Turf War in City Parks
The city is re-examining using synthetic turf in parks amid fears of lead contamination and complaints about dangerously hot surfaces.
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Introducing the Robo-Train
The L Train is the first in the city to run on autopilot. Some things, though, aren't changing: the trains still have a motorman and conductor.
via The Queens Courier
Citizen Crimefighter Plays "John"
Queens activist Rafael "Ralph" Moreno said he has posed as a customer to help cops crack down on prostitution in Jackson Heights.
via Brooklyn Daily Eagle
FDNY Cuts Stir New Fears In Bushwick
The FDNY’s plan to cancel night shifts at several firehouses — including one in Bushwick — is reawakening bleak memories and igniting new fears for some New Yorkers.
via Brooklyn Heights Courier
E-Gadgets Spark Youth Crime Spike
A pocket of Brooklyn has the highest juvenile crime rate in the city – and police say robberies of iPods, fancy cell phones and other expensive electronic devices are at least partly to blame.
Scenes From an Inauguration
The big story that brought the throngs to Washington was Barack Obama's historic inauguration. But there were many more American stories among the faces in the crowd.
Bikers Give Seniors a Wild Ride
The holidays can be lonely for nursing home residents -- but there's nothing like a motorcycle party to rev up the crowd.
‘Storm’ Marches to its Own Drummers
Brooklyn's Approaching Storm marching band has won 22 straight competitions. Band members hope their next gig will be Barack Obama's inauguration.