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Upper West Side

April 19, 2013

Backpacks and Bags Banned at Sunday's Central Park Race, Organizers Say

New York City Road Runners asked runners and spectators to leave their bags at home.

New York City

April 15, 2013

8-Year-Old, Woman From Bloomberg's Hometown Among Dead in Marathon Attacks

The bombings killed three people, including an 8-year-old, and reportedly injured more than 170 people.

Red Hook

March 19, 2013

Red Hook Criterium Challenges World-Class Urban Bikers

The Red Hook Criterium is heading to the neighborhood on March 30.

East Flatbush

March 14, 2013

Councilman Blames 'Outsiders' for Inciting Brooklyn Violence

Protests have been raging in Brooklyn after the police shooting of a 16-year-old teen.

New Dorp & South Beach

March 08, 2013

Runners Prepare for Staten Island Adventure Race

The Staten Island Greenbelt will host training runs every Saturday until the weekend before the race.

New York City

February 26, 2013

Dov Hikind Apologizes For Real as Mayor Says Blackface Costume 'Disgusting'

Brooklyn Assemblyman Dov Hikind continues to face backlash from his blackfaced Purim costume.

Manhattan

January 23, 2013

Bill Thompson Appears From Nowhere to Become Top Mayoral Contender

Bill Thompson, who narrowly lost to Mayor Bloomberg in 2009, is back in the hunt for City Hall.

New York City

November 28, 2012

Garodnick Drops Out of Comptroller Race

City Councilman Dan Garodnick will run for re-election in his East Side district.

New York City

November 03, 2012

Canceled Marathon Leaves Runners and Residents in a Huff

Runners and residents groused Saturday about the marathon's cancellation.

New York City

November 03, 2012

NYPD Wanted Retired Cops To Assist At Marathon

Retired cops, many living in neighborhoods devestated by Sandy, were irate over the request to volunteer.

New York City

November 02, 2012

Christine Quinn Questions the Mayor's Marathon Decision

Council Speaker Christine Quinn and other pols jumped on the anti-marathon bandwagon.

Financial District

October 16, 2012

Romney and Obama Supporters Bring Presidential Race to the Gym

Fitness trainers donning Obama and Romney masks kicked off the NYSC 'Run Up to the Election' event.

Fort Greene

October 03, 2012

Laurie Cumbo Announces Run for Tish James' 35th District City Council Seat

Laurie Cumbo is entering the race for New York City Council, District 35.

Inwood

September 11, 2012

Guillermo Linares 'Betrayed' Latinos by Endorsing Rangel, Flier Claims

State Sen. Adriano Espaillat hit his opponent Linares with a campaign mailer some called racist.

SoHo

August 23, 2012

Guerrilla Art Project Grades Racial Diversity of Downtown Ads

Stickers that have popped up in SoHo and the East Village point to the racial dynamics of images.