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Mayor Preaches Green Deal While Defending SUV Trips To Gym

"This is just part of my life," de Blasio said when asked whether his SUV rides to a Park Slope YMCA align with his new environmental policies

How To Get Around During The L Train Repairs: A Commuter's Guide

Patch's commuter guide to the L train project.

Troop For Girls In Homeless Shelters Sells Cookies In Union Sq

Girl Scouts Troop 6000, which serves girls living in NYC's homeless shelter system, is selling cookies in Union Square this week.

Woman Dies After Being Pulled Beneath Subway Car In Union Square

A 21-year-old aspiring actress died beneath a subway car in Union Square Saturday morning, police said.

NYPD News Is Now In Chinese, Thanks To A New Facebook Page

The NYPD is translating public safety updates into Chinese on its new Facebook page, NYPDXinWen (纽约市警察局新闻).

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