A principal at a Bedford-Stuyvesant school employs novel methods to help his students succeed.

Published by New York Times on May 16, 2008.

The aging fans - who were screaming teenagers during the boy band's heyday - filled an entire city block near Rockefeller Center to see the group's concert Friday, their first in 14 years.

Published by New York Daily News on May 16, 2008.

"Let's go outside!" Stephanie cheered, smiling and clapping as Diaz wheeled her outside their East Tremont building.

Published by New York Daily News on May 16, 2008.

Guests are forbidden from wearing shoes in the master bedroom that Patrick Durgin-Bruce shares with his wife in the West Village.

Published by New York Daily News on May 16, 2008.

Yet the family didn't win the contest. That honor went to Hilary Padget and Anthony Harrington, who redesigned their 460-square-foot studio in Fort Greene, Brooklyn.

Published by New York Daily News on May 16, 2008.

Will Lopez got tackled before he reached home at Yankee Stadium - and now New York University is making sure he doesn't get a chance to rush the court at Madison Square Garden.

Published by New York Daily News on May 16, 2008.

NYU students milling around Washington Square Park yesterday hailed Lopez, who grew up on Long Island, for his boldness.

Published by New York Daily News on May 16, 2008.

Will Lopez got tackled before he reached home at Yankee Stadium - and now New York University is making sure he doesn't get a chance to rush the court at Madison Square Garden.

Published by New York Daily News on May 16, 2008.

Parking euphoria erupted in Park Slope on Thursday as news spread that alternate-side rules in the Brooklyn neighborhood will be suspended indefinitely starting Monday.

Published by New York Daily News on May 16, 2008.

After Park Slope, similar projects are planned for the rest of Community Board 6, which includes Carroll Gardens, Cobble Hill and Red Hook.

Published by New York Daily News on May 16, 2008.

After Park Slope, similar projects are planned for the rest of Community Board 6, which includes Carroll Gardens, Cobble Hill and Red Hook.

Published by New York Daily News on May 16, 2008.

After Park Slope, similar projects are planned for the rest of Community Board 6, which includes Carroll Gardens, Cobble Hill and Red Hook.

Published by New York Daily News on May 16, 2008.

Straphangers stopped at Grand Central Terminal Thursday to hear Soul and other performers - including New Orleans-style jazz band Tin Pan and Latin fusion band Movimiento - take the "stage."

Published by New York Daily News on May 16, 2008.

The Feil directive came to light Thursday after cops closed in on the robber, who is suspected in purse snatchings Sunday at the L train station at First Ave., Tuesday on the No. 1 platform at Christopher St. and Wednesday at the L train station at Third Ave.

Published by New York Daily News on May 16, 2008.

The Feil directive came to light Thursday after cops closed in on the robber, who is suspected in purse snatchings Sunday at the L train station at First Ave., Tuesday on the No. 1 platform at Christopher St. and Wednesday at the L train station at Third Ave.

Published by New York Daily News on May 16, 2008.

The Feil directive came to light Thursday after cops closed in on the robber, who is suspected in purse snatchings Sunday at the L train station at First Ave., Tuesday on the No. 1 platform at Christopher St. and Wednesday at the L train station at Third Ave.

Published by New York Daily News on May 16, 2008.

Celemi contends he was not only beaten, but then hauled off to the 48th Precinct stationhouse in handcuffs for following his traffic supervisor's order to remain at the scene and wait for an ambulance.

Published by New York Daily News on May 16, 2008.

Two New York auxiliary cops slain in Greenwich Village last year could be eligible for the proposed Congressional Badge of Bravery Award, Sen. Joseph Biden (D-Del.) said Thursday.

Published by New York Daily News on May 16, 2008.

Police say Andrew Charles, a 20-year-old college student and the son of a police officer, was attacked April 14 on Carroll St. between Kingston and Albany Aves.

Published by New York Daily News on May 16, 2008.

The critter was spotted at about 7:30 a.m. by a deli worker stunned to find it asleep on a branch on East 88th Street at First Avenue.

Published by New York Post on May 16, 2008.

