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East Harlem

May 14, 2013

Prince Harry, President Obama Visit New York City

Prince Harry will be meeting with Harlem youth Tuesday afternoon.

New York City

October 18, 2012

Obama and Romney to Cause Traffic Snarl as They Return to NYC Thursday

Traffic headaches are expected with both Obama and Romney back in town for the Al Smith Dinner.

Washington Heights & Inwood

January 10, 2012

Plaza Hotel Thief from Washington Heights Pleads Guilty to Burglary Spree

James Bennett, 45, pleaded guilty Tuesday to a series of thefts at swanky Manhattan hotels.

Midtown

September 08, 2011

Changes to Oak Room and Waldorf-Astoria Clear Latest Hurdle

The Landmarks Preservation Commission has unanimously approved proposals to alter the Plaza Hotel's Oak Room Bar and the Waldorf-Astoria's iconic façade.

Midtown

May 08, 2011

Woman Arrested for Carrying a Gun at the Waldorf, Cops Say

A Connecticut woman wearing underwear outside her clothes was nabbed for allegedly carrying a gun in the famed hotel lobby.

Midtown

April 30, 2011

Waldorf Waiter Sues Hotel for Discrimination, Report Says

An Arab waiter for the Waldorf claims he was forced to wear name tags with fake names to avoid frightening guests.

Manhattan

April 28, 2011

The Roots Open for Obama at Times Square Fundraiser

Obama joined hip hop band The Roots at Wednesday night's Town Hall event.

Manhattan

April 26, 2011

President Obama Returns to City Wednesday for Fundraisers

President Barack Obama will be back in New York for an Upper East Side fundraiser and Roots concert on Wednesday.

Manhattan

February 17, 2011

New Bus Tour Spotlights Classic Manhattan TV and Film Sets

The tour goes to New York locations of TV shows like "The Honeymooners" and movies like "Breakfast at Tiffany's."

Manhattan

February 03, 2011

City Housing Agency Seeks Bedbug-Sniffing Dogs

The Department of Housing Preservation and Development wants to use the dogs to combat bedbugs citywide.

Midtown

January 05, 2011

Waldorf Astoria Hit with Third Bedbug Lawsuit

The Waldorf Astoria was hit with its third lawsuit alleging that their hotel rooms are infested by bedbugs.

Manhattan

November 07, 2010

Bedbug Invasion Must be Met by Full-On War, Says Borough President

A fully equipped army has to be deployed to eradicate bedbugs that are invading Manhattan, says Scott Stringer.

Manhattan

November 04, 2010

Waldorf-Astoria Sued by Michigan Mom Over Bedbugs Claim

Christine Drabicki claims she and her husband contracted bedbugs while staying at the Waldorf-Astoria in May.

Manhattan

May 27, 2010

Forget Chloe Sevigny! Try These Celebs on Community Boards

Inspired by actress Chloë Sevigny, DNAinfo compiled a list of celebs that should be on community boards.