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Red Hook

April 05, 2013

Red Hook Choreographer Explores the Obligations of Women in a Solo Show

Rebekah Windmiller will perform 'Beholden' at the Cora Studio-Theatre on April 12 and 13.

Greenpoint

March 15, 2013

State Seeks Female Hard Hats to Rebuild Kosciuszko Bridge

The state is encouraging women to apply for the $5 million construction project.

Bedford-Stuyvesant

March 14, 2013

New Youth Exhibit Celebrates the Women of Bedford-Stuyvesant

A new art project sponsored by DIVAS for Social Justice celebrates important women in Bed-Stuy history.

New York City

January 22, 2013

Christine Quinn Courts Women Power Brokers in DC

Rep. Carolyn Maloney told DNAinfo she thought Quinn would make a "terrific mayor."

Central Harlem

November 19, 2012

Bowery Mission Opens Transitional Home for Women in Harlem

The Bowery Mission's first program in Harlem is designed to give women a helping hand.

Upper East Side

October 11, 2012

Salon Offers Simultaneous Blowout and Manicures for Busy Manhattan Women

Fix Beauty Bar offers simultaneous blowouts and manicures on the Upper East Side.

Williamsburg

October 05, 2012

Female Riders Flock to New Gender-Based Bike Club

The group mirrors a nationwide movement of gender-focused cyclists, advocates said.

Bay Ridge

July 03, 2012

Brooklyn Pol Cancels Controversial 'Women's Business Event'

The original event description said women would learn to "sit, stand and walk like a model."

Greenwich Village & SoHo

April 02, 2012

Real 'Rosie the Riveters' Celebrated in NYU Project

A new history project celebrates the can-do spirit of 1940s laborers like Rosie the Riveter.

Williamsburg, Greenpoint & Bushwick

March 14, 2012

Female Arm Wrestlers Prep for Brooklyn Muscle Match

The 5 Borough Ladies Arm Wrestling group is preparing for a match April 20 at Brooklyn's Public Assembly.

Upper East Side

February 27, 2012

Registered Sex Offender Sentenced to Prison for Home Invasion Spree

Upper East Side burglar Tyrone Hunter, 56, may spend the rest of his life in prison.

Manhattan

February 14, 2012

Norisol Ferrari Debuts at New York Fashion Week

New designer Norisol Ferrari aims to create pieces to make women feel fashionable, feminine and fierce.

Lower East Side & East Village

November 10, 2011

'Ice Pick Mugger' Promised Reduced Sentence For Returning Ring

John Martinez pleaded guilty in exchange for 18 years to life in prison on Thursday.

Downtown

November 05, 2011

Women's Safety Tent Set Up in Zuccotti Park

Occupy Wall Street set up a safe tent for women in the wake of sexual assault allegations in Zuccotti Park complaints about women feeling unsafe.

Downtown

March 07, 2011

City Council Offers Women Entrepeneurs Tips for New Businesses

Women have historically had more trouble securing loans, lenders said.