Ritchie Yaris, 26, of Philadelphia, allegedly took off after kicking open the door to a moving police car at Centre and Leonard streets Tuesday. He was nabbed half a block away.

Published by New York Post on May 16, 2008.

"This is a step in the right direction," he said of his fortunes, after playing three songs on the platform of the 42nd Street Shuttle under Grand Central Terminal yesterday. "I have the banner, and this is a place I can go play where lots of people are and every demographic is represented."

Published by New York Post on May 16, 2008.

Anyone is allowed to play in the subways as long as they follow the MTA's rules. But the agency maintains a roster of artists to play at some of its most high-profile locales, such as Times Square, Union Square and Grand Central, where performers can earn hundreds of dollars in an afternoon.

Published by New York Post on May 16, 2008.

Anyone is allowed to play in the subways as long as they follow the MTA's rules. But the agency maintains a roster of artists to play at some of its most high-profile locales, such as Times Square, Union Square and Grand Central, where performers can earn hundreds of dollars in an afternoon.

Published by New York Post on May 16, 2008.

A spokesman for the Department of Environmental Protection said the meeting would proceed on schedule, starting 8:30 a.m. at 101 Murray St. in lower Manhattan.

Published by New York Post on May 16, 2008.

It happened in Far Rockaway.

Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on May 16, 2008.

Police say Andrew Charles, a 20-year-old college student and the son of a police officer, was attacked April 14 in Carroll Street between Kingston and Albany avenues.

Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on May 16, 2008.

Paterson says he pays about $1,250 a month for a rent-stabilized two-bedroom apartment at Lenox Terrace in Harlem. That's less than half the market rate for housing in his complex.

Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on May 16, 2008.

The man first struck at approximately 8:30 a.m. Sunday on the L subway at 14th Street and First Avenue, police said. The man approached a 24-year-old female who was sitting on a platform bench, grabbed her purse and then fled, police said.Two days later, at about 9:20 a.m. on the 1 subway at Seventh Avenue South and Christopher Street, the suspect approached a 38-year-old woman, grabbed her purse and then fled.The next morning, at about 9:05 a.m., the same man is believed to have approached a 30-year-old woman on the L subway at 14th Street and Third Avenue, grabbed her purse and then fled into the subway tunnel for a third time.His most recent attack was just after 7:30 a.m. on the northbound 6 platform at Lafayette and Bleeker streets. He is said to have approached a 27-year-old woman’s purse before fleeing into the subway tunnel.Anyone with information is asked to call Crimestoppers at 800-577-TIPS.

Published by WNBC on May 16, 2008.

The man first struck at approximately 8:30 a.m. Sunday on the L subway at 14th Street and First Avenue, police said. The man approached a 24-year-old female who was sitting on a platform bench, grabbed her purse and then fled, police said.Two days later, at about 9:20 a.m. on the 1 subway at Seventh Avenue South and Christopher Street, the suspect approached a 38-year-old woman, grabbed her purse and then fled.The next morning, at about 9:05 a.m., the same man is believed to have approached a 30-year-old woman on the L subway at 14th Street and Third Avenue, grabbed her purse and then fled into the subway tunnel for a third time.His most recent attack was just after 7:30 a.m. on the northbound 6 platform at Lafayette and Bleeker streets. He is said to have approached a 27-year-old woman’s purse before fleeing into the subway tunnel.Anyone with information is asked to call Crimestoppers at 800-577-TIPS.

Published by WNBC on May 16, 2008.

The man first struck at approximately 8:30 a.m. Sunday on the L subway at 14th Street and First Avenue, police said. The man approached a 24-year-old female who was sitting on a platform bench, grabbed her purse and then fled, police said.Two days later, at about 9:20 a.m. on the 1 subway at Seventh Avenue South and Christopher Street, the suspect approached a 38-year-old woman, grabbed her purse and then fled.The next morning, at about 9:05 a.m., the same man is believed to have approached a 30-year-old woman on the L subway at 14th Street and Third Avenue, grabbed her purse and then fled into the subway tunnel for a third time.His most recent attack was just after 7:30 a.m. on the northbound 6 platform at Lafayette and Bleeker streets. He is said to have approached a 27-year-old woman’s purse before fleeing into the subway tunnel.Anyone with information is asked to call Crimestoppers at 800-577-TIPS.

