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Upper West Side

May 01, 2013

Neighborhood Gives Birch Coffee Warm Welcome After Long Wait

Customers said the coffee shop/restaurant on Columbus Avenue was a much needed neighborhood improvement.

Flatiron

December 11, 2012

Ugliest Holiday Sweaters Compete to Sew Up Worst Title

From cheesy snowmen to sleeveless snowflake sweaters, the ugliest holiday sweaters went on display.

Manhattan

August 09, 2012

Trojan Vibrator Giveaway Buzzes Again

A vibrator giveaway resumed after the condom maker received the proper permits.

Murray Hill, Gramercy & Midtown East

April 10, 2012

Former Finance Whiz Launches Online Affordable Art Business

Giorgio Piccoli, 27, turned his own problems finding affordable art into a Flatiron-based startup.

Murray Hill, Gramercy & Midtown East

April 09, 2012

City Triples Its Solar Power, Mayor Bloomberg Says

Solar installations, along with other green upgrades, could save $32 million annually, the mayor said.

Murray Hill & Gramercy

March 19, 2012

Vegan Food Truck Heads to Flatiron District

The New Jersey-based Cinnamon Snail returns to Manhattan with two new menu items.

Murray Hill & Gramercy

March 10, 2012

Madison Square Park Playground Dedicated to Female Cop Killed on 9/11

Family members and supporters gathered to dedicate a playground to honor Officer Moira Ann Smith. 

Murray Hill & Gramercy

February 14, 2012

Tech Startup Tykoon Opens Corporate Headquarters in Flatiron District

Tykoon, a program that aims to teach kids to manage their money, joins a slew of startups in Flatiron.

Murray Hill & Gramercy

January 24, 2012

NY Tech Day Event Aims to Help City Startups

NY Tech Day hopes to attract up to 200 startups looking for investment, employees or media attention.

Murray Hill & Gramercy

January 21, 2012

Jay-Z's 40/40 Club Closed for Health Violations

Jay-Z's 40/40 Club was shuttered by the Department of Health a day after its lavish reopening.

Manhattan

January 19, 2012

Checks, Plaids and Argyles Populate Manhattan Streets

Street Chic spotted checked, plaid and argyle bursts of color on wintry Manhattan pavements.

Chelsea & Hell's Kitchen

January 19, 2012

Beyonce Skips Reopening of Jay-Z's 40/40 Club to Stay Home With Blue Ivy

Beyoncé was nowhere in sight, despite rumors she would be by hubby Jay-Z's side for the event. 

Manhattan

January 11, 2012

Winter White Fashion Brightens Up Seasonal Blues

Fashionistas are staying chic in the winter with glowing white coats.

Manhattan

January 10, 2012

Taxi Drivers Offered New Handicap-Accessible Option in Model Cab

A new handicap-accessible taxi, the MV-1, was unveiled Tuesday.

Murray Hill, Gramercy & Midtown East

December 13, 2011

Largest Mistletoe in NYC Prompts Flatiron Kissathon

Two massive balls of mistletoe hanging in the Flatiron District invite people to kiss for a cause.