This Week's Biggest Stories In New York City

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Prince Harry's Party Spot To Open NYC Outpost, Report Says

UNION SQUARE, NY — An exclusive private club that's a favorite of Britain's young royals is rumored to be opening a Union Square location, according to a new report. The club at 5 Hertford... Read more

Move Madison Square Garden For Penn Station Fixes, Group Proposes

MIDTOWN MANHATTAN, NY — Madison Sqare Garden fancies itself "the world's most famous arena," but one influential planning group argues the city would be better off without it. The Regional... Read more

See It: Rockefeller Center Tree Lit Up For 2017 Season

MIDTOWN MANHATTAN, NY — One of New York City's largest holiday seasons spectacles went down Wednesday night when the giant tree in Rockefeller Center was lit for the first time. Mayor Bill de Blasio,... Read more

Manhattan Small Businesses Get Tax Break Under Council Bill

MANHATTAN, NY — About 2,700 small businesses in Manhattan will get a tax cut next year under a bill the City Council approved Thursday. With support from Mayor Bill de Blasio, the Council passed the... Read more

Mother Who Left Baby Outside NYC Restaurant Calls Arrest 'Unjust'

EAST VILLAGE, NY — A mother who left her 14-month-old baby outside an East Village restaurant in 1997 called her subsequent arrest "unjust" ... Read more

NYU Researcher Spent Grant Cash On Fancy Trips, Feds Say

WEST VILLAGE, NY — A former NYU researcher has been accused of stealing government money meant for critical neurological research and using it on expensive trips for himself and his friends.Dr.... Read more

Babysitter Convicted Of Raping Two Children In Manhattan

MURRAY HILL, NY — A Manhattan babysitter was convicted Tuesday of raping a child in his care and a second who went to a Murray Hill church where he worked as a janitor, prosecutors said.Milton... Read more

Image credit: Chris Jackson / Getty Images for Pace London. Image caption: A general view of atmosphere at LouLou's 5 Hertford Street to celebrate Pace London's opening on October 3, 2012 in London, England.