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School's Out for Summer

June 21, 2011|Gabbie Maldonado

No more pencils...no more books...

Today's the last day of school in New York City.  We checked in with some graduating...

Wedding Industry Welcomes Gay Marriage

June 15, 2011|Katie Fisher

The sounds of wedding bells could bring in new business for a number of New York City shops.

Bronx Students Unveil Public Art Installation

June 07, 2011|Ashwin Bhandari

Students at Accion Academy use art to speak out on community issues.

Students from Accion Academy in the Bronx unveiled a new...

Strike a Chord: Neighborhood Parks

June 07, 2011|Sarah Reynolds

WFUV's Strike a Chord campaign turns its attention to neighborhood parks. 

Neighborhood parks are the focal point of many...

A Bronx Co-op Promotes Healthy Lifestyles

June 01, 2011|Julie Clark

Fitness centers, play areas and motivational signs encourage residents at a new building to exercise.

"The Melody" stands on...

Orchard Beach Celebrates Anniversary and More Sand

May 27, 2011|Julie Clark

Parks Commissioner Adrian Benepe spoke at Orchard Beach Friday to celebrate the beach’s 75th birthday, and more sand.

A 13...

The Whitney Museum Breaks Ground On New Home

May 24, 2011|Ashwin Bhandari

Mayor Bloomberg and other luminaries attend the museum's groundbreaking ceremony.

The Whitney is on the move again. The...

Detained Artists' Sculptures Unveiled in NYC

May 04, 2011|Claudia Morell

Mayor Bloomberg praises New York City for its ability to freely express art.

The sculptures of an artist detained in China...

DOT: Bicycling is Up in NYC

May 02, 2011|Julie Clark

A new DOT report provides insight into how New Yorkers get around.

According to the latest Sustainable Streets Index from the...

Marathon Runs Big Bucks into NYC

April 27, 2011|Angelina Chavez

A new report details the economic impact of the 2010 ING New York City marathon.

The ING New York City Marathon is a big...