two new cookbooks, the proceeds of which will fight world hunger.
Firefighters from Around the World Honor Fallen FDNY

Midtown

September 11, 2011

Firefighters from Around the World Honor Fallen FDNY

Firefighters from around the world gathered at St. Patrick's Cathedral on Sept. 10, 2011 to honor the 343 members of the FDNY who died on 9/11.
9/11 Memorial Encourages People to Express Themselves Through Chalk

Murray Hill and Gramercy

September 09, 2011

9/11 Memorial Encourages People to Express Themselves Through Chalk

An art collective filled the sidewalk along Fifth Avenue near Union Square with pieces of chalk and asked passersby to write their thoughts about 9/11 and the 10th anniversary.
Fifth Avenue Hat Store Celebrates 100th Anniversary

Murray Hill and Gramercy

August 30, 2011

Fifth Avenue Hat Store Celebrates 100th Anniversary

J.J. Hat Center has been selling top hats, pageboy caps and panama straws for the past 100 years.
Hip Versions of Clothing Chains Flock to Flatiron District

Murray Hill and Gramercy

August 25, 2011

Hip Versions of Clothing Chains Flock to Flatiron District

Multiple retail chains are heading to the Flatiron District to open funky variations of their standard stores.
Socialite's Hubby Charged With Taking $600K for Failed Shopping Site

Greenwich Village & SoHo

August 16, 2011

Socialite's Hubby Charged With Taking $600K for Failed Shopping Site

Andrew Albert, 49, who's married to socialite and actress Annie Churchill, allegedly took $600,000 from investors for a virtual shopping site that he never delivered, prosecutors said.
New Balance Opens its First North American 'Experience' Store in Flatiron

Murray Hill and Gramercy

August 12, 2011

New Balance Opens its First North American 'Experience' Store in Flatiron

New Balance opened a 4,000-square-foot "experience" store at the corner of West 20th Street and Fifth Avenue on Thursday.
Nicki Minaj Performing in Central Park Friday

Upper East Side

August 04, 2011

Nicki Minaj Performing in Central Park Friday

Singer Nicki Minaj will play at the Rumsey Playfield in Central Park Friday morning.
Controversial Nightclub Roam Hit With $20,000 in Fines

Midtown

August 01, 2011

Controversial Nightclub Roam Hit With $20,000 in Fines

The Flatiron club could be shut down if it doesn't pay.
Man Falls Into Elevator Shaft Across from Madison Square Park

Murray Hill and Gramercy

July 28, 2011

Man Falls Into Elevator Shaft Across from Madison Square Park

A man fell into an elevator shaft at a construction site at Fifth Avenue near 23rd Street around 10:15 a.m. Thursday, fire officials said.
California's Celeb Fave 'Drybar' Salon Opening Two New York Locations

Midtown

July 26, 2011

California's Celeb Fave 'Drybar' Salon Opening Two New York Locations

California's popular blowdry-only salon Drybar is set to open its first New York location this fall.
Judge Extends Restraining Order Shielding Empire State Building Ticket Hawkers

Midtown

July 18, 2011

Judge Extends Restraining Order Shielding Empire State Building Ticket Hawkers

Lawyers for New York Skyline and the city sparred in court on Monday.
Earl of Sandwich to Open on West 52nd Street

Midtown

July 08, 2011

Earl of Sandwich to Open on West 52nd Street

The Quiznos-esque sandwich chain claims lineage to the Earl of Sandwich himself.
Upscale Sports Bar Opens on West 8th Street

Greenwich Village & SoHo

July 06, 2011

Upscale Sports Bar Opens on West 8th Street

Pour George opened Wednesday on a stretch of West 8th Street riddled with vacant storefronts.
'The Growler Station' to Offer Beer-to-Go in Greenwich Village

Greenwich Village & SoHo

July 05, 2011

'The Growler Station' to Offer Beer-to-Go in Greenwich Village

"The Growler Station," which will offer fresh beer in to-go jugs, has signed a lease at 26 W. 8th St.

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