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Armed robberies in Park Slope put shop owners on edge

Posted on December 14th, 2009 by Lauren Sausser

Armed robberies in Park Slope put shop owners on edge

A rash of armed robberies in Park Slope have led business owners to take extra safety measures in the normally quiet neighborhood.

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Nonprofits in the Lower East Side battle the perfect storm

Posted on December 14th, 2009 by Shanthi Venkataraman

Nonprofits in the Lower East Side battle the perfect storm

State funding cuts threaten core service offerings of settlement houses.

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Calorie labels have uncertain effect in poor neighborhoods

Posted on November 23rd, 2009 by Sasha Chavkin

Calorie labels have uncertain effect in poor neighborhoods

Calorie labels have limited effect in low-income neighborhoods.

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Census partnerships promote participation among immigrant communities

Posted on November 23rd, 2009 by Alizah Salario

Census partnerships promote participation among immigrant communities

East Harlem groups join forces with Census Bureau to raise awareness

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Bay Ridge’s Gingerbread House hits the market

Posted on November 23rd, 2009 by Christopher Geier

Bay Ridge’s Gingerbread House hits the market

One-of-a-kind landmarked home on sale for $12 million

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Manhattan hotels entice tourists with holiday deals

Posted on November 23rd, 2009 by Sonia Dasgupta

Manhattan hotels entice tourists with holiday deals

Hotels hope seasonal specials bring boost of business

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Astoria restaurants lure customers with a new campaign

Posted on November 23rd, 2009 by John Ryan

Astoria restaurants lure customers with a new campaign

Queens Restaurant Week shifts advertising strategy

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Renovations near completion for classic Bay Ridge theater

Posted on November 12th, 2009 by Christopher Geier

Renovations near completion for classic Bay Ridge theater

A new auditorium and 3-D screen are the latest in a series of improvements

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New businesses to rejuvenate desolate block

Posted on November 9th, 2009 by Sonam Hajela

New businesses to rejuvenate desolate block

7-Eleven and doggy daycare to open on Upper West Side

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Incubator kitchen to open in East Harlem’s La Marqueta

Posted on October 26th, 2009 by Alizah Salario

Incubator kitchen to open in East Harlem’s La Marqueta

A shared community kitchen will jumpstart businesses and provide local, fresh foods for East Harlem residents.

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