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Murray Hill

May 23, 2013

Motorcyclist Hurt After Crashing Into Bus in Murray Hill

A man was hospitalized Thursday after hitting a bus on his motorcycle, cops said.

Gowanus

May 16, 2013

Gritty Gowanus Embraces Softer Side with First Bridal Boutique

The designer behind Schone Bridal is opening a bridal boutique and production facility on Third Avenue.

Midtown East

May 08, 2013

Back-to-Back Projects to Cause Sutton Place 'Nightmare,' Neighbors Say

A three-year construciton project is slated to begin at 58th Street in July.

Gowanus

April 30, 2013

Motorcycle Garage and Repair Shop Being Forced Out of Gowanus Space

Vax Moto, a combination storage garage and motorcycle repair business, has to find a new home.

Gowanus

April 23, 2013

Dinosaur BBQ Unveils New Mural Paying Homage to Slain Gowanus Man

The family of Raul Vasquez Jr. gathered to celebrate a new mural honoring his memory.

Park Slope

April 19, 2013

New Bikes Lanes Roll into Park Slope

Two new bike lanes are being added to 14th and 15th streets between Fourth and Eighth Avenues.

Gowanus

April 18, 2013

Gorilla Coffee Joins Growing Coffee Hub in Gowanus

The popular Park Slope coffee shop is opening a roasting facility and cafe on President Street.

East Harlem

April 04, 2013

Gang War Crackdown Nets 63 People Accused of Terrorizing East Harlem

Authorities provided a two-page glossary of slang and code words used on social media and taped calls.

Gowanus

March 28, 2013

Dinosaur BBQ to Preserve Mural for Slain Gowanus Man

The Dinosaur Bar-B-Que on Union Street is keeping a mural painted to honor a 21-year-old shot in 1995.

Gowanus

March 20, 2013

Gowanus Whole Foods Construction Halted After Three Workers Fell

Three men fell about 25 or 30 feet from a steel frame at the site, on Third Avenue and Third Street.

Park Slope

March 19, 2013

New Bike Lanes and Parking Planned for Waterfront, Park Slope and Gowanus

New bike lanes are planned for Union and Sackett streets between Third Avenue and Van Brunt Street.

Upper East Side

March 18, 2013

Upper East Side Warms to Frozen Yogurt

Two new froyo shops will open within blocks of one another on Third Avenue.

Kips Bay

February 24, 2013

Woman Killed on Sidewalk After Car Backs into Taxi

An unidentified woman was struck and killed while standing on the sidewalk, police said.

Gowanus

February 19, 2013

Artists Demand Boycott of Gowanus Hotel over Noise Dispute

Artists in the Gowanus Arts Building are calling for a boycott of the neighboring Fairfield Inn.

East Harlem

February 14, 2013

East Harlem Wants a Business Improvement District Despite Past Failures

Community Board 11 Chair wants to ramp up the process of creating a BID by the end of the year.