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This is the city’s story and every day it’s different. Our reporters see unique things that make their neighborhoods great. This blog is for those moments that make you scratch your head, celebrate, or gripe to your coworker about how, for better or worse, "This is New York."    

Morningside Heights »

It turns out that self-balancing electric scooters are prohibited by New York state law.

Greenpoint »

High housing demand increases rent — and the likelihood of coming across an absurd Craigslist ad.

Midtown »

The 2016 NYC Taxi Drivers Calendar offers an up close and personal look at 12 cabbies.

Washington Heights »

The Marvel artist is adding his own Christmas-themed drawings to the ubiquitous coffee cups.

Financial District »

Hit up these spots before the rest of the city finds out about them.

Crown Heights »

But the show about the trendy Crown Heights avenue was probably a hoax.

Midtown »

Charlie Sheen's health announcement; A woman buys a whole toy store; An emoji is the word of the year.

Midtown East »

Riders of three related lines had more than 54,420 "delay verifications" from the MTA in 2014.

Bed-Stuy »

Residents of MacDonough Street share the history of their street and the neighborhood's transformation.

Clinton Hill »

The borough president took the stage Friday at Long Island University Brooklyn to do the "stanky leg."

SoHo »

Candlelight vigils were held in Brooklyn and Manhattan this weekend. 

Lower East Side »

A train of retired subway cars came through the 2nd Avenue station last week.

West Village »

A real-life nature documentary played out on West Fourth Street on Friday.

Fort Greene »

More than one in five renters are severely rent burdened.