Nov 1st, 2008 · New York City's famed black neighborhood wrestles with what the current round of gentrification means for its identity. Some residents are concerned that what once made Harlem special will soon be lost through new economic growth.
Sep 22nd, 2008 · New York City said goodbye to Yankee Stadium Sunday. New York beat Baltimore 7-3, but they missed the playoffs. So they go directly to New York's traditional postseason recriminations. The Yankees are replacing the stadium where Babe Ruth hit home runs, and Lou Gehrig said goodbye. The stadium's epitaph comes form Yogi Berra, the Yankee who famously said, "It ain't over til it's over." Berra says, "I'm sorry to see it over."
Aug 29th, 2008 · It might get a little easier to move on up to the East Side. New York City recently released records that show condos and co-ops in prime Manhattan neighborhoods are selling for less than their purchase prices.
Aug 7th, 2008 · Schools and coaches love artificial turf because it's easy to maintain, and the field stays in great shape all year. But the air around synthetic turf can reach 160 degrees on a 90-degree day. New York City has canceled contracts for turf that contains recycled tires, due to concerns that the rubber adds to the heat-absorbing effect.
Jun 11th, 2008 · New York City's Vision Festival honors New Orleans saxophonist Kidd Jordan Wednesday night. He still remains unknown outside avant-garde jazz circles, but Jordan says that doesn't matter. Staying true to his roots, Jordan teaches music in his hometown, where many of jazz's elite players have studied under him.
May 24th, 2008 · New York City's Brooklyn Bridge will light up at night this weekend in honor of its 125th birthday. The bridge was built stronger than necessary at the time, so it held up through the transfer from horse-drawn carriages to cars and trucks.
May 13th, 2008 · New York City is starting an ambulance service designed to preserve the organs of the newly deceased so that they'll be available for transplant. Proponents say the Rapid Organ Recovery program will save lives. Critics worry that it might divert resources from the treatment of the living.
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.