New York City

There are 1,240 miles of bike lanes in New York City, including 480 miles that use barriers to separate riders from traffic. But in a city with about 6,000 miles of streets, that leaves many places without any protection for cyclists. Many cyclists and trans…

George Arzt, the press secretary for Mayor Edward I. Koch, said that Mr. de Blasios son could help in places like South Carolina and in places where there are large African-American populations. But Mr. Arzt doesnt expect Dante de Blasios involvement to be a…

Priced out? At Manhattans South Street Seaport, Piers 16 and 17 are closed to the public, but open to whoever can afford a $492 ticket to a party at the Fulton restaurant, Gothamist reported. What about other shows? You can head to Coney Island, Brooklyn, …

New York City's police commissioner has apologized for the 1969 police raid at the Stonewall Inn that catalyzed the modern LGBT rights movement. (June 6) AP NEW YORK  A police officer craving for cake batter ice cream put him and his colleagues in the righ…

As we trundle down the West Side, she tells me about the trip to the emergency room back on Long Island, the doctor her husband is seeing at NewYork-Presbyterian and how her father died from a stroke. Her monologue stops abruptly. How do you pay your bills?…

Critics say the cameras dont prevent crashes and primarily generate money for the city. More than 5.2 million violations have been issued totaling more than $228 million in fines through last year. Traffic fatalities dropped after cameras were installed, but…

LGBTQ rights have come a long way in the U.S. But the community still faces threats in the form of legalization, discrimination and even violence. Just the FAQs, USA TODAY NEW YORK In the early hours of June 28, 1969, the Stonewall Inn was raided by New Yo…

When I fly from New York City to Denver for the Fourth of July, I will be able to spend my time at cruising altitude reflecting on the fact that I'll be helping melt nearly 14,000 pounds of glacier ice, courtesy of the 430 kilograms of carbon dioxide my trip…

Mr. de Blasio stood before a group of doctors in white coats; a large sign behind him read, Protect Full Reproductive Care. The mayor said that the timing of the event coming after the debate, as he was trying to raise money for his campaign had nothing to do…

MR EAZI, EFYA, BLINKY BILL, DJ MOHOGANY at SummerStage in Central Park (Sunday, July 7, 5 p.m. doors, 6-10 p.m. show) cityparksfoundation.org MOUNTAIN GOATS in East River Park (Saturday, Aug. 10, 6-9 p.m.) cityparksfoundation.org LILA DOWNS, LIDO PIMIENTA, …