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A New York City education panel should delay voting on a $120 million contract for Verizon Communications Inc until the telecommunications company settles a strike by 45,000 of its workers in a Northeast unit, the city comptroller said on Wednesday.

New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg administration has filed a formal challenge to the 2010 census on Wednesday, alleging it may have overlooked "tens of thousands" of Queens and Brooklyn residents at the least.

New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg said on Wednesday he has filed a formal challenge with the U.S. Census Bureau over the 2010 count, saying it may have overlooked at least "tens of thousands" of New Yorkers.

A 40-year-old woman who suffered cardiac arrest while competing in a triathlon in the Hudson River died on Monday, the second death reported in the weekend event, a hospital spokesman said.

A second participant of the 2011 NYC Triathlon is confirmed dead after experiencing difficulty in the swimming portion of the race.

Some busy Starbucks coffee shops in New York City have started blocking electrical outlets to discourage laptop users from hogging space, and to free up seats for other customers.

We've talked about the rise of New York as a tech hot spot, but the challenge of attracting good engineering and technical talent remains one of the region's biggest hurdles. Now Next Jump, a New York-based rewards and offers provider, is teaming with the New York Stock Exchange to host a major engineering-only recruiting event on the floor of the NYSE.

Faye Dunaway has moved from her Manhattan apartment after reports emerged that she was being evicted from the rent-stabilized residence, citing poor conditions and lack of time spent there.

85-year-old World War II veteran Harold Bernstein returned home to his Staten Island, New York home to find his American flag torched.

A New York City hospital has stopped asking many patients to dig out health insurance cards and fill in endless forms, instead identifying them by scanning the unique lattice of veins in their palm.

Gay marriage became legal in New York on Sunday as same-sex couples rushed to exchange vows on the first day; 659 marriage licenses were issued yesterday in New York City alone.

Apartment-sharing startup Airbnb has secured $112 million in financing, allowing the online travel company to reach new markets and grow globally.

The New York Department of Parks and Recreation is auctioning off 'urban-camping' spots in many city parks. Put in an application Wednesday for a chance to camp out in your favorite city oasis.

THE OUT NYC, opening this fall in New York City's Hell's Kitchen neighborhood, claims to be the first urban resort specifically targeted at attracting LGBT tourists and locals.

Borders is closing. But it's not all bad news. Buzz about liquidation sales are mounting.

New York City should invest more of its pension funds in international equities and other assets as improving returns would help the city with its soaring contributions, Deputy Mayor Robert Steel said on Thursday.

New York City should invest more of its pension funds in international equities and other assets because improving returns would help the city with its soaring contributions, Deputy Mayor Robert Steel said on Thursday.

A debt default would have a catastrophic effect on the nation's financial system and also deal a huge setback to New York City, Mayor Michael Bloomberg said on Tuesday.

Days after last Friday's stun gun find at Newark International Airport, two more were found in a man's luggage at JFK.

New York City’s Summer Restaurant Week is officially upon us for the next TWO WEEKS, with over 300 restaurants offering prix-fixe lunch and dinner menus at severely discounted rates.

Today at 4:30pm (EST), Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 2 will heat up New York City's Lincoln Center with its red-carpet premiere. Hundreds of fans have already lined up - and slept out - outside the venue with the wish for a glimpse of the stars.