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NYC Comics Museum Fighting for its Future

7.11.12 at 9:43am by Associated Press

New York City's comics museum has closed its doors while it plans its future.

'Hugging Saint' Embraces NYC

7.10.12 at 3:28pm by

A humanitarian and spiritual leader from India, known to her followers as Amma, is sharing her hugs in New York City this week.

ABC Introduces 'Good Afternoon America'

7.9.12 at 4:18pm by Connor Ryan

Lara Spencer will anchor new daytime show, "Good Afternoon America."

"Good Afternoon America" launched Monday at 2 p.m. on ABC with anchors Josh Elliot and Lara Spencer. The one-hour, news-lifestyle show is said to be a continuation of the long-running morning show, "Good Morning America" of the same network.

Some NYC Young Adults Getting Summer Jobs

7.5.12 at 5:11pm by Kris Venezia

Mayor Bloomberg at a press conference in Queens Botanical Garden.

Almost 32,000 New York City young adults will once again have the opportunity to work for the city this summer.

1964 World's Fair Statue to Get Facelift

7.4.12 at 9:27am by Associated Press

An iconic statue commissioned for the 1964 World's Fair in New York City will get a facelift.

Contestants Get Set for Annual Nathan's Hot Dog Contest

7.3.12 at 5:06pm by Kris Venezia

Contestants for the Nathan's annual hot dog eating competition took part in a weigh at City Hall Park before tomorrow's event.

Food Boat Hits the Water for its Second Summer

7.2.12 at 6:25pm by Kris Venezia

A one of a kind restaurant owner brings Connecticut boaters their favorite treats dockside.

'Ignite the Night' Planners Reveal Best Places to Watch Fireworks

7.2.12 at 2:22pm by Connor Ryan

Macy's is back to help New Yorkers celebrate another holiday—with "America's biggest fireworks display," says organizers.

"Ignite the Night," Macy's 36th annual Fourth of July fireworks show, will begin Wednesday at approximately 9:20 p.m. The show will take place on/above New York's Hudson River and is set to feature performances from singers Katy Perry and Kenny Chesney. The evening will be hosted by Regis Philbin.

'Romeo and Juliet' Ignites Summer Tradition

6.29.12 at 1:14pm by Connor Ryan

"In fair Verona...in fair Verona..." so goes the opening number from "Romeo and Juliet." It is Shakespeare on the Sound's latest splash in the puddle that is outdoor theater in Connecticut and the spark of a local tradition.

New 24/7 Laundry Mat Hits the Upper East Side

6.29.12 at 1:12pm by Kris Venezia

A new laundry mat on the Upper East Side has no dryers or washing machines.