Gale Brewer

David Albert Mitchell, 42, was arrested for allegedly raping a 73-year-old birdwatcher in Central Park.

The City Council adopted a bill substantially increasing fines for illegal hotels.

The Stephen Gaynor School's $40 million renovation includes an updated, larger middle school.

Residents said they feel ambushed by the stream of new homeless tenants and demanded action. 

Riverside Park's "Elephant Playground" has been updated  after 20 years .

From solar-powered trash cans to rodenticide, the Upper West Side addressed local rat infestations.

An UWS Community Board approved developers' plan for affordable housing units at Riverside Center.

Locals worry the emergency shelters aren't ready for 400 homeless adults.

City leaders will host a "rat academy" to fight a growing rat infestation on the UWS. 

The DOT is removing its truck parking spaces on West End Ave after a 90-day trial.

Candidates for Gale Brewer's seat emphasized the makeup of their donors rather than totals raised.

A city pilot program that adds truck parking to West End Avenue is a failure, locals say.

Six members of the 72nd Street Alliance have taken to the streets to combat tour bus chaos.

Part of West 78th Street will become a play street for students from P.S. 87 in September.

Fresh produce from local greenmarkets will be delivered to homebound seniors and senior centers.