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Parts of New York City and New Jersey are experiencing major flooding as a heavy downpour sweeps the region — a stark transition from the heat wave that hit the area just a few days before. WABC-TV reported the rainfall is bringing one to two inches per ho…

Dear Diary: It was Easter Sunday and I had made the 7:07 train from South Norwalk to Grand Central by the skin of my teeth. The cars were packed standing room only. I managed to find a comfortable spot where I could lean against the wall with a bit of…

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You cant turn right on red in New York City (or smoke in parksbut good luck getting that enforced). In the French Quarter of New Orleans, you can carry your drink around on the street, as long as it isnt in a glass container. It pays to know the local…

Three weeks after the Democratic primary for Queens district attorney, where the leading candidates are separated by 16 votes and election officials are undertaking a painstaking man…

If you travel to any major city, and even some of the smaller ones, youll probably run into some sort of bike-sharing opportunity. Last year Google Maps introduced a feature that allowed users to locate bike-sharing stations in New York, and see how many bik…

9.Who needs a gym when you have a New York City park? A group of fitness-minded people have built a community to compete and train near playgrounds, park benches and calisthenic equipment in neighborhoods across the city. Its more than just building your mu…

The United States Courthouse in Brooklyn, N.Y. An American terror suspect was scheduled to appear there after prosecutors charged him with being a sniper for the Islamic State. Bebeto Matthews/ASSOCIATED PRESS An American citizen suspected of becoming a sni…

The Timess Melissa Guerrero writes: Something mo(on)mentous is coming up. Tomorrow marks 50 years since man first walked and left bootprints on the moon. The media spectacle attracted more than 600 million viewers across the world. New Yorkers at bars, in…

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