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Preschool Kids Struggle to Get Special-Ed Services Under New DOE Policy

New York City

September 24, 2012

Preschool Kids Struggle to Get Special-Ed Services Under New DOE Policy

Dozens of 3-to 5-year-olds did not get proper special-ed services on time, parents and advocates claim.

City Council Hikes Fines for Illegal Hotels

New York City

September 12, 2012

City Council Hikes Fines for Illegal Hotels

The City Council adopted a bill substantially increasing fines for illegal hotels.

Tutoring Company Slammed in Audit Seeks $28M City Contract

New York City

September 08, 2012

Tutoring Company Slammed in Audit Seeks $28M City Contract

Comptroller John Liu criticized Champion Learning Center in a May 2012 audit.

New York City Kids Head Back to School

New York City

September 06, 2012

New York City Kids Head Back to School

Summer vacation ended for more than 1 million children in New York City.

Special Ed Changes Create Battle to Find Kindergarten Seats

New York City

September 05, 2012

Special Ed Changes Create Battle to Find Kindergarten Seats

Parents are concerned about a new policy designed to put special needs children in mainstream classes.

Calling All Engineers: Cornell NYC Tech Seeking Students for 'Beta' Class

Upper East Side

August 22, 2012

Calling All Engineers: Cornell NYC Tech Seeking Students for 'Beta' Class

Applications are open for the new masters program at Cornell's tech campus, city officials said.

Traffic Snarls and Ferry Delays Expected for Obama's Visit

New York City

August 22, 2012

Traffic Snarls and Ferry Delays Expected for Obama's Visit

Traffic and ferry delays are expected Wednesday evening with the arrival of President Obama.  

Spinlister Offers Cheaper, By-Owner Bike Rentals in NYC

New York City

August 19, 2012

Spinlister Offers Cheaper, By-Owner Bike Rentals in NYC

While New Yorkers wait for the city's bike share, "Spinlister" offers by-owner rentals.

Former Supermodel Heats Up the Real Estate Market

West Village

August 02, 2012

Former Supermodel Heats Up the Real Estate Market

After a career of selling clothes, former supermodel Trish Goff is selling homes in Manhattan.

Severe Thunderstorm Blows Through New York City

New York City

July 26, 2012

Severe Thunderstorm Blows Through New York City

Winds gusted up to 54 miles per hour during the storm.

Uptown Fashion on Display in Washington Heights

Washington Heights

July 18, 2012

Uptown Fashion on Display in Washington Heights

As the summer gets into full swing, uptown fashion is heating up on the streets of Washington Heights.

Columbus Avenue Solar-Powered Makeover Gets Greenlight

Upper West Side

July 10, 2012

Columbus Avenue Solar-Powered Makeover Gets Greenlight

Community Board 7 approved plans by the local BID to transform a neglected Columbus Avenue block. 

Storm to Dampen Independence Day Morning

New York City

July 03, 2012

Storm to Dampen Independence Day Morning

Thunderstorms are forecast for July 4 during the day, then skies will clear.

 
 
Nora Ephron Dies at 71

New York City

June 27, 2012

Nora Ephron Dies at 71

Nora Ephron, a filmmaker known for romantic comedies set in New York City, died June 26, 2012.

Youth Gangs Getting Younger and More Sophisticated, Cops Say

Harlem

June 26, 2012

Youth Gangs Getting Younger and More Sophisticated, Cops Say

An NYPD youth gang expert updated parents on the growth of crews across the city.

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