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Little Italy

December 02, 2012

Tony Danza Ushers in Christmas with Little Italy Tree Lighting

Tony Danza flipped the switch on the historical district's Christmas tree.

Belmont

September 08, 2012

Italian Culture Takes Center Stage at Bronx's Ferragosto Festival Sunday

The celebration of Italian food and culture takes place Sunday, Sept. 9 on Arthur Avenue in Belmont.

Little Italy

July 15, 2012

Bingeing for Bragging Rights at Little Italy Pizza Contest

Competitors had 10 minutes to stuff down as many 20-inch pizzas as they could on Saturday.

Belmont

June 08, 2012

Bronx's Little Italy Celebrates Feast of St. Anthony

Bronx's Little Italy celebrates the Feast of St. Anthony with a five-day festival in Belmont.

Greenwich Village

May 15, 2012

The Village and SoHo Go Festive With Spring and Summer Street Fairs

At least 15 street fairs have been approved for Greenwich Village and SoHo this spring and summer.

SoHo

May 14, 2012

Neighbors Block Michael White's Expansion of Osteria Morini

An expansion of chef Michael White's restaurant Osteria Morini got the thumbs-down.

Greenwich Village & SoHo

April 10, 2012

Former Prince Street Ray's Pizza Gets Fresh Start as Spa Shop

The first U.S. location of the bath products shop Mt. Sapola opened Sunday on Prince Street.

Greenwich Village & SoHo

February 27, 2012

Little Italy Street Mall Loses Backing Over Potential Petition Fraud

CB2 said the city should investigate potential fraud in petitions filed for this summer's street mall.

Greenwich Village & SoHo

February 23, 2012

Little Italy Group Filed Fake Names in Petition for Street Mall, CB2 Says

Only five out of 71 people named on a Mulberry Street Mall extension petition told CB2 they signed it.

Lower East Side & East Village

February 22, 2012

Delancey and Houston Sts. Have Downtown's Most Dangerous Intersections: DOT

The two-year DOT study named downtown spots with the worst traffic and most frequent accidents. 

Greenwich Village & SoHo

February 03, 2012

Controversial Mulberry Street Mall Extension Backed By Community Board

Opponents of the Mulberry Street Mall said the extension would create unwanted noise, trash and traffic.

Greenwich Village & SoHo

February 02, 2012

Little Italy Split on Plan to Extend Mulberry Street Fair Mall

LIttle Italy merchants are pushing for an extension to the annual street fair amid local opposition.

Lower East Side & East Village

January 26, 2012

Chinatown Crime Nearly Doubles This Year, Police Say

Major crime in Chinatown's Fifth Precinct is up 89 percent in the 28-day period ending Jan. 22.

Greenwich Village & SoHo

January 06, 2012

San Gennaro Festival Sails Through Community Board 2

After last year's battle over the historic festival, CB2 recommended approval on Thursday night.

Greenwich Village & SoHo

January 06, 2012

Ray's Pizza's Replacement Vows to Uphold its Legacy

Frank Morano, owner of Prince Street Pizza, loved Ray's so much he held his wedding reception there.