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."
Topic: Arts & Culture
Mexicans Seek Religious Holiday
Mexicans New Yorkers are pushing to make Dec. 12 a local holiday in honor of the Day of Our Lady of Guadalupe.
via DNAInfo.com
New Tune for Music Store
Moodies Records, a Bronx institution for three decades, is moving to a smaller space.
AudioFiles: Pastures of Plenty
Woody Guthrie's 1941 ballad sets the stage for our podcast, which looks at struggles amid times of abundance.
via DNAInfo.com
Strand Turns Page on Controversy
Homeless people and employees said the bookstore used a sprinkler system to keep folks from spending the night on the sidewalk. The tactic ended after a reporter's inquiry.
via The Hunts Point Express
Walking With Ruby Bridges
A mural inspired by Norman Rockwell's painting of Ruby Bridges' historic walk to school now adorns Hunts Point Avenue.
via Queens Chronicle
Veteran Heals Through Music
Jason Sagebiel, who served in Iraq, runs Sage Music in Long Island City.
Rockefeller Tree Spruces up City
This year's Rockefeller Plaza tree is 76 feet tall and hails from Connecticut.