new york city, manhattan

Ex-boyfriend charged in swimsuit designer's death

The ex-boyfriend of a swimsuit designer whose body was found at a chic New York hotel has been indicted on one count of murder in connection with her death, according to a statement from the Manhattan District ...

NY voters support right to build Muslim center: poll

A majority of New Yorkers say a Muslim group has a right to build an Islamic center and mosque near the site of the September 11 attacks in Manhattan but think it should be built elsewhere, according to a poll released on Friday.

Nicole John, daughter of US ambassador to Thailand Eric John, dies after falling at high-rise party

The 17-year-old daughter of the U.S. Ambassador to Thailand accidentally fell to her death from a midtown high-rise early Friday after partying at a posh Manhattan nightclub, police said.

Senh: Sad. Don't party too hard. And don't consume too much alcohol, especially when you're in a tall building.

Muslim center dispute sparks New York rallies

Supporters and opponents of a proposed Muslim cultural center and mosque near the World Trade Center site rallied in downtown Manhattan on Sunday, kept blocks apart by a heavy police presence.

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$20 to see 'Shrek' on IMAX? That's a lot of green

Several Manhattan movie theaters will charge $20 for an adult ticket to IMAX showings of "Shrek Forever After."...

Judge Blocks Transit Layoffs and Orders Hearing

A judge ruled late Wednesday that the M.T.A. did not follow proper procedure in the layoffs of 475 station agents, and she ordered a hearing for Thursday morning.