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New York City

May 15, 2013

Last-Minute Summer Camp Options

There are still plenty of summer camp options around the city for parents to choose from.

Melrose

April 14, 2013

Bronx Residents Search for Answers After Apartment Building Fire

Bronx building residents complained Sunday about black soot from the three-alarm fire the day before.

Lower East Side

February 20, 2013

Eva Moskowitz's Success Academy Aims to Open 6 New Charter Schools in 2014

The controversial charter school chain wants to open six new outposts in Queens, the Bronx and Manhattan.

East Harlem

February 01, 2013

Harlem and Bronx Leaders Demand Fairer District 8 Lines

Advocates say new district lines are unfair to both neighborhoods.

Central Harlem

November 06, 2012

Bloomberg's Other Sign-Language Interpreter Steps Into the Spotlight

Pamela Mitchell is the lesser-known of Bloomberg's sign-lanugage interpreters but enjoys the challenge.

Port Morris

October 17, 2012

FreshDirect Encourages Bronx Residents to Apply for 200 New Jobs

The company will partner with local leaders to hire residents of The Bronx, its future home, it said.

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.

Longwood

August 25, 2012

Man Struck and Killed by Allegedly Drunk Driver in South Bronx

A 26-year-old man was killed by a drunk driver in a Honda Civic in Longwood on Friday, police said.

Longwood

August 17, 2012

Once-Crumbling Apartment Building Seeks to Add Health Food Store

The new owners of 935 Kelly St. want a health food-focused business in the recently renovated space.

Longwood

June 05, 2012

Man Shot and Killed in The Bronx

The 24-year-old victim was shot in the head and back in Longwood, the NYPD said.

Mott Haven

May 25, 2012

Police Search for Two Missing Bronx Girls

Tiana Hartgrove and Pahjrie Roman-Dodja, both 12, went missing Thursday morning, police said.

Longwood

May 23, 2012

Pit Bull Attacks 3-year-old in South Bronx

Ely Gordilis reportedly sustained scratches on his upper lip and neck.

Mott Haven

May 15, 2012

Select Bus Service Proposed for Webster Avenue in The Bronx

The city will host a public meeting on bringing SBS to the Bx41 line in The Bronx.

Lower East Side

May 04, 2012

Lower East Side Hosts City's First Bike Expo

The expo gives cyclists the opportunity to tune up their bikes, buy gear and watch BMX stunts.

New York City

May 02, 2012

Crime Edges Up Across the City with Spikes in Every Borough

Grand larcenies, robberies, burglaries and rapes are up. Car thefts and murders are down.