via Greenpoint Star
Mourning, Mystery in Bklyn Slay
Two candles encased in red glass, one with a gold cross imprinted on the fr…
Public Safety
Crimes Motivated by Hate
The number of hate crimes in the city this year has reached more than 200 -- a 20% increase compared to the same period last year. More than half of hate crimes nationwide are based on the victim's race.
Flu Shot or Not?
October and November are considered the best months to get a vaccination against influenza. Although the nasal spray is available, most New Yorkers who opt for the vaccine will get a needle in the arm.
via Chelsea Now
Bike Lane's Backpedaling Business
A new bike lane on Ninth Avenue has yielded a dip in the number of parking spaces, hurting sales for Chelsea merchants, small business owners say.
Restaurants Learn To Shed Trans Fats
When the city Board of Health voted to ban trans fats from city restaurants in December 2006, many small business owners had no idea what the transition would entail.
via New York Daily News
Teen Ads Aim For Safe Driving
Darnell Finisterre and three of his classmates at the School for Arts and Business in Corona have a bright future in advertising - and public safety. Their ad about the dangers of reckless driving beat out entries from 24 other city high schools last week to win the fourth annual Advertising Futures competition.
Help for Ground Zero Heroes
With the sixth anniversary of 9/11 looming, the state launched an ad campai…
Salt of the Earth
The city plans to relocate a 16-ton pile of snow-removal salt from the bank…