Published by WNBC on May 16, 2008.

LIRR spokesman Sam Zambuto said the woman was exiting the New York-bound train at the Kew Gardens stop when she caught part of her leg in the gap at about 5:20 p.m. Thursday. She was taken to a nearby hospital for evaluation. Her condition isn't available.

Published by WNBC on May 16, 2008.

The incident happened around 1 a.m. near on Albany Avenue between Lefferts and Empire Avenue in the Crown Heights section of Brooklyn.

Published by WNBC on May 16, 2008.

Paterson's two-bedroom apartment in Harlem is part of Lenox Terrace, a set of residential buildings spread across six-blocks in central Harlem. The market rate for a similar apartment there is $2,600 a month or more, according to the landlord's Web site.

Published by WNBC on May 16, 2008.

The security video, seen first on News 4 New York, appeared to show the teen victim, identified as Bunkless Bovian, joining in with friends during an April 13 attack on 19-year-old Hazam Kassim, who was working as clerk in the Brownsville store.The video shows deli owner Salah Ahmad, 36, rushing to help Kassim as he was pummeled by three teens. Holding a hammer, Ahmad struck Bovian on the head, sending the bleeding boy stumbling into East New York Ave.

Published by WNBC on May 16, 2008.

The video is a hit on YouTube, and on the campus of NYU -- a senior stunt by this grad who made commencement at Yankee Stadium front page news for all the wrong reasons.

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on May 16, 2008.

"Dermatologist to the Stars," Dr. Patricia Wexler, proudly advertises the answer to that question at her Manhattan practice. The Murray Hill-based doctor, who has her own cosmetic line and has been featured on "The Oprah Winfrey Show," recently began offering Botox injections in the breast as a quick-fix for women who want to non-invasively give their breasts a temporary lift.

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on May 16, 2008.

Paterson's two-bedroom apartment in Harlem is part of Lenox Terrace, a set of residential buildings spread across six-blocks in central Harlem.

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on May 16, 2008.

The Joker action figures, released earlier this month, have already become a hit. “A lot of people are asking for them,” says Darcy Smyth, a saleswoman at Forbidden Planet, an independent retailer near Union Square that specializes in movie and video game merchandise.

Published by Crain's New York Business on May 16, 2008.

Mr. Paterson's two-bedroom apartment in Harlem is part of Lenox Terrace, a set of residential buildings spread across six-blocks in central Harlem. The market rate for a similar apartment there is $2,600 a month or more, according to the landlord's Web site.

Published by Crain's New York Business on May 16, 2008.

Police said the victim is an Asian female, between the ages of 40 and 50 years old. She was found by her son behind the Eden Dry Cleaners in Windsor Terrace.

Published by WNBC on May 16, 2008.

Paterson's two-bedroom apartment in Harlem is part of Lenox Terrace, a set of residential buildings spread across six-blocks in central Harlem. The market rate for a similar apartment there is $2,600 a month or more, according to the landlord's Web site.

Published by New York Daily News on May 16, 2008.

New York City is starting an advertising campaign on Monday concentrated on pay phones in Times Square and Chinatown to educate tourists and residents about the social costs of counterfeit and pirated goods.

Published by New York Times on May 16, 2008.

New York City is starting an advertising campaign on Monday concentrated on pay phones in Times Square and Chinatown to educate tourists and residents about the social costs of counterfeit and pirated goods.

Published by New York Times on May 16, 2008.

While it's unclear if the MGM group will beat competing offers, sources familiar with the situation said the partnership would take over the existing $580 million in defaulted debt and interest, making the payments for the 12 months to 18 months until a construction loan is obtained. Macklowe was asking for an additional $200 million for the site, located at East 56th Street and Park Avenue.

Published by The New York Observer on May 16, 2008.

