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West Harlem

December 21, 2012

Iconic Doll Company Madame Alexander Quietly Shutters Harlem Headquarters

The Madame Alexander Doll company closed its doors in Harlem after 50 years in the neighborhood. 

Red Hook

December 20, 2012

Red Hook Court Officers Dole Out Hundreds of Toys to Kids

More than 120 area children received toys donated to the Red Hook Community Justice Center.

Chelsea

December 17, 2012

3-D Printing Shop Lets Customers Design Own Gifts, From Swimsuits to Chairs

3DEA allows customers to create ornaments and toys using fast 3-D printers.

Midtown

December 12, 2012

Marines Giving Away Toys to Kids in Midtown

The Marine Corps offered toys to kids at a Mercedes dealership on 10th Avenue.

DUMBO

October 04, 2012

'Dark Peculiar Toys' Exhibit Features Toys No Child Would Play With

Artist Viktor Koen has created toys that no child would want to play with.

Downtown

February 13, 2012

J&R Debuts Kid-Friendly Shop Downtown

J&R Jr. opened on Park Row Feb. 13, 2012 with space for kids to shop and play.

Harlem

December 30, 2011

Gifts for Shelter Kids Stolen From Harlem Activist on Christmas Eve

Maria Davis says almost $2,000 in merchandise was stolen when men broke into her car.

Downtown

December 10, 2011

SantaCon Revelers Say Ho, Ho, Hic! Ho to Manhattan

Thousands of revelers dressed like Santa took to the street and bars on Dec. 10, 2011 for SantaCon.

Downtown

November 26, 2011

Small Business Saturday Boosts Mom and Pop Shops

Small Business Saturday drew crowds to local business in Tribeca and other Manhattan neighborhoods.

Midtown

July 11, 2011

New Toy Store Coming to Grand Central This Fall

Kidding Around is planning a second Manhattan location at Grand Central Terminal, set to open this fall.

Manhattan

April 05, 2011

Council Members Get Behind Proposed Fast Food Toy Ban

A Queens Councilman wants to bar eateries from giving away toys unless meals meet certain nutritional standards.

Manhattan

November 23, 2010

Watch Out For Hazardous Toys This Holiday Season, Report Says

The New York Public Interest Research Group released their 2010 list of unsafe toys on Tuesday.

Harlem

January 06, 2010

Kids Celebrate Three Kings Day in El Barrio Parade

The New York Public Interest Research Group released their 2010 list of unsafe toys on Tuesday.