College Kid Is Running A Highly Rated NYC Restaurant in His Dorm Room
A Columbia University senior has created one of New York's hottest restaurants– from his dormitory.
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Who You Gonna Call to Liven Up Science Class? Ghostbusters Volunteers
These fans of the Ghostbusters movies aren't afraid of helping kids learn about science, leading food drives, or anything else to help their communities.
Floating Garden Cleans As It Grows In One of Most Polluted Waterways In US
The Gowanus Canal has been polluted by garbage and industrial waste for years, but now a floating garden called "GrowOnUs" is filtering the river as it blooms.
Watch Stars Perform in David Bowie Tribute Concerts This Weekend for Charity
Aladdin Sane isn't yet done contributing to the music world just yet. Two nights of fundraising for arts charities are coming online March 31 and June 1.
Download 2000 Magnificent Turn-of-the-Century Art Posters, Courtesy NY Public Library
You can download hundreds of high-resolution posters from the New York City Public Library for free.
Muslims Who Saved Jews During The Holocaust Finally Honored
It's important to recognize our heroes and allies that have aided us throughout history – no matter the race or religion.
Crime Rate Continues its Decline in New York City During 2015
Despite rising worries through much of the year, New York City reported a decline in its crime rate, making 2015 one of the best years on record.
Joan Rivers' Estate To Be Auctioned And Benefit Guide Dogs and the Ill
Like Joan Rivers lives on in our memory, her personal effects will benefit future programs for the blind and poor.
New York City Steps Up Mental Health Care and Security for Homeless
New York City is adding mental health workers at homeless shelters and working on other ways to quickly provide such care to those in need.
There's a Green Sanctuary Atop NYC's Largest Convention Center
Atop a 17-story building in NYC lies a hidden sanctuary–a green space the size of five football fields to harbor wildlife, save energy, and divert runoff.
4 Year-old Advertises to be Flower Girl and Lands a Wedding at Courthouse
When a little girl made a wish to be in a wedding, her mother came up with a plan that was nothing short of brilliant to make that wish come true.
Author Judy Blume Saves His Marriage After Man Tosses Wife's Prized Book
After a man accidentally tossed out his wife's prized copy of a Judy Blume book, the author came to the rescue and maybe "saved" his marriage.
New York Man Offers Weary Subway Riders a 'Date While You Wait'
Thomas Knox set up a folding table, two chairs and a sign, "Date While You Wait" on a busy subway platform in Manhattan. He has gotten an amazing response.
Disability Pride Parade Tomorrow in New York City is First One Ever
The first Disability Pride parade gets underway on Sunday, July 12 at noon, in New York City. People of all abilities are welcome.
World Cup Champs to Be First Women's Team to Get NYC Ticker Tape Parade
The three-time World Cup-winning U.S. Women's Soccer Team is being honored like no other women's team in any sport in the 129 years of NYC parades.
Teacher Collects Cutest Quotes from Kids, Shares with the World
Kids say the craziest things. Lucky for us, this second grade teacher decided to collect the funniest ones and post them on Instagram.
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