Julian Schnabel's foray into residential real estate in Manhattan has not been as smooth as the artist might have hoped. First, locals labeled Palazzo Chupi the "Pink Building." Immediately after Madonna bailed out of buying a unit in the decidedly unchild-friendly building, Mr. Schnabel lost his anchor celebrity tenant when Richard Gere put his custom-designed pad on the market for $18 million.

Published by The New York Observer on May 16, 2008.

Joe Sitt, the developer who owns much of the amusement district at Coney Island, today announced a new set of rides and other amusements to fill his vacant lots for the summer. On the list for the new “Dreamland”: bumper cars, a “Giant Gondola” and a petting zoo, among others.

Published by The New York Observer on May 16, 2008.

(BROOKLYN) – The “Summer of Hope” is opening in Coney Island on Memorial Day, Thor Equities announced today, featuring the newest and best rides to come to the Boardwalk in decades; fun and challenging games and family-friendly sideshows.

Published by The New York Observer on May 16, 2008.

The 125th Street Merchants Association is hosting a town hall meeting tonight on "The State of Black Harlem" at the Harriet Tubman Learning Center at 250 West 127th Street from 6 to 10. Issues up for discussion include "gentrification, mis-education, the shutdown of street vendors and black businesses, police harassment, youth and unemployment," according to the organization's press release.

Published by The New York Observer on May 16, 2008.

Last night, Assemblyman Dick Gottfried, whose reelection is a possibility the New York Times editorial board isn’t totally excited about, sought the endorsement of the Chelsea Reform Democratic Club.

Published by The New York Observer on May 16, 2008.

Earlier this week, at its May 14 meeting, the Three Parks Independent Democrats, a club on the Upper West Side, endorsed Nora Anderson for Surrogate's Court judge, according to Anderson campaign manager Michael Oliva.

Published by The New York Observer on May 16, 2008.

Last night, the Chelsea Reform Democratic Club voted "overwhelmingly," to support Tingling, according to Democratic District Leader Tom Schuler.

Published by The New York Observer on May 16, 2008.

Last month, Reddy won the "near unanimous endorsement" of the East Side Democratic Club, according to a press release from the campaign.

Published by The New York Observer on May 16, 2008.

A motley assortment of New York bold-faced names showed up for the event, including Diane von Furstenberg, there to receive a Best Historic Preservation award for the DVF Studio Headquarters at 440 West 14th Street in the Meatpacking District.

Published by The New York Observer on May 16, 2008.

The New Museum, which took the other Best Neighborhood Catalyst award; the IAC Building and the new New York Times headquarters, which took the Best Building awards; and the Museum at Eldridge Street, which took the other Best Historic Restoration award

Published by The New York Observer on May 16, 2008.

The New Museum, which took the other Best Neighborhood Catalyst award; the IAC Building and the new New York Times headquarters, which took the Best Building awards; and the Museum at Eldridge Street, which took the other Best Historic Restoration award.

Published by The New York Observer on May 16, 2008.

The New Museum, which took the other Best Neighborhood Catalyst award; the IAC Building and the new New York Times headquarters, which took the Best Building awards; and the Museum at Eldridge Street, which took the other Best Historic Restoration award.

Published by The New York Observer on May 16, 2008.

Long-embattled East Village nightspot Le Souk will remain open at least another week. Proprietors of the North African-themed eatery and hookah bar at 47 Avenue B are appealing their case against the State Liquor Authority (S.L.A.), which recently yanked the venue's liquor license.

Published by The New York Observer on May 16, 2008.

The New York Sun reported today that Governor Paterson pays $1,250 to live in a rent-stabilized apartment in Central Harlem. This reality, given that the governor has a second home as well as a third (the Governor’s Mansion in Albany), has reawakened the monster question surrounding New York City rents: What if we just got rid of stabilization? Wouldn’t the fresh supply of market-rate apartments drive rents down? And wouldn’t the rich forever be forbidden from freeloading off the stabilization laws?

Published by The New York Observer on May 16, 2008.

Also from last night’s Chelsea Reform Democratic Club meeting, here's Representative Jerry Nadler calling Democrats in the Senate “wimps” for backing down from legislation that Republicans threaten to filibuster.

Published by The New York Observer on May 16, 2008.

