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Crown Heights

April 18, 2013

'Humans of Crown Heights' Riffs on Popular Street Photo Project

Some Brooklyn locals are joining the many international offshoots of "Humans of New York."

Concourse

April 12, 2013

44th Precinct Avoids Shootings for Nearly 8 Weeks, Longest in Recent Memory

Inspector Kevin Catalina attributed the lengthy lull to a crackdown on street crews.

New York City

March 25, 2013

High-Tech NYPD Unit Tracks Criminals Through Facebook and Instagram Photos

Social media photos put through new NYPD Facial Recognition Unit match names to suspects.

New York City

March 06, 2013

New York Restaurants Use Instagram to Gain an Edge

New York eateries are embracing Instagram and social-media platforms to stay ahead of the competition.

Forest Hills

February 22, 2013

Forest Hills Cops Turn to Social Media After Car Break-in Spree

The 112th Precinct has set up a Facebook page and a Twitter account.

Forest Hills

February 12, 2013

Queens Chocolate Shop Sweet on Social Media

Aigner Chocolates, located in Forest Hills, is getting ready for Valentine's Day.
 

Inwood

January 21, 2013

Hundreds Mourn Will Teez at Inwood Memorial

Scores of loved ones said good-bye Sunday to Will Alicea, the popular uptown artist.

New York City

January 10, 2013

Porn Star Wannabe Among School Workers Busted for Bad Behavior on Facebook

A group of city schools employees were recently busted for bad behavior on the social-networking site.

New York City

January 09, 2013

Christine Quinn Foes Prepare Campaign to Spoil Her Mayoral Hopes

A group of protesters who have long hounded Speaker Quinn plan to step up their efforts in 2013.

Murray Hill

December 03, 2012

Beloved Boston Bar Hairy Monk Closes in Murray Hill

The Hairy Monk on Third Avenue and East 25th Street has been a haven for Boston fans for years.

New York City

December 03, 2012

'30 Rock' Extra's Petition for Speaking Role Earns Hundreds of Supporters

Hundreds took to the show's Facebook page after Gary Marinoff put posters around the city.

New York City

October 29, 2012

Hurricane Sandy Playlists Flood Social Media

Hurricane Sandy playlists are flooding social media channels like Facebook, Twitter and Spotify.

South Ozone Park

October 25, 2012

Pet Cat Lost at JFK Still on the Loose

The search for 4-year-old Xiaohwa, who suffers from feline HIV, is now heading into its second week.

New York City

October 02, 2012

Kelly to Target Street Gangs That Boast on Social Media

New initiative follows the arrest of alleged members of the Very Crispy Gangsters and Rockstarz.

Midtown

August 24, 2012

Social Media Flooded With Posts About Empire State Building Shooting

Social media outlets like Twitter, Facebook and Instagram were flooded with posts about the shooting.