Monday
A 35-year-old newsstand in Chinatown caught a tough break when the DOT ruled it was illegal - for being three inches too close to a building.
As if there isn't enough already, Greenwich Village is getting yet another meatball-centric restaurant. "Meat" Meatball Obsession.
Need a stiff drink? One East Village bar boasts the city's strongest cocktail. The name says it all.
With costs already skyrocketing, the Port Authority revealed their hi-tech security system for the WTC site.
Spanish and Chinese cuisine collide at El Paraiso in Chelsea.
Tuesday
A massive water main break turned Delancey Street into surf city.
J&R debuted their brand new kid-centric store, aptly named J&R Jr. Happy shopping kids!
A fire at Trump Place injured 11.
Sara Jenkins has a plan to expand her widly successful Porsena into the next door space for a new wine bar. Yes please.
Congratulations to National Arts Club member Will Barnet, who was awarded the National Medal of Arts by President Barak Obama.
Wednesday
An apartment fire forced the evacuation of a next door New York University dorm.
A man who made his fortune in porcelain figurines dropped $20 million at a Javits Center trade show - then landed in a mental hospital. Wonder why.
The rumored new building coming to 51 Astor Place looks like something straight out of 'Star Wars.'
Despite heavy opposition, a new poll shows a high approval rating for the proposed expansion of the Chelsea Market.
Alison Eighteen made its triumphant return after a 10-year hiatus and the early reviews are in.
Thursday
The Department of Health came down on Sardi's, ending a decades old tradition allowing the winner of the Westminster Kennel Club dog show to dine in the restaurant.
A trio of Port Authority bus companies have joined together to file suit against Megabus and the Port Authority itself.
The Village Pourhouse has joined the rest of New York City (and the country) in the "Linsanity"
Wyoming has joined Alaska in calling for a Federal takeover of Central Park - so it can be filled with wolves and other endangered species.
New York Post restaurant critic Steve Cuozzo went to the newly revamped Bowery Diner and left unimpressed.
Friday
A one-legged millionaire was sentenced to 60 days in jail for beating a "masseause" with his Rolex.
Upper East Siders expressed their hatred of the Met Museum's plaza design - calling it nothing more than a "Starbucks."
Brookfiled Properties broke ground on the redesigned World Financial Center.
Just like everyone else, Community Board 4 doesn't understand why the Hotel Chelsea wants to renovate.
Il Buco Alimentari is making west siders yearn for the Italian old country
All weekend
The IFC Center is presenting midnight showings of Jaws all weekend.
The Metropolitan Playhouse is teaching kids all about veggies at their "Festival of Vegetables"
It's Pancake Month at the Clinton Street Baking Co.!
Saturday
Celebrate Mardi Gras at Le Carrousel in Bryant Park with face painting and treats!
The Scholastic Store and the NY Historical Society are hosting very special Presidents Day events for kids.
Sunday
Jimmy's No. 43 is hosting a N'Orleans-style Gumbo Cook-Off.
For more great events around New York City, visit NearSay's events calendar.
