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A Bronx Precinct Salutes a 10-Year-Old Girl from Texas
New York cops tip their hats to Savannah Solis, who sent 200 thank you notes to officers after two cops were shot
Must a Zoroastrian Date Only Zoroastrians?
Dwindling numbers add to the pressure young members of this religion feel to marry inside the community.
Did Rudy Giuliani Lose His City? Maybe
The former mayor has stirred controversy with his comments about President Obama—and many New Yorkers aren’t pleased.
Are Fancy Hotels a Tipping Point for Williamsburg?
The Yotel chain has plans for a new facility in the heart of Williamsburg. And more hotels are on the way.
A Rocky Reception for a New Sex Policy
Columbia Students wonder how a brief program—including workshops and art projects— can change a culture.
A Food Pantry Plans to Go Mobile
Rising hunger in New York City is causing a West Side food pantry to devise ways to reach more people in need.
Schooling New York City’s Cops
A little known program of the NYPD helps the department’s police officers pursue a higher education.
The Venezuelans Are Coming
As the economy of their home country falters, more of them are moving to New York City
Brooklynites Debate Whether to Legalize Pot
Occupy Weed Street, an activist group makes its case for pot, arguing it’ll be good for the economy.
A New Housing Focus: the LGBT Elderly
An economically stressed group faces one of their toughest battles yet: to find a place to live.
Live from New York, It’s Saturday Night!
At the Saturday Night Live 40th anniversary broadcast, fans gathered to cheer, gawk and take selfies.
Singles Celebrate Valentine’s Day Too
From a beer bash on a rooftop to a DJ-dance party at a gym, singles weren’t alone on the holiday that celebrates love.