The Herricks district, located 20 miles east of Manhattan, is carved out of six affluent communities: New Hyde Park, Roslyn, Roslyn Heights, Albertson, Manhasset Hills and Williston Park.

Published by New York Times on May 16, 2008.

Coney Island land owner Joseph Sitt is giving Astroland and Deno's Wonder Wheel a run for their money this season by bringing an amusement park named after the fabled Dreamland to Stillwell Avenue.

Published by Brownstoner on May 16, 2008.

The Greenhouse Condos at 383 Carlton Avenue haven't been having the easiest time when it comes to resales. The poster child for that syndrome has been Apartment 10E which has been on the market since last November despite several modest price cuts that have left the 1,028-square-foot pad priced at $895,000. Just last week a 1,280-square-foot unit on the 8th Floor was reduced from $1,075,000 to $999,000 after only a few days on the market.

Published by Brownstoner on May 16, 2008.

"I was happy because I really wanted to win the tournament," said Aleksandr, of Midwood, who learned the game from his father, Anatoliy, beginning at age 2.

Published by New York Post on May 16, 2008.

Glenard Brown, 51, was trying to break into apartments in a building at Park Avenue and 95th Street Tuesday when super George Ortiz spotted him on a video-surveillance camera.

Published by New York Post on May 16, 2008.

Brown was already wanted for burglarizing an apartment at East 72nd Street and First Avenue last Saturday.

Published by New York Post on May 16, 2008.

But a construction-industry expert said the evidence suggests crew members working to raise the height of the 20-story crane at 303 W. 51st St. may have mishandled the slings they were using to lift heavy, steel crane parts.

Published by New York Post on May 16, 2008.

Brooklyn prosecutors said Halberstam owed Tang some $100,000 in back rent for space on Sixth Avenue in Bay Ridge that the tenant was using as a business showroom.

Published by New York Post on May 16, 2008.

The Meatpacking District has gotten a face lift that'll stop traffic - literally.

Published by New York Post on May 16, 2008.

Sherman said he would pick up a cash-stuffed envelope from Talansky's secretary at a Midtown office.

Published by New York Post on May 16, 2008.

Police say they have busted another high-end prostitution ring on Manhattan's East Side.

Published by WNBC on May 16, 2008.

The 32-year-old Davis was arrested at her east side apartment in March.

Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on May 16, 2008.

On Thursday, May 15, 2008, 43 students, six chaperones and some parents from Highland High School went to Shea Stadium to examine the marketing strategies used at the stadium as part of their business course.

Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on May 16, 2008.

According to eyewitnesses, the assault was a brutal beating of a 16-year-old boy on the sidewalk of Albany Avenue off of Empire Boulevard. Police say the teen was beaten and robbed of his bike, wallet, cellphone and watch. While authorities don't believe the act to be a hate crime, members of the volunteer street patrol in the community have reason to believe it was.

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on May 16, 2008.

Park-Anywhere Day arrives Monday in Park Slope, and no one knows just what to expect.

Published by New York Times on May 16, 2008.

From Metalwork to Luxury Condos: Century-Old SoHo Shop Ends Its Run

Published by New York Times on May 16, 2008.

Canadian Tourism Commission offered free food and drink on a Midtown rooftop garden that is rarely open to the public to entice New Yorkers to spend their summer vacations up north.

Published by New York Times on May 16, 2008.

The effort to sell the luxury suites at the Nets’ proposed — and long-delayed — arena near downtown Brooklyn began Thursday with the opening of a showroom in Manhattan.

Published by New York Times on May 16, 2008.

The Bedford-Atlantic Armory, at the corner of Bedford and Atlantic Avenues in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, is a massive, turreted structure that takes up a full city block near the center of the neighborhood.

Published by New York Times on May 16, 2008.

The group, which besides Mr. Hess and Mr. Nashak also included Associate Commissioner Sarah Freeman and a Homeless Services spokeswoman, also took me to a smaller women’s intake center in East New York that Mr. Hess said is a model for the direction he wants to move the system: toward more intensive counseling and evaluation for people entering, and more opportunities for contact between residents and staff members.

Published by New York Times on May 16, 2008.

