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Emmett Till Painting At The Whitney Museum Sparks Protests
A painting of Emmett Till by a white artist has drawn intense criticism.

Ciara McCarthy is a reporter for Patch in New York City, covering lower Manhattan. You can reach her at ciara.m@patch.com.
A painting of Emmett Till by a white artist has drawn intense criticism.

The alternative, for-profit school coming to Union Square in September released renderings of the space's plans.
Aida Matias admitted to stealing credit card data from customers at a Le Pain Quotidien restaurant in SoHo.
Marc Henry Johnson pleaded guilty on Wednesday to charges related to the 2015 overdose death of Kiersten Cerveny.
The nation's first sanctuary cities conference will come to the Borough of Manhattan Community College later in March.
Selvaggia Pizzetti was sentenced to serve at least three years in state prison, prosecutors announced on Wednesday.
Juan Vivares has been detained by federal immigration authorities in New York City.
Immigration authorities reportedly detained Juan Vivares after a check-in at ICE's Manhattan office.
Both entrances to the Brooklyn Bridge are getting upgrades to make the bridge safer for pedestrians and cyclists to enter and cross.
Fifth Avenue is getting protected bike lanes between 23rd Street and Washington Square Park, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced.
A 61-year-old man was found dead on a northbound J train on Tuesday morning, police said.
Ballerina Misty Copeland will discuss her new book at the Union Square Barnes & Noble on Tuesday night.
The recently fired U.S. attorney will join the school as a distinguished scholar in residence in April.
Hundreds of families who lost someone in 9/11 sued Saudi Arabia, accusing the government of being complicit in the terror attack.
Colleagues of slain paramedic Yadira Arroyo have remember her as a diligent and hard-working EMT for the city's fire department.
A mid-Manhattan branch of the NYPL will close for more than two years during extensive renovations.
Target plans to open a new store in Manhattan near Herald Square, the company announced on Monday.
The MTA said its current plan for L Train repairs will get the work done in 15 months, instead of the planned 18.
Ice falling from the roof of 104 Broad Street in lower Manhattan has caused several roads to close to car and pedestrian traffic.
Just a reminder that the dreaded MetroCard fare hikes will go into effect this weekend.