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Chelsea

July 24, 2012

High Line's Final Section Donated to City, Clearing Way for Construction

CSX Transportation officially donated the third segment of the former railway to the city Tuesday.

Chelsea

July 19, 2012

Chelsea Market Plan Needs Work, Stringer Says

The plans needs heavy modifications before it can go forward, the Manhattan Borough President said.

Chelsea

July 19, 2012

Critics Question $5M City Donation to High Line Expansion

The city will pay $5 million toward High Line construction costs despite its sizable donor base.

New York City

July 18, 2012

Calvin Klein Celebrates Supermodels, Heidi Klum Fetes Fashion Stars

From Midtown to Downtown, the city was filled with gorgeous women last night.

New York City

July 09, 2012

'Guerrilla Weddings' on the Rise as Couples Tie the Knot on the Cheap

An increasing number of New York City couples are opting for so-called "guerrilla weddings."

Carnegie Hill

June 27, 2012

Bold Ideas for East River Esplanade a Feat of Imagination, Fans Say

Judges of an East River esplanade ideas competition muse on the future of canals in New York.

Chelsea

June 12, 2012

Longtime Chelsea Businesses Forced Out by New Landlord, Tenants Say

Six businesses on Ninth Avenue between West 17th and 18th streets had their leases terminated.

Chelsea

June 07, 2012

Chelsea Market Expansion Gets Community Board Support

In the tense vote, the board laid out affordable housing as a prerequisite for the project.

Chelsea

June 05, 2012

High Line Founders Want to Help Cities With Copycat Projects

The park will host a series of talks on similar park projects in other cities around the country.

Chelsea

June 03, 2012

High Line Still Shines the Day After a Gas Explosion

Manhattanites were not perturbed the day after an explosion directly beneath the elevated city park.

Meatpacking District

May 03, 2012

'Urban Bears' Coming to Meatpacking District for Celebration

Events held from May 3 to 6 will celebrate the subculture of gay men who refer to themselves as 'bears.'

Central Harlem

April 27, 2012

Apollo Theater Competes Against Other City Landmarks for Preservation Cash

The Apollo Theater wants a grant to preserve its ornate interior detailing.

Chelsea & Hell's Kitchen

April 20, 2012

High Line Co-Founder Robert Hammond Honored at Musical Performance

A benefit honoring High Line co-founder Robert Hammond will raise money for a theater group.

Chelsea & Hell's Kitchen

April 19, 2012

Teeny-Tiny Art Exhibit Debuts on the High Line

Lilliput, the park's new collection of small sculptures, debuted Wednesday.

Chelsea & Hell's Kitchen

April 10, 2012

Luxe High Line Condo Residents Want to Chase Ambulance Depot Away

Residents say fumes from a nearby FDNY ambulance station are ruining their pricey apartments.