The new service will replace the Bx12 Limited, which took 58 minutes at midday on a weekday (when traffic is usually heavy) to travel the full seven-mile length of the route, from Co-op City in the Bronx to 207th Street and Broadway in Upper Manhattan. The buses travel for long stretches on Pelham Parkway and Fordham Road, across the heart of the Bronx.

Published by New York Times on June 29, 2008.

Where: Steinway Reformed Church, corner of Ditmars Blvd and 41st Street.

Published by Joey in Astoria on June 29, 2008.

A European Vogue cover model fell to her death from her Manhattan apartment building Saturday in an apparent suicide, published reports said.

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on June 29, 2008.

An argument broke out among a group of people at about 5:30 a.m. in front of Cozy Soup 'n' Burger, a diner on Broadway near Astor Place, cops said.

Published by New York Post on June 29, 2008.

A cover model for European Vogue has fallen to her death from her Manhattan apartment building in an apparent suicide.

Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on June 29, 2008.

A 15-year-old boy was shot to death as he walked with a friend early this morning in Harlem.

Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on June 29, 2008.

A model who walked runways around the world and graced the covers of fashion magazines fell from a Manhattan building Saturday in an apparent suicide, New York City police said.

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Denadjae Combs doesn't mind a hectic work travel schedule that can take her to four different places across the country in about a month's time. What does wear on the event planner's patience is her 2½ hour commute each way between her family's Bayside home and her company's East Norwalk, Conn., headquarters.

Published by amNY.com on June 29, 2008.

The accident happened at about 3:50 a.m. Sunday at the intersection of Park Avenue and East 65th Street when a Dodge

Published by WNBC on June 29, 2008.

The fall was from her apartment in the Financial District. Korshunova, 20, was a native of Kazakhstan who graced the cover of top fashion magazines.

Published by New York Daily News on June 29, 2008.

Nathan Allsbrooks, 15, was struck in the chest at the corner of W. 127th St. and Seventh Ave., just three blocks from his home.

Published by New York Daily News on June 29, 2008.

A 22-year-old man died after he was shot on a Brooklyn basketball court, staggered to the park's rest room and collapsed, police said Saturday. Ellison Butler was standing with friends in Lincoln Terrace Park in Crown Heights when shots rang out just before 8:30 p.m. Friday, witnesses told police.

Published by New York Daily News on June 29, 2008.

The fall was from her apartment in the Financial District. The 20-year-old Korshunova was a native of Kazakhstan who graced the covers of top fashion magazines.

Published by New York Post on June 29, 2008.

A report by the port authority on the status of the much-delayed Ground Zero redevelopment is due Monday -- but even the report isn't expected to be ready on time.

Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on June 29, 2008.

Sergeant First Class Joseph A. McKay, 51, of Cambria Heights, is survived by his wife and three children. Two other soldiers were also killed in the attack.

Published by amNY.com on June 29, 2008.

The 39th annual lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender pride parade stepped off at noon Sunday on Fifth Avenue and 52nd Street.

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New York City's largest, then followed the Lavender Line to its conclusion at the intersection of Christopher Street and Greenwich Street.

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Sgt. First Class Joseph A. McKay, 51, of Cambria Heights, N.Y., and Spc. Mark C. Palmateer, 38, of Poughkeepsie, N.Y., were killed shortly after 1 p.m. Afghan time, authorities said.

Published by WNBC on June 29, 2008.

The parade, one of dozens that take place around the world, commemorates the Stonewall riots of 1969, when patrons at a Greenwich Village gay bar fought back against a police raid.

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on June 29, 2008.

At this time, it is unclear who shot 15-year-old Nathan Allsbrooks on 126th St. and 7th Ave. or if the bullet was meant for someone else.

Published by CBS News (Channel 2) on June 29, 2008.

Sgt. First Class Joseph McKay, 51, of Cambria Heights, Queens, and Spc. Mark Palmateer, 38, of Poughkeepsie, N.Y., were killed by a roadside bomb on June 26 just south of Kabul.

