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ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Democratic Assemblyman Vito Lopez said Friday he will resign, not for the sordid claims of sexual harassment of women staffers over, but to run for New York City council. … Full Article

Tens of thousands of people pass Brooklyn Bridge Park every day. They might be driving past on the BQE or strolling on the Promenade, catching a glimpse from the Brooklyn Bridge or seeing things up close while they wheel along BBP bike paths. … Full Article

Decades before New York's Central Park was created, Green-Wood Cemetery's ponds, hills and winding paths provided not only a pastoral final resting place for the nation's elite but also a recreational spot for picnics and horse-drawn buggies. … Full Article

The Big Apple is finally rolling out its bicycle-sharing program — the biggest in the country. … Full Article

Six months have passed since Hurricane Sandy struck the shores of New York, and as a recent report put out by several Sandy advocacy groups shows, many residents are now faced with mold problems. … Full Article

Homeowners do their spring cleaning this time of year, so why shouldn’t Brooklyn residents do the same for their sidewalks? … Full Article

“Bring back the B37 bus!”  … Full Article

Hurricane Sandy took place more than six months ago, yet New York City is still feeling her aftermath. Some residents whose homes were destroyed are still living in hotels, unable to find new places to live. … Full Article

If you go to Dyker Beach Park to play softball or sit on a bench to enjoy nature, you will have a big problem if nature calls. … Full Article

New York City is planning to expand hurricane evacuation areas to encompass 640,000 more residents, and the number of zones will be doubled so the city can better tailor evacuation orders to the dynamics of a particular storm. … Full Article