12 YEARS LATER

NEW YORK — Life in lower Manhattan resembled any ordinary day on Wednesday as workers rushed to their jobs in the muggy heat, but time stood still at the World Trade Center site while families wept for loved ones who perished in the terror attacks 12 years ago. For the families, the memories of that …

Eliot Spitzer Tax Returns Partially Released Following Criticism

NEW YORK — Eliot Spitzer released parts of his federal tax returns for the last two years on Wednesday, but withheld significant portions that would give a full picture of his wealth. The mini-document dump came after Spitzer, a candidate for New York City comptroller, was pounded by critics Tuesday for refusing to provide his …

The Floating Pool Is Officially Coming To NYC!

New Yorkers, get ready to high-five your neighbor and throw your top hats in the air because the +Pool Kickstarter has been fully funded. That’s right, the floating East River pool that will allow city residents to swim in their own backyard is well on its way to becoming a reality. Get ready for this:

Phone Charging Stations In NYC, Powered By Solar Panels, Debut Months After Sandy

By Francesca Trianni NEW YORK, June 18 (Reuters) – New York City unveiled the first of 25 free solar charging stations for mobile phones on Tuesday, installed in response to Superstorm Sandy, which wiped out power and forced residents to walk miles to charge their phones. The Street Charge stations are New York Mayor Michael …