‘Twas the Week Before Xmas
Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority officers and the New York Foundling Hospital teamed to spread holiday cheers to some Bronx children.
Place: Manhattan
via New York Daily News
Meals on Wheels for Homeless
Construction worker Carlos Vargas started a mobile food pantry that feeds up to 150 people a week in the Bronx and Manhattan.
A Cronut as Sweet By Any Name
The creators of the Cronut are scrambling to protect its name, while imitators come up with monikers of their own, like "Doughssants" and "Kronies."
FDNY Responds to Christmas Call
The North Pole's Hardiest teamed with New York's Bravest to deliver presents to patients at New York Presbyterian Hospital.
Holidays Bring a Pet Cause
The annual Whiskers to Wonderland drive helps find "forever" homes for dogs, cats and other animals.
via Our Town Downtown
Vegetarian Meals for the Hungry
Food For Life serves meatless fare at Avenue A and E. 7th Street every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday morning. Demand is rising amid food stamp cuts.
Teaching a Lesson on Citizenship
Teacher assistant Frank Bussi became a naturalized citizen Nov. 22. He hopes the path to citizenship becomes more open for future generations.
Digital Sandy Relief Demanded
Some elected officials are calling for an online database that would track the use of Sandy relief funds in the city.