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  soda ban

HEALTH, GOVERNMENT         

 

NYC's proposal to limit sugary beverages to 16 ounces has received national attention. On Wednesday, the public had their chance to speak, but few took the opportunity...

 

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genome

ECONOMY, HEALTH  

The largest DNA sequencing and analytics facility in North America has found a home in Manhattan. Its purpose is to better identify a patient's treatment needs for diseases such as cancer...

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seniors

TRANSPORTATION, HEALTH 

Neighborhood groups are working with the Department of Transportation to make streets safer. See interactive map of dangerous intersections and pedestrian fatalities...

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nyu

EDUCATION, URBAN DEVELOPMENT  

Some 400 faculty members and 37 departments have come out against the NYU expansion plan, which was approved by the City Council... 

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TOOLBOX 

boating  

Hit these paddling sites in New York City before heading into the wilds beyond -- but nearby -- New York City. Our listalso includes the best waterparks in the region.  


          metro life

 Keeping up with Athletes in an 100-Mile Foot Race    

running

Following in the footsteps of ultramarathoners, two filmmakers explain how they captured the days and nights of runners on city streets and race routes...

Events
NYC-ARTS
stillspotting

The Guggenheim curator of "Stillspotting" recommends where to escape urban buzz and find tranquility in NYC...

 

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