Published by New York Daily News on June 29, 2008.

Brooklyn's Fulton Street Mall is a retail powerhouse, drawing 100,000 shoppers a day and bringing in some of the highest rents in the city.

Published by New York Daily News on June 29, 2008.

When they look to the nearby neighborhoods of Brooklyn Heights, Cobble hill, Boerum Hill and Fort Greene, they see growing affluence and a lucrative demographic.

Published by New York Daily News on June 29, 2008.

When they look to the nearby neighborhoods of Brooklyn Heights, Cobble hill, Boerum Hill and Fort Greene, they see growing affluence and a lucrative demographic.

Published by New York Daily News on June 29, 2008.

When they look to the nearby neighborhoods of Brooklyn Heights, Cobble hill, Boerum Hill and Fort Greene, they see growing affluence and a lucrative demographic.

Published by New York Daily News on June 29, 2008.

When they look to the nearby neighborhoods of Brooklyn Heights, Cobble hill, Boerum Hill and Fort Greene, they see growing affluence and a lucrative demographic.

Published by New York Daily News on June 29, 2008.

The development became possible due to a 2004 rezoning of Downtown Brooklyn to allow for taller buildings. The idea was to create a kind of Jersey City, attracting back offices of financial services firms dispersing their operations after 9/11.

Published by New York Daily News on June 29, 2008.

Gordon P., owner of EZ’s Woodshed/Big Apple Jazz, gives a tour of the historical jazz district where his club is located. Big Apple Jazz is located at 2236 Adam Clayton Powell Blvd., Harlem, NY 10027.

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That student, Ricardo Martinez, a 16-year-old junior at the Brooklyn School for Collaborative Studies, scored a paid position at a Manhattan ad agency, due in part to strong grades and help from the Opportunity Network, a nonprofit that introduces students to the business world. After calling Anthony's school and setting up an interview, Falu learned more about him, such as his volunteer gig as assistant coach of a girls' middle school basketball team.

Published by New York Daily News on June 29, 2008.

The meter is in front of the Royal Video rental store at 317 Flatbush Ave., at Seventh Ave. Gault parked there the morning of April 8. He said he dutifully inserted his quarter, only to watch as the meter clicked off his half-hour in seconds and started to blink "FAIL."

Published by New York Daily News on June 29, 2008.

An oasis in upper Manhattan, the Cloisters is the palace-like setting of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's medieval architecture branch. Perched on a hill, this monastic castle will make you feel all Romeo and Juliet in the semisecret gardens - perfect for a stroll with a special someone more interested in you than in 12th-century stonework. Fort Tryon Park, (212) 923-3700, Metmuseum.org/cloisters. Tues.-Sun.: 9:30 a.m.-5:15 p.m. Closed Mon. (March-October)

Published by New York Daily News on June 29, 2008.

Writer Stephenie Meyer thrills teens (and even adults) with her "Twilight" romance series, about an awkward high schooler, Bella, drawn into a sweeping romance with a hunky member of the undead. To celebrate the August release of her latest book, "Breaking Down," Meyer hosts a concert/reading with singer-songwriter Justin Furstenfeld at Times Square's Nokia Theater on Aug. 1.

Published by New York Daily News on June 29, 2008.

Make it a double feature: Park yourself with your sweetheart on a bench in view of the 59th St. bridge by the East River, à la Woody Allen and Diane Keaton in "Manhattan." Or visit the Brooklyn Bridge at dusk.

Published by New York Daily News on June 29, 2008.

Pick up a couple of tallboys or a hot pretzel at the snack bar onboard and snuggle up for the 25-minute ride, which sails past the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, Governors Island and the Verrazano Bridge, not to mention lower Manhattan all aglow. Departs from Whitehall Terminal at 1 Whitehall St. at South St., Manhattan. Arrives at St. George Ferry Terminal at 1 Ferry Terminal Drive, Richmond Terrace, S.I. Visit www.siferry.com.

