Category Archives: Manhattan

Playing in Traffic? Pay Attention!

  Last week a pedestrian, one of many, was killed while crossing the street in “Hells Kitchen”.  According to a recent poll, conducted by the Citywide Coalition for Traffic Relief, 75% of the community’s members are concerned with pedestrian safety, … Continue reading

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Illegal hotel options

Low-housing options are becoming scarce, due to many high-rises and condominiums being erected. Many of the existing low-rent apartments are being phased out, as landlords are now increasing rent. Another reason apartments are hard to find may be due to … Continue reading

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The fight over the 78-year old pavilion in Union Square Park

The Parks Department and the Union Square Partnership’s plan for the renovation of the pavilion includes a seasonal restaurant inside the building, the extention of the playground space and planting trees on the 17th Street parameter. However, they have received … Continue reading

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Newsstand Tug-Of-War

Washington Heights is in the middle of a land tug-of-war between long time residents and money hungry realtors. Incredibly this condition is contagious. Check it out in this article.

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Year 4705

According to the Lunar calendar this year will be year 4705, the year of the pig. This year’s Chinese New Year begins this Sunday, February 18th, 2007. The celebration of the new year continues for fifteen consecutive days, which means … Continue reading

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Precinct activity in Upper Manhattan/Bronx

This article shows how different precincts in different neighborhoods deal with different crimes. Will numbers vary between the Upper West Side, Harlem, and the Bronx?

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