New York City

FDNY Tries Data-Driven Approach

5.15.13 at 5:18pm by Jeff Coltin

New York City saw only 58 fire-related deaths last year. That's the lowest number since record keeping began in 1916 - and the FDNY wants to keep it that way.

NY Judge Tosses Indictment of Officer in Ramarley Graham Shooting

5.15.13 at 1:41pm by Associated Press

A judge threw out manslaughter charges on Wednesday against a New York Police Department officer accused of killing an unarmed suspect last year in a Bronx home - a ruling that prompted a courtroom outburst by the victim's mother and a vow by prosecutors to still pursue the case.

Queensbridge Park Waterfront Long Blocked by Chain Link Fence Will Receive an Upgrade

5.10.13 at 4:56pm by Kris Venezia

Queensbridge Park along the East River in Long Island City is getting an upgrade.

Seaport to See Change this Summer

5.8.13 at 5:10pm by Jeff Coltin

The South Street Seaport's getting some new eats this summer. Brooklyn's so-called SmorgasBurg is bringing food vendors and drinks from their SmorgasBar concept to the Lower Manhattan tourist hotspot.

New Report Offers Ways New York City Can Better Prepare for Future Natural Disasters

5.3.13 at 4:49pm by Kris Venezia

A new report from Mayor Michael Bloomberg's office gives recommendations on how the city can better prepare for natural disasters.

Local Artist Ropes in New Yorkers to Madison Square Park

5.1.13 at 2:04pm by Associated Press

A New York City artist has lassoed a small public park, creating a whimsical landscape of bright red, yellow and blue enclosures out of recycled lobster rope for visitors to explore.

Bloomberg Staunchly Defends NYPD Policies

4.30.13 at 4:53pm by Kris Venezia, Associated Press

In a pugnacious defense of what he called a police force bombarded by politics, Mayor Michael Bloomberg lashed out Tuesday at critics of the New York Police Department's stop-and-frisk practice and surveillance programs.

Some NYC Middle Schools to Extend Day

4.29.13 at 5:51pm by Stephanie Colombini

3 PM dismissal is going to be a thing of the past for students in select New York City middle schools this September. City Council Speaker Christine Quinn announced a three-year pilot program today that'll extend the school day another 2.5 hours in 20 high-need middle schools.

No Backpacks, Bags Allowed at NYC Bike Tour

4.27.13 at 1:49pm by Associated Press

An annual bike tour across New York City's five boroughs that draws tens of thousands of riders is beefing up security after this month's Boston Marathon bombings.

TD Five Boro Bike Tour officials said Friday backpacks, saddlebags, panniers and hydration packs will not be permitted at this year's tour on May 5.

Organizers said checkpoints along the route will be set up to ensure compliance with the new rules. Confiscated items won't be returned.

Organizers say water bottles, fanny packs and small bike frame bags will be permitted.

City Goes Greener - Expands Recycling and Composting Programs

4.24.13 at 5:54pm by Jeff Coltin

New York City's will have to add to the blue signs like the one above.Mayor Bloomberg announced today that things like cd cases, plastic cups, hangers and even washed-out yogurt cups can go in the bins.They're what the sanitation department calls rigid plastics.