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Williamsburg

January 11, 2013

'Anti-Bridal Show' Offers Booze-and-Burlesque Alternative to Wedding Expos

Live DJs, a "fashion bar" and eco-conscious caterers are headed to the Music Hall of Williamsburg.

Chelsea

December 03, 2012

Popular Arcade-Themed Pub Barcade Eyeing New Chelsea Location

The hugely popular bar-arcade combo is hoping to open on West 24th Street.

DUMBO

September 06, 2012

Brooklyn Artist Snaps Pics With Strangers in Photo Booths for DUMBO Exhibit

A Brooklyn artist hopes to take photos with everyone he knows — and everyone he doesn’t.

Downtown Brooklyn

September 05, 2012

Who's the Book Boss? Tony Danza to Appear at Brooklyn Book Festival

Actor Tony Danza will appear with literary giants like Joyce Carol Oates and Paul Auster at the event.

Upper West Side

August 16, 2012

Tavern on the Green Gets New Owners

Tavern on the Green's new owners come from a Philly creperie and cabaret venue, officials said.

New York City

June 14, 2012

It's Always Buggy in Philadelphia

The City of Brotherly Love took the top spot for bed bugs in a new study.

Flushing & Whitestone

February 13, 2012

New Documentary Will Introduce 1964 World's Fair to Younger Generations

Filmmaker Ryan Ritchey is seeking archival footage of the landmark event in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park.

Manhattan

February 02, 2012

Groundhog Day's Early Spring Prediction is No News in Balmy New York

New Yorkers say the prediction comes too late as winter is already gone.

Manhattan

December 30, 2011

Giants-Cowboys Game Sunday Sends Winner to the Playoffs

The Giants-Cowboys matchup Sunday night at the Meadowlands will land the winner in the postseason.

Manhattan

September 26, 2011

Giants Beat 'Dream Team' Eagles

The giants knocked Michael Vick out of the game in the fourth quarter.

Lower East Side & East Village

March 22, 2011

Sen. Schumer Calls for Review of Tour Bus Licenses

Schumer asked the state Department of Motor Vehicles to audit the licenses issued to tour bus drivers.

Lower East Side & East Village

March 15, 2011

Another Chinatown Tour Bus Crash Kills Two in New Jersey

Two people died when a bus that originated in Chinatown crashed in New Jersey on Monday night.

Manhattan

November 22, 2010

Eli Manning Fumbles Away Giants Comeback in Loss to Eagles

Eli Manning's fumble in the fourth quarter was the Giants fifth and final turnover in a 27-17 loss to the Eagles on Sunday night.

Manhattan

August 17, 2010

Mayor Bloomberg Tells Ground Zero Mosque Heckler to Read the Constitution

Mayor Michael Bloomberg told a critic to check the Bill of Rights when asked about his support of plans to build a mosque near Ground Zero.

Manhattan

August 17, 2010

Michael Bloomberg Hits the National Campaign Trail to Endorse Candidates

Mayor Michael Bloomberg is lending his support to Republicans and Democrats running outside of New York City.