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Governors Ball Music Festival Will Go on Despite Flood Warning

Randall's Island

June 06, 2013

Governors Ball Music Festival Will Go on Despite Flood Warning

The Governors Ball Music Festival will run Friday through Sunday on Randall's Island, rain or shine.

Fire Deaths Hit Record Low in 2012, Despite Hurricane Sandy Blazes

New York City

January 02, 2013

Fire Deaths Hit Record Low in 2012, Despite Hurricane Sandy Blazes

There were fewer fire-related deaths in 2012 than any year on record, officials said.

East Harlem Lacks Open Space But Not Options to Increase It

East Harlem

November 16, 2012

East Harlem Lacks Open Space But Not Options to Increase It

A new study by New Yorkers for Parks found East Harlem has the potential to increase open space.

Boat Tour Explores History of NYC's Lesser-Known Islands

Roosevelt Island

August 27, 2012

Boat Tour Explores History of NYC's Lesser-Known Islands

From U Thant Island to Rikers, a boat tour of the city's islands unearths a trove of history.

Other-Worldly Photo Company to Snap Fashion's Night Out

Bushwick

August 07, 2012

Other-Worldly Photo Company to Snap Fashion's Night Out

The Bosco, which has aura photos, GIFs and more, will have booths at Bergdorf Goodman and Nine West.

Wards Island Pedestrian Bridge to Open in June

East Harlem

May 22, 2012

Wards Island Pedestrian Bridge to Open in June

The bridge connecting East 103rd Street in Manhattan to Wards Island will open after renovations.
Neighbors Skeptical as Randall's Island Tennis Center Negotiates New Courts

Harlem

April 17, 2012

Neighbors Skeptical as Randall's Island Tennis Center Negotiates New Courts

SPORTIME wants to add nine additional courts at a cost of $7 million.
Solar, Wind and Tidal Energy to Power Randall's Island

Upper East Side

March 26, 2012

Solar, Wind and Tidal Energy to Power Randall's Island

A $1 million solar, wind and tidal energy project is coming to Randall's Island.
John McEnroe Tennis Center Pledges to Boost East Harlem Outreach

Harlem

December 23, 2011

John McEnroe Tennis Center Pledges to Boost East Harlem Outreach

Critics say the John McEnroe Tennis Academy and surrounding facilities are too expensive for East Harlem.
Randall's Island Tennis Plan Delayed Over Fears it Priced Out Locals

Harlem

December 15, 2011

Randall's Island Tennis Plan Delayed Over Fears it Priced Out Locals

Sportime Randall's Island is seeking permission to add nine additional tennis courts.
Dave Matthews Reschedules Shows Scrapped Because of Irene

Manhattan

September 02, 2011

Dave Matthews Reschedules Shows Scrapped Because of Irene

The band will play Randall's Island, Sept. 16-18.

FDNY Sets Christmas Tree Ablaze in Fire Safety Demonstration

Manhattan

December 07, 2010

FDNY Sets Christmas Tree Ablaze in Fire Safety Demonstration

Faulty wiring and candles pose the biggest holiday fire threat.
Private Schools Play for Free on Randall's Island

Manhattan

June 14, 2010

Private Schools Play for Free on Randall's Island

Private schools are using athletic fields on Randall's Island more than their public counterparts, despite losing a lawsuit.
Mariano Rivera, John McEnroe and High School Ballplayers Open Randall's Island Sports Fields

Manhattan

May 20, 2010

Mariano Rivera, John McEnroe and High School Ballplayers Open Randall's Island Sports Fields

The city celebrated the opening of Randall's Island Sports Fields with superstars John McEnroe and Mariano Rivera.
FDNY Beat NYPD in Memorial Rugby Match Honoring Two Men Killed in Iraq

Manhattan

May 18, 2010

FDNY Beat NYPD in Memorial Rugby Match Honoring Two Men Killed in Iraq

The FDNY edged the NYPD in a memorial match paying tribute to a fallen firefighter and police officer.

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