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SoHo

April 17, 2013

SoHo Residents Slam Tourist Signs as 'Eyesores'

Some SoHo and Nolita residents say DOT "wayfinding" signs don't belong in a historic district.

Jamaica

March 11, 2013

Jamaica Shakes Off Crime and Becomes 'Williamsburgish'

New housing and commercial projects contribute to the neighborhood’s ongoing revitalization.

Midtown

December 17, 2012

DNAinfo's Survival Guide to Midtown's Holiday Crowds

If you must set foot in Midtown during the holiday season, here's how to survive the trip.

Midtown

November 30, 2012

Midtown's Stage Deli Closes After 75 Years

The deli closed Thursday night after 75 years in business.

New York City

October 19, 2012

City Council Wants Taxi Meter-Style Timers in Pedicabs

New legislation would force pedicabs to install timers and charge only by-the-minute fares.

Long Island City

September 07, 2012

Gantry Park Becomes Romantic After-Hours Spot For Couples

In the evenings, the park on the Hunters Point waterfront is full of cuddling couples.

Long Island City

July 30, 2012

Tourist Street Maps Coming to Long Island City and Other Nabes

Mock-ups of the signs were unveiled in Long Island City Monday.

Times Square & Theater District

July 17, 2012

Fake Cops Rob Tourist in Midtown

Police said two men claiming to be NYPD officers stole cash from a man staying near Times Square.

Financial District

June 12, 2012

Police Officer Posted at Wall Street Bull Doubles as Tourist Photographer

An NYPD officer posted near the Wall Street Bull snapped an endless stream of tourist pictures.

Downtown

January 02, 2012

Wall Street Bull Barricades Taken Down Briefly for Ceremony

The barricades around the Wall Street bull went down on Monday, only to go right back up.

Midtown

January 01, 2012

Times Square New Year's Eve Celebration Draws Massive Crowds

Partygoers started jamming into Times Square 24 hours before the ball was set to drop.

Manhattan

December 13, 2011

Illegal Hotels Could be Fined Up to $25K Under New Legislation

City Council is proposing new fines for illegal hotel repeat vioations that could soar up to $25,000.

Upper West Side

November 30, 2011

SRO Building Owners Who Rented to Tourists Must Pay City $600K

The city sued single-room occupancy building owners who rented rooms to tourists.

Upper East Side

November 30, 2011

Roosevelt Island Tram Celebrates Increased Ridership on Anniversary

A revamped Roosevelt Island Tram celebrated its year anniversary with a 13 percent ridership spike.

Midtown

November 14, 2011

Tour Bus Ticket-Sellers Fear They'll Be Jailed for Doing Their Jobs

Tour bus ticket-sellers say they're being forced to choose between losing their jobs or going to jail after a judge ruled that it's illegal to sell tickets on the street without a permit.