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Fort Greene

April 23, 2013

Citi Bike Share Stations Defaced in Fort Greene

Some locals are upset that Citi Bike Share stations promote "commercial activity" on landmarked blocks.

Chelsea

April 04, 2013

Catholic Priest and Executive Coach Among New CB4 Members

Eight new members joined the board, which covers Chelsea and Hell's Kitchen.

Upper East Side

March 01, 2013

UES Students Push to Ban Plastic Bags Citywide

The girls' private school expects 200 students and local politicians to attend the conference.

Sunset Park

October 09, 2012

Cornel West to Speak at Trinity Lutheran Church in Sunset Park

The activist and professor talks with senior pastor Sam Cruz.

New York City

August 16, 2012

Artists and Celebs Plan Events to Support Pussy Riot

As the verdict for Russian feminist punk rockers Pussy Riot nears, rallys are planned across the city.

Bushwick

May 24, 2012

'Occupy' Congressional Candidate Campaigns from Streets with Hip-Hop Video

George Martinez is the self-proclaimed "first and only Occupy candidate" on the ballot.

East Harlem

May 04, 2012

Activism Spills Off the Streets Into Gallery at Museum of City of New York

The Museum of the City of New York looks at social movements in "Activist New York," which opens Friday.

Midtown

October 11, 2011

Activists 'Occupy' Midtown's Fountains

Activists made a splash "occupying" fountains across Midtown Monday in an effort to reclaim public space.

Chelsea & Hell's Kitchen

September 19, 2011

Festival to Help Upstart Theater Companies

The Harold Clurman Festival of the Arts aims to help new theater companies get off the ground.

Midtown

August 05, 2011

Activist to Spend Week Homeless in Grand Central Terminal

Graphic Designer Yusef Ramelize is planning to spend a week living in the train terminal to raise money for charity.

Lower East Side & East Village

July 06, 2011

Vigil Honors Couple Wounded in Pennsylvania Shooting

Friends of Paul and Monica Shay gathered for a vigil in front of their East 10th Street home Tuesday.

Downtown

March 17, 2011

Left Forum Will Draw Thousands of Activists to Pace University

The theme of the Left Forum begins Friday at Pace University starting Friday, is "Towards a Politics of Solidarity."