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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."    

Upper East Side »

There may be no way of celebrating the holiday that's more "New York" than being just too busy to do it.

Long Island City »

Tourists never looked for information near the Queens Criminal Court. Here's where they might go.

East Village »

Tourists and newcomers must attend a "mandatory training" and pass a test first, the fake letter said.

Long Island City »

The museum is allowing people to access its sculptures and galleries through Google Cultural Institute.

Jackson Heights »

The cutout rode subways across the city to get support for the MTA Capital Plan. 

New York City »

Your complaints about dirty subway stations are justified; here's the evidence.

Jackson Heights »

The tree census keeps track of every tree in New York City.

Williamsburg »

Just when you thought you'd heard enough jokes about Williamsburg...

Red Hook »

Atlas Materials in Red Hook will shred paper for parade confetti, the New York Times reported.

Forest Hills »

There are about 20 newspaper boxes near the Forest Hills taxi stand.

Financial District »

Ticker-tape parades have been a New York City tradition since 1886. Revisit a few of our favorites here.

Jamaica »

A Jamaica block was turned into a stage for the upcoming NBC drama “Shades of Blue.”

East Village »

A crew staged a simulated explosion at the Horseshoe Bar for the new Netflix series "Jessica Jones."

West Village »

Legal technicality causes sudden closure of popular West Village restuarant.