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Canadian singer Justin Bieber lit up the Empire State Building with members of the Marine Corps Toys for Tots program.

Evelyn Lauder, the cosmetics executive, breast cancer advocate and designer of the pink ribbon, died at her Manhattan home Saturday at 75.

Mayor Michael Bloomberg helped paint the finish line Wednesday for the ING New York City Marathon as crews raced to clear downed trees in Central Park.

Thousands came to Central Park on Sept. 30, 2011 to see a free performance from the Black Eyed Peas.

Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction is returning for its 25th year Sunday.

Los Angeles-area firefighters made the Ride For 9/11 over the summer, raising money for several non-profits.  The ride ended in New York on Sept. 9, 2011.

The Islamic Center at NYU will host a fundraising dinner for the East Africa famine on Wednesday.

Lady Gaga's "Gaga's Workshop" will take over Barneys' holiday window displays on Madison Avenue this year, store officials said Monday.

The 160-year-old skincare company Kiehl's will see bikers and celebrities descend on its East VIllage flagship Saturday.

The Society of Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center Thrift Shop hosts its 55th annual "fall opening" next week with Manolos, Gucci and Prada priced to sell.

David Burke and Jean-Georges Vongerichten served up their best for the Citymeals-on-Wheels charity gala.

A street in Washington Heights was named after Sgt. Merlin German to honor the local marine who died two years ago.

Actress Elizabeth Taylor died Wednesday morning at the age of 79.

Jesse Eisenberg and Lili Taylor will do readings to benefit The Alliance For Young Artists & Writers.

The two-day benefit is being held at the former home of Elizabeth Taylor and Michael Todd.