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Midtown

May 09, 2013

Advocacy Group Exploring Bike Lanes for Fifth and Sixth Avenues

The bike lanes, if installed, would run through the heart of Manhattan.

Park Slope

April 25, 2013

Re-Opening of South Slope Playground Delayed Until Late June

Slope Park on Sixth Avenue between 18th and 19th streets won't reopen until late June, officials say.

Greenwich Village

April 22, 2013

Papaya Dog and Porn Shop on Sixth Ave. to Be Replaced by Trendy Retail

Local leaders said they welcome an upgrade to the seedy stretch around the West 4th Street subway stop.

Midtown

April 01, 2013

Avenue of Americas Businesses Forming New BID in Midtown

The Avenue of the Americas business improvement district is expected to be formed in 9 to 15 months.

SoHo

March 27, 2013

SoHo Residents Raise Funds to Fight God's Love We Deliver's Expansion Plan

Residents are raising money to fight God's Love We Deliver's plan to expand and sell off its air rights.

Park Slope

March 26, 2013

Kids' iPads at Park Slope Library Get Cool Reception from Parents

Parents say electronic gadgets like iPads and computers are distracting their children from books.

Hudson Square

March 20, 2013

Hudson Square Rezoning Wins Final City Council Approval

The move will change the face of Manhattan's lower west side.

Greenwich Village

February 28, 2013

Alleged Stolen Phone Seller Busted at 6th Avenue Tattoo Shop

Police arrested Solomon Born, 20, for allegedly possessing stolen property.

Greenwich Village

February 21, 2013

Free Frozen Yogurt Being Passed Out at New Greenwich Village Shop

The flavors include birthday cake, salted carmel and graham cracker. 

Times Square & Theater District

January 30, 2013

Woman Struck by Vehicle Near Rockefeller Center

The unidentified woman was hit at West 46th Street and Sixth Avenue, the FDNY said.

Greenwich Village

December 17, 2012

Greenwich Village Jewelry Thieves Caught on Camera, Cops Say

A man and woman broke into a West 13th Street building earlier this month, police said.

Chelsea

December 17, 2012

3-D Printing Shop Lets Customers Design Own Gifts, From Swimsuits to Chairs

3DEA allows customers to create ornaments and toys using fast 3-D printers.

New York City

December 13, 2012

Kristen Stewart Goes 'On the Road' for Screening of Classic Kerouac Tale

The "Twilight" starlet joined Kirsten Dunst and Garrett Hedlund at a screening of the new film.

Park Slope

December 12, 2012

Mugger Injures Woman Near Garfield Place, Police Say

The thief knocked down his victim as he stole her wallet, according to a police report.

Hudson Square

November 28, 2012

Building Heights Reduced in Revised Hudson Square Rezoning Plan

West Side residents urged Trinity Real Estate to change their designs for Hudson Square.