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Fans flocked to Merion Golf Course in Ardmore yesterday. Rikard Larma/METRO

Father and son bond over golf at the US Open

During the last practice round before the start of the US Open, this duo enjoys the day.

Posted in golf, Local, News, Sports
Tagged Father's Day, Merion, merion golf, Staten Island, US Open | Reply
The New York City Health Department is taking precautions against West Nile Virus. Credit: Metro File Photo

Health Department spraying for West Nile Virus

The New York City Health Department is spraying larva-killing substances in Staten Island, the Bronx, and Queens to prevent West Nile Virus.

Posted in Local, News
Tagged Bronx, mosquitos, NYC, nyc health department, Queens, Staten Island, west nile virus | Reply
These green taxi cabs will be able to pick up hails in the outer boroughs. Credit: www.nyc.gov

Green five-borough taxis to hit streets this summer

The five-borough taxi plan has been approved, bringing 18,000 green apple cabs to the streets this summer.

Posted in Local, News
Tagged Bronx, Brooklyn, five borough taxi plan, green taxi, hail, handicapped, livery cab, mayor bloomberg, medallions, outer boroughs, Queens, Staten Island, taxi | Reply
Kiana, a first grader in the Bronx, does her homework after school at Mott Haven Library. Credit: New York Public Library.

City kids fight to protect the libraries they love

The New York Public Library system is facing possible budget cuts that would slash their total budget by over a third.

Posted in Local, News
Tagged Books, Bronx, budget, manhattan, NYC, nypl, public libraries, Staten Island | Reply
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Staten Island painkiller overdose deaths rise 261%

The borough is struggling with painkiller addiction.

Posted in Local, News
Tagged drug abuse, health department, heroin, james molinaro, Michael Bloomberg, NYC, NYPD, oxycodone, painkillers, prescription drugs, prescription pill abuse, Staten Island, thomas farley | Reply
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 [...]

Posted in Local, News
Tagged home buyout, NYC, Staten Island, superstorm sandy
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.

Posted in Local, News
Tagged Bronx, Brooklyn, civic center, jane jacobs, janes walk, manhattan, municipal arts society, NYC, Queens, Staten Island, urban exploration, west village, williamsburg | Reply
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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.

Posted in Local, News
Tagged Bronx, Brooklyn, jane jacobs, manhattan, municipal arts society, NYC, Queens, Sandy, Staten Island, urban exploration, urban planning, weekend | 1 Reply
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.

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Tagged beach season, memorial day, new dorp beach, parks department, Sandy, Staten Island | Reply
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.

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Tagged comptroller's office, Staten Island, staten island zoo, thomas dinapoli | Reply
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