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Times Square & Theater District

April 25, 2013

Cellphone and Wi-Fi Service Launches in 30 More Subway Stations

Riders can now make calls and check their email at popular stations across Manhattan.

New York City

April 23, 2013

Wireless Service Expands to 30 More Subway Stations Thursday

Cellphone and Internet service will be available in 30 more stations starting on Thursday.

Fort Greene

April 19, 2013

Elmo, Turf Wars, and a Cookie Monster Army Covered in New Ft. Greene Play

"FURRY!," will show at Jack Theater through Saturday, April 27.

Midtown

April 18, 2013

Subway Thief Snatches Woman's Wallet in Midtown, Police Say

Cops are searching for a man who swiped a wallet from a subway rider's pocketbook in Midtown.

Lower East Side

April 12, 2013

Madonna Returns to Lower East Side in New Photography Exhibit

Photos of Madonna taken on the Lower East Side decades ago are on display in Times Square.

New York City

March 22, 2013

Times Square Ticket Hawker Sheds Light on His Dark World

"Alice," a ticket seller for Times Scare in Midtown, shares his take on life as a hawker.

DUMBO

March 14, 2013

Heart Structure Made From Wood Salvaged After Sandy Lights Up DUMBO

Heartwalk, originally commissioned for Times Square, was recently moved to DUMBO.

Times Square & Theater District

February 28, 2013

Man Gropes Woman In West 42nd Street Subway Station, Cops Say

The man assaulted the 35-year-old woman within the West 42nd St. Station, cops said.

Midtown

February 27, 2013

Flatotel Closes, Will Be Converted to Luxury Condos

The property is located at West 52nd Street near Seventh Avenue.

Flushing

February 19, 2013

Power Failure Cuts Subway Service on Part of 7 Line

A power failure left part of the 7 train line without service during rush hour.

Times Square & Theater District

January 22, 2013

Homeless Man Fatally Struck by Train at Times Square Station, Officials Say

The victim was struck by a Bronx-bound 2 train about 10 a.m. Tuesday, a fire spokesman said.

Times Square & Theater District

January 01, 2013

Family Left Homeless by Sandy Takes Solace in Times Square Tradition

A family whose Brooklyn home was flooded returned to Times Square Monday for their annual NYE tradition.

Times Square & Theater District

January 01, 2013

'Gangnam Style' Star Psy Jams with Rap Icon MC Hammer in Times Square

The two performed a mashup of the Korean pop star's hit and Hammer's "Too Legit to Quit."

New York City

December 31, 2012

Watch the New Year's Ball Drop Live in Times Square

Catch the festivites live from the Crossroads of the World live at DNAinfo.com New York. 

New York City

December 30, 2012

Family-Friendly New Year's Celebrations and Activities

Ring in the New Year with activities that will dazzle your family and kick off 2013.