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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."    

Morrisania »

A pair of NYPD officers won against some Bronx kids in basketball when they took to the courts recently.

Inwood »

An Uptown couple left their car parked on the street with a note asking that the NYPD only ticket them.

Stapleton »

Dock Street Brewing Company will make a beer inspired by Staten Island's Wu-Tang Clan.

Upper East Side »

Before serving as an FBI informant former FIFA exec and Queens native Chuck Blazer splurged on his pets.

Greenwich Village »

The Instagram account for an "aperitivo bar" named Dante says the 100-year-old eatery is "coming back."

Clinton Hill »

The Cap'n Crunch-eating pot-bellied pig, who lived at a Clinton Hill vet clinic, moved to Saugerties.

Nolita »

Brooklyn street artist wrapped up the iconic building with "Gentrification in Progress" caution tape.

Long Island City »

The Hunters Point Parks Conservancy event will feature food, music and a contest for best sunset photo.

Concourse »

Presidents from George Washington to Barack Obama have spent time in the borough.

Midtown »

What did your neighborhood choose to invest its tax dollars in?

Union Square »

From salvaging the Letterman set to dormitory move out scavenging, dumpstering is a proud NYC tradition.

Civic Center »

Some tourists love to check out criminal court on vacation — and leave a TripAdvisor review, of course.