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New York City

May 03, 2013

Where to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo

Catch a parade, a festival or some great drinks to honor this Mexican holiday.

Midtown

January 30, 2013

Revised East Midtown Rezoning Plan Scaled Back, Adds Green Safeguards

Developers would be required to chip into a District Improvement Fund before getting building permits.

Midtown East

December 12, 2012

Preservationists Want 17 Midtown East Buildings Protected Prior to Rezoning

The Municipal Art Society asked the city's Landmarks Preservation Commission to landmarks the buildings.

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.

Midtown East

October 31, 2012

Lower Manhattan Residents Trek Uptown to Recharge Their Batteries, Spirits

Downtown residents without power are trekking uptown in search of electrical outlets and other comforts.

Midtown East

August 21, 2012

New Whole Foods Opening on 57th Street Thursday

A new Whole Foods Market will open Thursday on East 57th Street.

Midtown & Theater District

April 23, 2012

InterContinental 'Bee Cam' Readies for Live Hive Action

A fresh batch of bees has arrived at the InterContinental New York Barclay Hotel.

Manhattan

March 06, 2012

Ten Best Gluten-Free Date Restaurants in Manhattan

DNAinfo has your guide to dating gluten-free in Manhattan.

Midtown

January 27, 2012

36 Pounds of Cocaine Shipped to UN in Hollowed-Out Books, Ray Kelly Says

Nearly 36 pounds of cocaine from Mexico City arrived in the United Nations' mailroom Jan. 16, 2012.

Midtown

December 05, 2011

Second Ave. Traffic Snarled After Metal Plate Slips Off Sinkhole

Second Avenue at East 40th Street was a nightmare during Monday morning rush as a sinkhole opened up.

Murray Hill & Gramercy

December 05, 2011

Fire Breaks Out at Murray Hill Mews High-Rise

A fire broke out at a residential high-rise on East 38th Street Monday morning, the FDNY said.

Midtown

December 02, 2011

FDR Drive Multi-Car Crash Leaves One Seriously Injured

A multi-car crash on the FDR Drive early Friday injured seven people, one seriously, the FDNY said.

Murray Hill and Gramercy

September 29, 2011

East Side Sees Increase in Narcotics Arrests

DNAinfo's Crime and Safety Report found an increase in narcotics arrests in several East Side neighborhoods. Residents believe it's a sign of increased enforcement, not a worsening problem.

Murray Hill and Gramercy

September 16, 2011

Photos of 'Nowhere' Adorn High School Construction Site

Photographer Matthew Jensen's exhibit "Nowhere in Manhattan" is now on display at the construction site that will soon become the new home of the High School of Art and Design.

Murray Hill and Gramercy

September 16, 2011

Police Praised for Issuing More Tickets in Nightlife-Rich East Side

Community leaders hailed the NYPD for a significant uptick in the number of tickets issued for offenses such as public urination, after locals complained about the raucous bar scene in Midtown East and Turtle Bay.