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neighborhood news Aug. 7, 2023

Voguing Through the Pain at O’Shae Sibley’s MemorialHundreds gathered at the vigil for the dancer, whose killing has been charged as a hate crime.

By Bindu Bansinath
neighborhood news July 19, 2023

The Decadelong Battle Over the Elizabeth Street Garden Nears Its EndUnless the garden’s supporters can figure out how to overturn a universal court ruling handed down in June, a developer will raze the grounds.

By Matt Stieb
Mar. 30, 2016

Bushwick Fire Destroys Homes, Pigeon CoopFive buildings were wrecked last night on Dekalb Avenue.

By Samuel Lieberman
neighborhood news Nov. 25, 2015

Newborn Found in Nativity Scene at Queens ChurchThe healthy baby boy was found in the appropriately named Holy Child Jesus Church in Richmond Hill.

By Margaret Hartmann
neighborhood news Nov. 5, 2015

Tombs Uncovered Below Washington Square They’ve been there for a while.

By Caroline Bankoff
neighborhood news Oct. 22, 2015

Ice-Skating Rink Leaks Ammonia in Prospect ParkTen people were hospitalized.

By Caroline Bankoff
neighborhood news Oct. 8, 2015

Weird Accessories Are Fine; Grabbing Women Is NotIn case you were wondering.

By Caroline Bankoff
neighborhood news July 10, 2015

The Queens Tourism Center Is ClosingThat’s right, Queens has a tourism center.

By Adam K. Raymond
neighborhood news May 9, 2015

Photos and War Stories From Brighton Beach’s Victory Day ParadeThe anniversary of Germany’s WWII surrender has special significance in Brooklyn’s corner of the former Soviet Union.

By Katie Zavadski and Konstantin Sergeyev
new york nightmares May 9, 2015

Falling Plywood Injures Woman in Soho Just another thing to worry about.

By Caroline Bankoff
animanhattan Apr. 25, 2015

NYPD Ruins Coyote’s Battery Park City JogIt’s not clear if this is the same animal spotted in Riverside Park earlier this week.

By Caroline Bankoff
neighborhood news Apr. 20, 2015

88,000 People Apply to Live in the ‘Poor Door’ BuildingOnly 55 units are available.

By Jessica Roy
neighborhood news Mar. 14, 2015

Hillary Clinton Might Be Coming to Brooklyn Her team is looking at office space in Brooklyn Heights.

By Caroline Bankoff
bill de blasio’s new york Mar. 1, 2015

The de Blasios Haven’t Quite Warmed Up to the Upper East Side Park Slope forever.

By Caroline Bankoff
scary things Feb. 4, 2015

NYPD Looking for a Guy Who Went on a Box Cutter Slashing Spree in Union Square He also slapped a woman.

By Caroline Bankoff
scary and sad things Jan. 19, 2015

One of Every New Yorker’s Greatest Fears Kills Man in Bed-StuyHe fell through a cellar door on a sidewalk.

By Caroline Bankoff
animanhattan Jan. 11, 2015

NYPD Takes Down ‘Feisty’ Upper West Side Coyote Unusual, but not unheard of.

By Caroline Bankoff
school daze Dec. 10, 2014

Washington Heights School’s Bathrooms Are BadThat might not even be the worst part of this story.

By Caroline Bankoff
neighborhood news Dec. 9, 2014

Brooklyn Is Getting Its Own Apple StoreIn Williamsburg.

By Caroline Bankoff
neighborhood news Nov. 30, 2014

Teens One Step Closer to Taking Over NYCThey’re now allowed to join community boards.

By Caroline Bankoff
neighborhood news Nov. 20, 2014

Drunken Santas Won’t Puke All Over Bushwick After All SantaCon 2014 is currently homeless.

By Caroline Bankoff
neighborhood news Nov. 9, 2014

Some (Potentially Shady) Guy Rents a West Village Duplex for $10 a MonthAnd his lease is supposed to last for 50 years!

By Caroline Bankoff
animal heads Nov. 4, 2014

Animal Heads Hang From Traffic Light in BrooklynThe new sneakers.

By Joe Coscarelli
neighborhood news Nov. 4, 2014

Someone Tried to Shoot Rapper Freddie Gibbs in Williamsburg Last NightOutside the venue Rough Trade NYC.

By Joe Coscarelli
neighborhood news Oct. 27, 2014

‘No Hoodie’ Signs Not Racist, Says Creator“The only complaint you might have is from the little thugs selling drugs in the corner.”

