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New York City

April 22, 2013

Smoking Age Could Rise to 21 Under New City Legislation

New Yorkers could be allowed to vote and serve in the military at age 18 but be forbidden from smoking.

Civic Center

March 27, 2013

Downtown Denny's 'Not Healthy,' Mayor Says

Eating Denny's is "not healthy for you," the mayor said, but he will not block the diner from opening.

West Village

February 06, 2013

Styrofoam Ban Being Eyed by City Sanitation Department

Proposed restrictions would apply to businesses, a sanitation department official said Monday.

Upper East Side

December 19, 2012

East 86th Street Rallies to Clean Up Trash After Doe Fund's Departure

The East 86th Street Association has rallied to clean up trash after the Doe Fund's departure.

New York City

August 16, 2012

New Yorkers Want Crackdown on Alcohol Abuse, Poll Finds

A majority of voters support a crackdown on alcohol abuse, a new poll finds.

Norwood

July 13, 2012

Montefiore Medical Center Spreads Health Message — By Text Message

Montefiore's new "Bronx4Bronx," program sends health tips to patients via text message.

Crown Heights

June 07, 2012

Anti-Violence Organization Celebrates Brooklyn Day With Block Party

SOS Crown Heights hosts an anti-crime cookout Thursday as part of its Kickoff to a Safe Summer.

New York City

June 06, 2012

Councilmembers Defend Munching on Junk Food While Debating Drink Ban

Some Councilmembers said they're entitled to eat whatever they want during lengthy hearings.

Harlem

January 16, 2012

Operation SNUG Gets New Headquarters in Harlem

The program, which uses ex-gang members to prevent violence, has a new home at 653 Lenox Ave.

Lower East Side & East Village

March 15, 2010

Where's the Beef? On Mondays, it's Not on the Menu at an East Village School

The program, which uses ex-gang members to prevent violence, has a new home at 653 Lenox Ave.