Published by New York Daily News on June 29, 2008.

The supermarket at Bleecker and LaGuardia Place is a firefighter hot spot as rookies from local ladders roam the aisles (sometimes still dressed in their boots and suspenders!) to stock up on stationhouse staples.

Published by New York Daily News on June 29, 2008.

Pack a gourmet picnic and pitch up on the grass in the garden's wooded "quiet zone" for an uninterrupted makeout session under the canopy of trees. Sheeps Meadow and Strawberry Fields, 71st to 74th Sts. at Central Park West, www.centralpark.com.

Published by New York Daily News on June 29, 2008.

Smell the breeze off the water, kick off your shoes (actually you better leave them on) and throw back a margarita at the lively West 79th St. Boat Basin Cafe. The outdoor grill dishes out barbecued ribs and burgers as the sun goes down over the Hudson. Walk off your dessert with a romantic stroll downtown along Hudson River Park. Boast Basin Cafe, W. 79th St. at the Hudson River; call (212) 496-5542 or go to www.boatbasincafe.com.

Published by New York Daily News on June 29, 2008.

Why not go back to basics, with cotton candy and a kiss on top of Coney Island's famous Ferris wheel.

Published by New York Daily News on June 29, 2008.

Amid the sweet smell of fresh flowers and local produce, the Farmers Market on the edge of Brooklyn's Prospect Park is a great spot for PDAs.

Published by New York Daily News on June 29, 2008.

Port Authority officials ignored private warnings a year ago that Ground Zero construction was far behind schedule - and that the Sept. 11 memorial would not be done in time for the terror attack's 10th anniversary.

Published by New York Daily News on June 29, 2008.

Schulder sells at least five different dog breeds from her home in Queens Village, and has numerous consumer complaints against her - drawing the attention of state law enforcement officials.

Published by New York Daily News on June 29, 2008.

The drag queen, standing at the foot of the steps to the New York Public Library dressed in a green Afro wig, a red miniskirt and candy-cane-striped stockings, had the duty of announcing the notables marching down Fifth Avenue in the Gay Pride Parade.

Published by New York Times on June 29, 2008.

At least seven groups are putting together pitches to buy Starrett City, as the July 8 deadline approaches for bids on the largest federally subsidized housing complex in the nation.

Published by Crain's New York Business on June 29, 2008.

Closing 13-year-old Mayrose was hard for owner Jim Heckler. The trendy Flatiron diner was not only popular but also where he met his wife.

Published by Crain's New York Business on June 29, 2008.

Flooding at the intersection of Seaview Avenue and Hancock Street in Dongan Hills.

Published by SI Live on June 29, 2008.

New Springville was hit the hardest, but residents of Eltingville, Great Kills, Willowbrook and Grasmere also lost power.

Published by SI Live on June 29, 2008.

New Springville was hit the hardest, but residents of Eltingville, Great Kills, Willowbrook and Grasmere also lost power.

Published by SI Live on June 29, 2008.

New Springville was hit the hardest, but residents of Eltingville, Great Kills, Willowbrook and Grasmere also lost power.

Published by SI Live on June 29, 2008.

New Springville was hit the hardest, but residents of Eltingville, Great Kills, Willowbrook and Grasmere also lost power.

Published by SI Live on June 29, 2008.

Early on, Con Ed was reporting outages around Shirra and Lovell avenues and Stone Lane in New Springville; Field Street, Forest Hill Road, Bascom Place, Collfield Avenue, Pilcher Street and Colonial Avenue in Willowbrook; and Genesee and Pompey avenues in Eltingville.

Published by SI Live on June 29, 2008.

Fire officials also responded to flooding and clogged sewers at the intersection of Hylan Boulevard and Jefferson Avenue in Dongan Hills, as well as a damaged transformer in Concord.

Published by SI Live on June 29, 2008.

Fire officials also responded to flooding and clogged sewers at the intersection of Hylan Boulevard and Jefferson Avenue in Dongan Hills, as well as a damaged transformer in Concord.

