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Forest Hills

February 28, 2013

New Forest Hills Gourmet Store to Have Massive Beer Selection

Mr. Vino’s Cucina, on Austin Street, will also offer wine and cheese tastings.

Astoria

December 07, 2012

Astoria Cobbler Closes His Doors After 45 Years in the Shoe Business

Falco's Shoe Repair on Steinway Street closed this week after nearly half a century in the neighborhood.

Lower East Side

November 16, 2012

Perfect Picnic Serves Basket-Ready Sandwiches Out of LES Basement

The Perfect Picnic's new shop serves sandwiches and prepackaged meals out of a Ludlow Street basement. 

Midtown

October 22, 2012

Midtown's Casa Nonna Boasts $44 Truffle Pizza

The decadent pizza comes with chopped truffles, truffle oil and shaved truffles on top.

Brooklyn

July 11, 2012

Denny's Honors Brooklyn with Spaghetti and Meatballs

Denny's says "Brooklyn spaghetti and meatballs" is the quintessential New York dish.

Williamsburg

July 05, 2012

Giglio Procession a Williamsburg Summer Tradition

Faithful to carry a 72-foot tower throughout Our Lady of Mount Carmel parish in Williamsburg on Friday.

Lower East Side & East Village

March 12, 2012

Caffe Vita Gives Away Free Coffee to Launch LES Location

Seattle's famed Caffe Vita, at 124 Ludlow St., is giving away free coffee all week.

Manhattan

February 25, 2012

Cardinal Timothy Dolan Leads Prayer Service at St. Patrick's Cathedral

Cardinal Timothy Dolan led a prayer service Saturday at St. Patrick's Cathedral praising New York.

Upper West Side

November 14, 2011

Jazz Singer Daniela D'Ercole Dreamed of NY Fame Before Fatal Crash

The bandmate of Italian Jazz Singer Daniela D'Ercole, who was killed by an SUV on 106th Street and Broadway last Thursday, said she dreamed of staying in New York.

Murray Hill and Gramercy

October 27, 2011

Eataly Hosts Italian Food and Wine Fest

Renowned New York chefs will partner with some of their Italian counterparts to present workshops and wine tastings that celebrate Italian cuisine.

Murray Hill and Gramercy

September 23, 2011

'Kneeling Fireman' Finds Permanent Home Near Grand Central

After almost a decade in storage, the bronze statue of a fireman on bended knee has finally found a permanet home on East 43rd Street.

Midtown

August 04, 2011

Global SpellEvent Brings World's Brightest to Times Square

Children from around the world will flex their spelling muscles at the Marriott Marquis in Times Square.

Lower East Side & East Village

January 14, 2011

La MaMa Theater Founder Ellen Stewart Dead at 91

Ellen Stewart founded the La MaMa theater in the East Village 50 years ago and remained active until her passing.

Lower East Side & East Village

November 06, 2010

Sophie's Bids Farewell to Beloved Scholar-Bartender

Howard O'Brien worked at the East 5th Street bar for nearly 25 years before dying of cancer last week.

Midtown

September 01, 2010

Mario Batali's Massive 'Eataly' Food Emporium Opens in Flatiron

The 50,000-square-foot Italian food emporium opened its doors Tuesday.