The shelter has been in the news recently because of the department’s proposal to shut down a shelter in the former Bellevue Psychiatric Hospital on 30th Street at First Avenue in Manhattan, and to move the city’s main intake center for homeless men, also there, to Bedford-Atlant

Published by New York Times on May 16, 2008.

How's the Soup? For Borough Park Needy, It's Kosher

Published by New York Times on May 16, 2008.

Homeless advocates and politicians have criticized a plan to move the city’s main intake center for homeless men to the Bedford-Atlantic Armory in Brooklyn from the former Bellevue hospital in Manhattan.

Published by New York Times on May 16, 2008.

Parking Rule Suspension Starts Monday in Park Slope

Published by New York Times on May 16, 2008.

A new city ad campaign in Times Square and Chinatown links the purchase of pirated and counterfeit goods with child labor, declining city services and “even worse.”

Published by New York Times on May 16, 2008.

Also in Morning Buzz: Fiscal analysis by a union-paid actuary; the closings of a SoHo metalworking shop after 101 years; and other headlines from the New York region.

Published by New York Times on May 16, 2008.

A reminder for residents of Park Slope, Brooklyn: Starting Monday, alternate-side parking rules will be suspended indefinitely — well, O.K., it will probably be just a few months.

Published by New York Times on May 16, 2008.

City Room will be monitoring how this grand experiment — which is to be carried out later this year in three more Brooklyn neighborhoods: Cobble Hill, Carroll Gardens and Red Hook — fares. Readers, keep us posted.

Published by New York Times on May 16, 2008.

City Room will be monitoring how this grand experiment — which is to be carried out later this year in three more Brooklyn neighborhoods: Cobble Hill, Carroll Gardens and Red Hook — fares. Readers, keep us posted.

Published by New York Times on May 16, 2008.

City Room will be monitoring how this grand experiment — which is to be carried out later this year in three more Brooklyn neighborhoods: Cobble Hill, Carroll Gardens and Red Hook — fares. Readers, keep us posted.

Published by New York Times on May 16, 2008.

East: Plaza Street West (included) from Flatbush Avenue to Union Street; Prospect Park West (included) from Union Street to Bartel Pritchard Square; Bartel Pritchard Square (included) from Prospect Park West to 15th Street.

Published by New York Times on May 16, 2008.

To get in the spirit, there will be a doggie pedal parade on Saturday in Union Square. From the press release, “Cyclists without dogs are encouraged to ride dressed as their favorite animals or to join the Safety Pooch Patrol to help escort the ride.” Scooby Doo anyone?

Published by New York Times on May 16, 2008.

Calling all talented felines and canines. Bed-Stuy is hosting a pet talent and fashion show in June.

Published by New York Times on May 16, 2008.

What’s cooking this weekend around the city. And post about Oro Bakery on Broome that had us licking the monitor

Published by New York Times on May 16, 2008.

Homeless advocates and politicians have criticized a plan to move the city’s main intake center for homeless men to the Bedford-Atlantic Armory in Brooklyn from the former Bellevue hospital in Manhattan.

Published by New York Times on May 16, 2008.

Homeless advocates and politicians have criticized a plan to move the city’s main intake center for homeless men to the Bedford-Atlantic Armory in Brooklyn from the former Bellevue hospital in Manhattan.

Published by New York Times on May 16, 2008.

Starting Monday, alternate-side parking rules will be suspended “until further notice” in Park Slope, Brooklyn, to allow for the replacement of signs. Here are the specifics.

Published by New York Times on May 16, 2008.

Blogtalk: Furniture Fair, Muji’s opening, a telectroscope, pets and fashion in Bedford-Stuyvesant, the cubicle’s birthday, and CBS devours Chowhound.

Published by New York Times on May 16, 2008.

A new city ad campaign in Times Square and Chinatown links the purchase of pirated and counterfeit goods with child labor, declining city services and “even worse.”

Published by New York Times on May 16, 2008.

A new city ad campaign in Times Square and Chinatown links the purchase of pirated and counterfeit goods with child labor, declining city services and “even worse.”

Published by New York Times on May 16, 2008.