Published by SI Live on June 29, 2008.

Fire officials also responded to flooding and clogged sewers at the intersection of Hylan Boulevard and Jefferson Avenue in Dongan Hills, as well as a damaged transformer in Concord.

Published by SI Live on June 29, 2008.

There was a fight, well, more like a rumble, at school. Someone said something to upset someone else. She remembered fists flying. She remembered throwing punches of her own.

Published by SI Live on June 29, 2008.

In September, she plans to attend the Borough of Manhattan Community College with the hope of eventually studying forensics at John Jay College of Criminal Justice.

Published by SI Live on June 29, 2008.

In September, she plans to attend the Borough of Manhattan Community College with the hope of eventually studying forensics at John Jay College of Criminal Justice.

Published by SI Live on June 29, 2008.

Banks is planning to study sociology at Baruch College in September.

Published by SI Live on June 29, 2008.

It's when he's riding on the bus home from school that Tyrone Banks feels most uncomfortable.

Published by SI Live on June 29, 2008.

Most teenagers spend their days thinking about how many hours are left until they can leave school. David McNamara Jr., who spent the first half of his junior year recovering from a liver transplant, used to wonder how long it would be until he could go back.

Published by SI Live on June 29, 2008.

Many Island schools told her that graduating this year was impossible. But Concord High School thought Jones was up to the challenge, and agreed to take a chance on her.

Published by SI Live on June 29, 2008.

When she moved back to the Island in November with her parents, brother and sister -- into her grandmother's Stapleton home -- Jones was faced with a challenge.

Published by SI Live on June 29, 2008.

Jones said she hopes to go to college, though she hasn't applied just yet. Her dream is to go to New York University and become an actress, but she isn't ruling anything out.

Published by SI Live on June 29, 2008.

Ruslana Korshunova, 20, died around 2:30 p.m. in a fall from a building on Water Street, in Manhattan's Financial District, The New York Post, the Daily News and Newsday reported.

Published by SI Live on June 29, 2008.

"I almost had a heart attack," the Annadale resident said, recalling the police officer crouched behind a wall near the toll plaza, aiming a weapon at passing cars.

Published by SI Live on June 29, 2008.

A Police Highway Unity officer questions a driver on Veterans Road West in Charleston.

Published by SI Live on June 29, 2008.

After all, speeding is a very expensive hobby that can result in license restrictions or revocations, said James Birch, a West Brighton lawyer who specializes in traffic cases.

Published by SI Live on June 29, 2008.

Anastos left the group home around the time he traded Amy for James and lighted out briefly on his own. He landed briefly in a homeless shelter then returned to live with his mother in their small apartment in Rossville.

Published by SI Live on June 29, 2008.

Jittery Staten Islanders inundated police with phone calls when a low-flying Air Force transport cruised over the North Shore this afternoon as part of Military Appreciation Day during a Staten Island Yankees game at Richmond County Bank Ballpark at St. George.

Published by SI Live on June 29, 2008.

The blackouts were scattered but more focused on the North Shore -- with the biggest percent of outages in Tompkinsville, New Brighton, West Brighton and Rosebank.

Published by SI Live on June 29, 2008.

The blackouts were scattered but more focused on the North Shore -- with the biggest percent of outages in Tompkinsville, New Brighton, West Brighton and Rosebank.

Published by SI Live on June 29, 2008.

The blackouts were scattered but more focused on the North Shore -- with the biggest percent of outages in Tompkinsville, New Brighton, West Brighton and Rosebank.

Published by SI Live on June 29, 2008.

Hamilton Heights wins again.

Published by New York Daily News on June 29, 2008.

Neighborhoods that produced the most noise complaints were Williamsburg and Flatbush in Brooklyn, Norwood in the Bronx and the East Village.

Published by New York Daily News on June 29, 2008.

Neighborhoods that produced the most noise complaints were Williamsburg and Flatbush in Brooklyn, Norwood in the Bronx and the East Village.

Published by New York Daily News on June 29, 2008.

