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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."    

Midtown »

They still have tonight and July 11 and 12 to see the sun set between Manhattan skyscrapers.

Midtown »

The show may be celebrating its 26th anniversary this year, but some scenes haven't aged a day.

TriBeCa »

The battle of Post-it note art is coming to an end between two buildings on Canal Street.

Old Town »

What to do, where to grill, how to enjoy Manhattanhenge and Fleet Week and much more.

Midtown »

Learn about scientists who are breeding half-animal, half-human embryos. :-/

Midtown »

How does a baby get on the "20 Under 1 to Watch" list? You don't want to know.

Hell's Kitchen & Clinton »

No, really — these tattoos courtesy of a parlor and rum purveyor are actually free.

Belmont »

The zoo is home to five gorilla toddlers in its Congo Gorilla Forest exhibit.

Upper East Side »

Artist Paolo Pettigiani used infrared film to transform Central Park.

Long Island City »

Catch views of the glowing Manhattanhenge sunset from the Queens side of the river.

Jamaica »

Bella and Max top the Health Department's list, which reveals other more interesting trends.

East Village »

When online-video advice columnist Lorraine Levine died Sunday, she didn't stop tweeting.

Jamaica »

Four of the Queens Library's local branches let patrons check out ties for interviews and other events.

Whitestone »

The threat of local Zika virus transmission may be low, but it still helps to take some precautions.