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Staten Island painkiller overdose deaths rise 261%

The borough is struggling with painkiller addiction.

A home destroyed and abandoned after Hurricane Sandy is seen on Fox Beach Avenue in the Oakwood Beach section of Staten Island in New York City, New York, March 25, 2013. REUTERS/Mike Segar

Sandy-struck New Yorkers seek home buyouts

Joseph Szczesny’s modest Staten Island home was inundated when Superstorm Sandy slammed into the U.S. East Coast in October. Now [...]

Last year's Civic Center Jane's Walk — which will reprise this year — was led by Linda Fisher who has worked in Manhattan's Civic Center for 40 years. Having lived through and researched its history, Fisher began at the northern end of City Hall park--the site of the city's first penal institutions, to tell the story of the Civic Center's development, including a lesson on the functions of the various courts, jails and government buildings. Credit: Giles Ashford.

Jane’s Walks

Many of last year’s walks are being reprised as part of the 100 free walking tours slated for this weekend.

Jane’s Walks: explore the city this weekend

In honor of Jane Jacobs’ birthday this Saturday, the Municipal Arts Society will host 100 free guided walks and bike rides throughout the five boroughs.

Laborers remove debris from a home damaged by Superstorm Sandy on January 4, 2013 on Staten Island. Credit: John Moore/Getty Images.

Sandy aid workers told to vacate for beach season

The Parks Department has reportedly told volunteers running aid tents in Staten Island to relocate so the beaches can be readied by summertime.

State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli gave a check of unclaimed fund to the Staten Island Zoo. (Credit: Comptroller's Office)

State comptroller wants to find owners for $12 billion in unclaimed funds

The state comptroller is trying to find the owners of billions.

Police are looking for this woman they say robbed several victims at different retail stores in Queens and Staten Island. (NYPD)

Cops seek thief targeting shoppers

Police are looking for a woman who robbed at least eight different people over the span of two months in [...]

Will the beaches be ready for summer?

Six months after Sandy wrecked havoc on city waterfronts, officials insist all beaches will be ready by Memorial Day, but some New Yorkers aren’t sure.

Lhota rounds up GOP support from pols citywide

Joe Lhota is racking up Republican support for his mayoral campaign.

Sarai Sierra’s killer describes SI mother’s final moments

The man wanted for the killing of a Staten Island mother while she was on vacation in Istanbul earlier this [...]