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'Humans of New York' Photo Prompts Personal Response From Hillary Clinton

Hillary Clinton smiles onstage during a campaign event in Hanover, New Hampshire, on July 3, 2015. That same day, Clinton commented on a Humans of New York photo of a young boy who said he was gay and afraid of what his future holds. Dominick ... >> view original

New York Prison Escapee David Sweat to Face Discipline Hearing

A source within the New York Department of Corrections who is close to the case of David Sweat told CNN that the convict's hearing will be closed to the public. The date and time of the hearing won't be released either, the source said, and it will be ... >> view original

Andrea Pirlo: 'Maestro' joins New York City FC

... seventh out of 10 teams in the Eastern Conference in MLS, winning just five of their 18 matches. "I have been wanting this experience for a long time and now that the opportunity materialized I wanted to take it," Pirlo said in an interview with ... >> view original

Frank Lampard, Finally Set for New York City FC Debut, Is Eager to Make His Mark

Nearly one year after New York City F.C., an expansion club in its first year, announced his signing, Lampard — an immensely successful English midfielder — will make his debut for the team on Sunday at Yankee Stadium against Toronto F.C.. “I've had ... >> view original

Grapes of Wrath

OK, is Eric Asimov doing international finance now (and scooping the rest of us, too)? His wine of the month is from the Greek island of Santorini, which is the remnant of a bigger island destroyed by a huge volcanic explosion. This explosion seems to ... >> view original

Cannabis Construction: Entrepreneurs Using Hemp for Home-Building

STUYVESANT, N.Y. — It started with Hurricane Katrina: the flooded houses in New Orleans festering with mold, many uninhabitable to this day. Then came the earthquake in Haiti: thousands dead, crushed by homes that should have been their sanctuaries. >> view original

City Room | New York Today: Back to Reality

[New York Times]. • Though crime is falling elsewhere in the city, shootings and other crimes are rising in the Rockaways. [DNAinfo]. • Occupy Wall Street protesters who were doused with pepper spray by a police officer will each receive $60,000 from ... >> view original

NYC Looking into Parade for U.S. Women's Soccer Team After World Cup Win

"Our newest soccer champions represent an opportunity for New York to recognize that heroes and role models come in all genders," she said. The team is being honored with a rally in Los Angeles on Tuesday. It's also expected to make a visit to the ... >> view original

Why Did Mechanics In New York's Worst Neighborhood Go On Hunger Strike?

Sergio Aguirre is weak, pale. Sometimes he fumbles for words, and it's not because English isn't his first language. He'd been on a hunger strike, and hadn't had anything besides water and tea in four days. We're standing in the middle of his garage in ... >> view original

Well | Screen Addiction Is Taking a Toll on Children

Excessive use of computer games among young people in China appears to be taking an alarming turn and may have particular relevance for American parents whose children spend many hours a day focused on electronic screens. The documentary “Web ... >> view original