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This Is New York

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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."    

Civic Center »

The DOE says 95 percent of parents are satisfied with their kids' schools. Experts aren't surprised.

Financial District »

You have better things to do than contest that parking ticket at City Hall.

Park Slope »

The Prospect Park Alliance is installing Adirondack chairs so visitors can sit and take in park views.

Cobble Hill »

The 212 Court St. building was sold for $5.5 million, according to a report.

Boerum Hill »

The church has been shuttered since 2010, according to The Wall Street Journal. 

Flushing »

The wobbly-legged fox sniffed around a player's golf club.

Gowanus »

Tom Fruin's "Dutch Masters" water tower will spend the summer at Bond and Degraw streets, he said.

Sunset Park »

Soon there will be six chocolate factories in the two neighborhoods.

Long Island City »

If a new review in Science Magazine is right, New York City will shrink substantially.      

Midtown »

Take a picture of yourself looking your scariest and you could be an extra on the Netflix show

Fort Greene »

Sales of "Go Set a Watchman" and "Between the World and Me" were neck and neck at Greenlight Bookstore.

Mott Haven »

According to data from Spotify, the hotspot for indie music is Manhattan, not Brooklyn. 

Rossville »

Ed Pollio kayaked and climbed ships in Staten Island's boat graveyard.

Sunset Park »

A media giant's arrival in the neighborhood could have far-reaching implications for residents.