Wednesday, June 3, 2015

DNA INFO- This Is New York- Around the Big Apple

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LONG ISLAND CITY »

Neighbor Decorates Drab Scaffolding to 'Dull the Horror of Construction'

Chris Carlson adorned the construction scaffolding next door to his home with art and holiday lights.

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This is the city’s story and every day it’s different. Our reporters see unique things that make their neighborhoods great. This blog is for those moments that make you scratch your head, celebrate, or gripe to your coworker about how, for better or worse, "This is New York."

Goodbye to Farrell's Beloved Styrofoam Cups

The 32 ounce containers will be phased out after the styrofoam ban begins on July 1.

WILLIAMSBURG »

Williamsburg Pizzeria Sells Hundreds of 'Pizza on Pizza' Slices

Vinnie's Pizzeria sold more than a dozen whole pies and 300 to 400 slices.

Fort Greene Biergarten Welcomes Moms to Breastfeed at the Bar

"We have so many young mommies as regulars, so it just made sense," owner Tobias Holler said.

Check Out the Lineup for Red Hook's Outdoor Summer Film Series

Dinosaurs and mobsters and foxes, oh my!

NEW YORK CITY »

How a Prison Guard Found Out His Brother Had Died at Rikers Island

One brother became a corrections officer; the other died at Rikers.

WILLIAMSBURG »

You Will Soon Be Able to Legally Dance at Williamsburg's Rough Trade

Rough Trade recently applied for a license to dance.

'Lake Kensington' Is Back. Hope You Didn't Like Those Shoes.

There are puddles. And then there's Lake Kensington.

NEW YORK CITY »

New Yorkers Are Over This Cold, Wet Weather

Bad weather abounds this week in New York. Of course, NYC residents give their take on social media.

Thank Goodness: We Now Have a Park Slope Snapchat Geofilter

Finally, a geofilter celebrating a neighborhood's transit options!

After Inwood Parks Trashed, Locals Organize on Facebook

Residents said large weekend parties regularly cover the park in garabge while trash cans appear empty.

CROWN HEIGHTS »

Why Are the Trees on Eastern Parkway Being Cut Down?

The Parks Department has a plan to remove 29 trees from the parkway.

Multiple Marijuana Plants Found in Bushwick Apartment After Eviction: NYPD

A marshal found the plants during an eviction.

These 5 Cars Have a Better Life Than You

These cars live in garages with river views, chandeliers and private elevators.

FINANCIAL DISTRICT »

VIDEO: Lightning Strikes One World Trade Center Twice

Just after opening its observatory to the public, lightning struck One World Trade Center twice .

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