Summit Tackles Gender Equality
Thousands of women from around the world flocked to the United Nations to promote gender equality and better business practices.
Place: Manhattan
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All Not Aboard on Bus Station
The ongoing George Washington Bridge Bus Station renovation project is littered with broken promises to the community, local leaders charge.
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Runners Chart a Safer Course
Just weeks after the New York City Marathon, runners find themselves on extra alert during the dark days of winter. Some are turning to a self-defense workshop for help.
Park Puppets Pull Heartstrings
Central Park's Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre is putting on a holiday show.
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Gang Round-up Questioned
Some residents of the Grant and Manhattanville housing developments in west Harlem are skeptical that a June raid will have a long-term impact.
Soup Kitchen Battles Tough Times
The All Souls soup kitchen is being forced to cut back on some food items even as demand grows.
Cooking Up Safer Stoves
The Global Alliance For Clean Cookstoves drew Hillary Clinton and other notables who joined the push to bring stoves than use clean fuel to developing nations.
A Backpack Full of Inspiration
Children at a Harlem school got free backpacks – and a valuable pep talk.