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School Faces Unwanted Company
Parents with children at Brooklyn's Seth Low Intermediate School are fighting a proposal that would make their kids share space with charter school students.
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No Hailing ‘Taxi of Tomorrow’
Advocates for wheelchair-accessible cabs flocked to Manhattan Federal Court to support a lawsuit against the city’s “Taxi of Tomorrow.”
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Free Food for the Furloughed
Cochinita Tacos in Clinton Hill is helping out federal employees during the government shutdown by offering free burritos.
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Shutdown Shuts Out Vendors
The closure of the Statue of Liberty, forced by the government shutdown, means a huge drop in business for street vendors, many of them veterans.
AudioFiles: A Place Called Home
Our podcast looks at what home means to people – and includes a visit to the African Day Parade in Harlem.
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Colorful ‘Reverend’ Goes Green
Performance artist and provocateur Billy Talen went to the Bronx to preach about the perils of climate change.
Seniors Blaze a New Trail
WALK OF LIFE: A new walking trail in Harlem's Marcus Garvey Park is part of a program to encourage senior citizens to exercise.
Macy’s Mixes Clicks and Mortar
Macy's plans to incorporate tablets and smart phones into its customers' shopping experience – just in time for the holiday retail rush.