Neighborhoods that produced the most noise complaints were Williamsburg and Flatbush in Brooklyn, Norwood in the Bronx and the East Village.

Published by New York Daily News on June 29, 2008.

Neighborhoods that produced the most noise complaints were Williamsburg and Flatbush in Brooklyn, Norwood in the Bronx and the East Village.

Published by New York Daily News on June 29, 2008.

Ruslana Korshunova, 20, whose face graced the cover of French Elle and Russian Vogue, apparently jumped from her ninth-floor apartment in her Water Street building in the Financial District at 2:30 p.m.

Published by New York Post on June 29, 2008.

During last month's gathering at the firehouse, they recalled the cold Dec. 7 morning when the scaffold on the roof of Solow Tower at 265 E. 66th St. collapsed. Moreno's brother Edgar, 30, a fellow window washer, toppled off and died when he hit the ground. But Alcides, 37, stuck to the 16-foot-wide scaffold like a surfboard, which may have slowed his descent as he hurtled 500 feet onto the concrete below.

Published by New York Post on June 29, 2008.

Zhao Danyang, of the Hong Kong-based Pureheart China Growth Investment Fund, won the auction, which ended Friday evening with a bid of $2,110,100. Last year's lunch brought in $650,100. Zhao and up to seven friends will dine with Buffett at the Smith & Wollensky steakhouse in Midtown, whenever the two men can schedule it.

Published by New York Post on June 29, 2008.

The three undercover cops - Henry Tavarez, Steven Anderson and Alan Figueroa - could be hit with perjury, official misconduct and filing false documents charges stemming from the Jan. 4 incident inside Club Delicioso, sources said. Video footage from the Elmhurst club exonerated the four men arrested and contradicted the officers' claims that they had purchased two bags of cocaine from the quartet.

Published by New York Post on June 29, 2008.

"Many, many jobs are going to be lost," said one source with knowledge of the situation. The American Museum of Natural History will face the biggest total cut, sources said - "well over $2 million," which could force it to lay off 50 people.

Published by New York Post on June 29, 2008.

At Carnegie Hall, which received $100,000 for guards last year, officials vowed not to shrink security, but spokeswoman Synneve Carlino said the cut "would be a concern to us because it would mean we would need to make cuts elsewhere."

Published by New York Post on June 29, 2008.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art, which received $500,000 in security funds last year, will also scramble to make up the lost money without diminishing security.

Published by New York Post on June 29, 2008.

In honor of the Brooklyn Bridge's 125th birthday, two of the eight barges in Macy's Fourth of July fireworks extravaganza will be moved farther south on the East River - providing great views of colorful pyrotechnics surrounding the bridge. The two barges will be closer to South Street Seaport.

Published by New York Post on June 29, 2008.

We all feel a little blue on Monday mornings. But if you missed the SaRon Crenshaw Blues Band's performance on Saturday night at the Bronx River Art Center, you might be feeling even more blue than usual.

Published by West Bronx Blog on June 29, 2008.

A progress report Sunday on Ground Zero is expected to delay further the timetable for rebuilding the World Trade Center and suggest scaling back one of its signature elements, the much-anticipated winged transit center, officials familiar with the study said.

Published by amNY.com on June 29, 2008.

For example, the Metropolitan Council on Jewish Poverty, a non-profit group whose executive director, William Rapfogel, is married to the Assembly Speaker's chief of staff, Judy Rapfogel, got $556,250 in member items this year.

Published by The New York Observer on June 29, 2008.

Another commenter notes that Domenic Recchia asked for $15,000 for the Kings Highway Beautification Association, a group linked to his longtime friend Joe Sitt, the wave-making developer trying to remake Coney Island.

Published by The New York Observer on June 29, 2008.

The Ridgewood Bushwick Senior Center, a group founded and closely associated with Vito Lopez, an Assemblyman and Brooklyn Democratic County Leader, got $658,089 in member items.

Published by The New York Observer on June 29, 2008.