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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."    

Prospect Park South »

The bronze, one-ton sculpture will be adorned with the character's quote "I'm just a kid from Brooklyn."

Upper East Side »

Celebrate French independence with a game of pétanque, some wine and a street festival or two.

South Jamaica »

An analysis found that the greatest number of houses of worship per 1000 residents was in Queens.

Kips Bay »

Think New York apartments are the smallest? Think again.

Long Island City »

The pyrotechnics display, celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, graces New York City skies Monday.

Sunset Park »

Sunset Park residents caught a glimpse of Franco while he was on set. 

Upper West Side »

Learn more about the life of the Alexander Hamilton this July 4th at the NY Historical Society.

Midtown »

Boris Johnson will not run for Conservative Party leader in the UK, and cheap flights out of NYC.

Sheepshead Bay »

They're getting closer to Brooklyn beaches. 

SoHo »

While everyone else is away, relaxing on a beach somewhere, make the city your own.

Park Slope »

The goats have gone upstate to rest their stomachs and will return when vegetation replenishes.

Greenwood Heights »

The cemetery tweeted at the Mayor's office, Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams, and other politicians

New York City »

Watch Tom Hanks play the pilot who successfully landed in the Hudson.