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Recent Headlines

Upper East Side

November 08, 2011

Yoga-Loving Seniors Reject Exercise Equipment for the Elderly

A fight has been brewing at John Jay Park, pitting seniors who take yoga classes against those hoping to get outdoor exercise equipment geared to older adults.

Chelsea & Hell's Kitchen

October 12, 2011

'Ranger' Patrols Tiny Park in Chelsea

Ranger Bob, in charge of a tiny park in Chelsea, wants to see similar "microparks" around the neighborhood.

Midtown

September 26, 2011

Lawyer Turned Comedian Brings Laughs to Those in Need

A Midtown lawyer-turned comedian is bringing laughs to those who need it most with Cherub Improv.

Chelsea & Hell's Kitchen

September 10, 2011

Advocates Want to Replace Parking Spots With Parks

A group of park advocates want to set up hundreds of 'microparks' on existing parking spots in Chelsea for PARK(ing) Day.

Manhattan

June 07, 2011

City Cooling Centers to Open Wednesday as Temperatures Soar

The city announced it would open the centers Weds and Thurs as temperatures soar toward 100 degrees this week.

Manhattan

March 31, 2011

Senior Centers Saved By State, But Concerns Over Funding Remain

The state budget will keep 26 city senior centers that had been marked for closure afloat.

Downtown

March 08, 2011

Aging TriBeCa Residents Fight to Save Their Senior Center

The city will close the Independence Plaza center unless the state puts more money into the budget.

Midtown

February 20, 2011

Elderly Plead with Lawmakers to Save Senior Centers

Between 100 and 110 of the city's 256 senior centers will be forced to close because of budget cuts, officials said.

Manhattan

January 25, 2011

Sports Lovers Warn That Raising Field Fees Will Sideline Players

Fees for using city fields, tennis courts and recreation centers are set to rise as the city struggles to close a budget gap.

Manhattan

December 06, 2010

Budget Showdown Begins as City Council Resists Mayor's Cuts

The City Council is pushing back on new cuts to senior, youth and children's services.

Upper East Side

July 20, 2010

Playground for Seniors Proposed for Upper East Side's John Jay Park

A new plan to transform John Jay Park would create a senior playground at the southeast corner of the park.

Downtown

June 08, 2010

Stuyvesant High School Superlatives Win 'Most Likely to Offend'

Seniors at Manhattan's elite public school posted names of classmates under the heading "I'd Tap That" on school property.