By Joe Coscarelli
scary things Oct. 23, 2014

Cops Kill Ax-Wielding Attacker, Shoot BystanderChaos on a Queens street.

By Joe Coscarelli
crimes and misdemeanors Oct. 9, 2014

NYC’s Most Notorious, Porsche-Driving Graffiti Artist Busted by Obsessed NYPDFor wheat-pasting.

By Joe Coscarelli
very sad things Oct. 7, 2014

Central Park Black-Bear Cub Was Hit by a CarIt’s unclear if she died in the park.

By Margaret Hartmann
very sad things Oct. 6, 2014

Mysterious Black Bear Cub Found Dead in Central ParkNot from the zoo.

By Joe Coscarelli
technology Oct. 6, 2014

Those Secret NYC Phone Booth Devices Are Getting EvictedAfter they were exposed this morning.

By Joe Coscarelli
bill de blasio’s new york Oct. 2, 2014

You Can Now Rent Mayor de Blasio’s Park Slope Home for $4,975 a MonthA steal for the size and location.

By Joe Coscarelli
can u not Oct. 1, 2014

NYPD Reportedly Told Black Teens in Park Slope to ‘Get Out of the Neighborhood’According to a woman who witnessed the incident.

By Jessica Roy
new york’s finest Sept. 24, 2014

NYPD Slams Pregnant Woman Onto the Street in Latest Rough Arrest VideoTough to watch.

By Joe Coscarelli
very sad things Sept. 19, 2014

Central Park Bike Accident Leaves Pedestrian in Critical ConditionNo charges so far against the cyclist.

By Joe Coscarelli
sad and gross things Sept. 17, 2014

Horny Old Racist Has Shockingly Disgusting Excuse for Posting Porn in His WindowHe says it’s not to intimidate his Indian neighbors.

By Joe Coscarelli
sad real estate porn Sept. 17, 2014

Gigantic Graffiti Mansion on Bowery Sells, Will Probably Become CondosIt’s been a single-family home since 1966.

By Joe Coscarelli
neighborhood news Sept. 14, 2014

Spider-Man and Batman Team Up to Fight Times Square HecklersMidtown’s not-so-super heroes strike again.

By Caroline Bankoff
real estate Sept. 13, 2014

You Can’t Afford BrooklynThe price of real estate in some of its neighborhoods easily surpassed Manhattan’s median sale price.

By S. Jhoanna Robledo
neighborhood news Sept. 10, 2014

The Westboro Baptist Church Attempts to Troll New York CityIt’s not really working.

By Caroline Bankoff
puppies!!!!!! Aug. 31, 2014

UWS Building Won’t Let Dogs Walk in the Lobby Their owners are required to carry them.

By Caroline Bankoff
puppies!!!!!! Aug. 26, 2014

Perfect Dog-Poop Signs on the Upper East SideAnother way to celebrate National Dog Day.

By Joe Coscarelli
horrible things Aug. 24, 2014

Bronx Day-Care Worker Was ‘Wrestling’ With Toddler Before He DiedShe’s been charged with manslaughter and reckless endangerment.

By Margaret Hartmann
crimes and misdemeanors Aug. 12, 2014

72-Year-Old Sucker Punched in West VillageYikes.

By Joe Coscarelli
real estate porn Aug. 7, 2014

Graffiti-Covered, 72-Room Bowery Mansion Is Finally for SaleThe landmarked single-family home may become retail space.

By Joe Coscarelli
neighborhood news July 31, 2014

Signs in Hasidic Brooklyn Suggest Dressing Modestly; Women Not Having ItCover up for Israel.

By Adam K. Raymond
July 28, 2014

West Village Shootout Kills 1, Wounds 3 OfficersMonday afternoon, on West 4th Street and Sixth Avenue.

By Joe Coscarelli
stand clear of the closing doors July 25, 2014

G Train to Cause More Trouble Than Usual for Greenpoint Residents The line won’t run between Nassau Avenue and Court Square for five weeks.

By Caroline Bankoff
creative vandalism July 24, 2014

Harsh Parking Critic Goes a Bit OverboardSpray-painting poorly parked vehicles.

By Joe Coscarelli
animanhattan July 22, 2014

Washington Square Park Snake Has a New, Indoor HomeShe’s said to be “very, very friendly.”

By Caroline Bankoff
neighborhood news July 21, 2014

Fancy Upper West Side Building Will Have a Separate Door for Poor People NYC’s Department of Housing just signed off on the plan.

By Caroline Bankoff