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For the Love of Cats

Organizations throughout the city are trapping cats and having them neutered to help reduce the large feral cat population.

The city’s public libraries, struggling to stay up to date, are asking for significant money from the government.

Two days after a 70-year-old woman was shot at her front door, the neighborhood mourns.

With online videos and tips, a non-profit called Project UROK wants to help teens struggling with mental health issues.

A fire on West 116th Street left three students injured and Ollie’s Shop and Grille charred.

Dwindling numbers add to the pressure young members of this religion feel to marry inside the community.

The former mayor has stirred controversy with his comments about President Obama—and many New Yorkers aren’t pleased.

By Ellen Brait on February 15, 2015 NY City Scene

February 14 brought flowers and chocolate like usual but some New Yorkers took a different approach to the holiday.