Apr 25th, 2008 · Three New York City police officers charged in the fatal shooting of Sean Bell are acquitted of all charges Friday. The undercover police officers fired 50 shots at Bell and two of his friends as they left a club on the morning of what was to be Bell's wedding day. The victims were all unarmed.
Apr 20th, 2008 · Pope Benedict XVI concluded his U.S. visit today with a tour of New York City. The pontiff stopped this morning at Ground Zero and gave a blessing at the site of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks there. In the afternoon he presided over a Mass for a capacity crowd at Yankee Stadium.
Apr 7th, 2008 · New York City's mayor wants to charge drivers for entering certain parts of his city, a plan inspired by a similar move in London.
Dec 20th, 2007 · New York City is home to many exorbitantly priced culinary delights such as the $25,000 sundae and $10,000 martini. Now, there's a $1,000 bagel. It is whole wheat, available without toppings for $1.20. But it is what's on the bagel that boosts the price: white truffles and gold leaf jelly.
Dec 3rd, 2007 · New York City subway riders are getting a look at holidays past this season. Riders hopped onboard a 1930's train featuring old fashioned wicker seats, ceiling fans, and vintage ads. The train, which normally resides in the City's Transit Museum, is running every Sunday til New Years.
Nov 24th, 2007 · Restaurants, vendors and charities in Manhattan's theater district feel the pain of the strike by stage hands against the League of American Theatres and Producers, now entering the third week. For some charities this is the season to request money during show intermissions.
Nov 4th, 2007 · New York City's health department is requiring doctors to report the results of blood sugar tests for those with diabetes. Officials say it will help residents manage the disease. Critics call the move one more step toward a nanny state.
Jul 31st, 2007 · New York City is selling 500 pounds of foreign coins found stuck in the city's parking meters. It's not practical to exchange the coins, so the city is offering them to the highest bidder.