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The Financial District space that was a Chinese restaurant by day, party spot by night, and occasional music venue, has closed permanently.

”I want to make very clear: We cannot go ahead at this point in time with indoor dining in New York City,” Mayor de Blasio said.

"As the first and only LGBTQ National Monument, Stonewall is home not only to the history of our community, but also the history of our city and country. We are beyond grateful for this generous pledge that will help us keep the history alive.” - Stonewall Inn

While the NYPD descended on the march late in the day, arresting at least four people and using pepper spray, they could not sully the entirety of the march or the meaning behind it.

Macy's is not doing its usual Fourth of July NYC Fireworks Spectacular on the East River this year, instead hosting a series of "surprise" five-minute mini spectaculars in each of NYC's five boroughs tonight (6/29) through July 4. There will still be a NBC special on the 4th...

”We need to allow independent music venues to recover in order to preserve some of New York City's -- and our country's -- most important cultural institutions,” a letter from the Councilmembers reads.

Two NYPD SUVs drove right into a crowd of people protesting George Floyd's death at the hands of police in late May, a horrific incident, captured on video, that Mayor de Blasio downplayed at the time.

”While the marathon is an iconic and beloved event in our city, I applaud New York Road Runners for putting the health and safety of both spectators and runners first,” Mayor Bill de Blasio said in a statement. ”We look forward to hosting the 50th running of the marathon in Nove…

NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio said back in April that July 4 fireworks would happen ”one way or another,” and sure enough, details of this year's display have been announced, although they're unlike those of previous years.

”We fool around a lot, but we recognize and empathize with the desperate situation of so many of our fellow humans. We want to do our part, and will be distributing at least half the proceeds of the Tail-a-Thon to a group of charities,” Mermaid Parade Organizers write.