Midtown

Midtown Manhattan is the largest central business district in the world and is home to iconic landmarks like the Empire State Building, the Chrysler Building, and Times Square. The busy sidewalks of this entertainment enclave are constantly choked with both tourists and New Yorkers hitting the town for the lavish shopping on Fifth Avenue and the world-class theaters on Broadway.

Garden tackles childhood hunger

By Rhea Mahbubani
October 15th, 2009

About 12.4 million children nationwide are all too familiar with hunger, malnutrition and malnourishment

Boutique Offers Women Clothing, Training & Hope

By Ryan McLendon
May 9th, 2009

Bottomless Closet is a New York City nonprofit that helps women find work — and makes sure they have the right outfits for the job.

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Apparel In Peril (with audio and slideshow)

By Carla Usher
April 29th, 2009

The fashion industry is falling apart at the seams as rising prices and neighborhood rezoning erode New York’s Garment District.

Arm Wrestling Mania (video)

By Brittany Stahl
April 21st, 2009

The Superbowl of arm wrestling was held in NYC.

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A Night at Sylvia’s Place

By Thibault Chareton
April 7th, 2009

For the homeless LGBT community in New York City, Sylvia’s Place provides a shelter free of stigma and harassment.

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