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Officials Hold Brooklyn Gun Buyback

The New York City Police Department and Brooklyn district attorney's office handed out $200 bank cards Saturday to anyone who turned in a working handgun at the Bedford Central Presbyterian Church in Crown Heights.

Officials Hold Brooklyn Gun Buyback

Updated 4:13 PM

DOE Plans To Close Record-Breaking Number Of Schools

The Department of Education is planning to close a record-breaking number of schools for poor performance this year, adding 62 programs to the list of 114 that Mayor Michael Bloomberg has shuttered over the past decade. | View a complete list of schools that face closure.

DOE Plans To Close Record-Breaking Number Of Schools

Updated 01/27/2012 11:10 PM

Brooklyn Navy Yard To Be Overhauled Under New Plan

All but two of the 11 historic but faded buildings along Admiral’s Row in the Brooklyn Navy Yard will be torn down under a new plan that was announced Friday, and officials are now seeking developers to put the space to good use.

Brooklyn Navy Yard To Be Overhauled Under New Plan

01/27/2012 10:49 PM

New York Organization Continues To Fight For Holocaust Survivors

As the world marks Holocaust Memorial Day, negotiations continue between the New York-based Claims Conference and the German government to provide compensation for survivors.

New York Organization Continues To Fight For Holocaust Survivors

Updated 01/27/2012 04:18 PM

Police Seek Second Driver Who Struck Brooklyn Pedestrian

Police in Brooklyn are searching for the second of two drivers who ran down a 58-year-old man in Midwood last night.

Police Seek Second Driver Who Struck Brooklyn Pedestrian

Updated 01/27/2012 01:30 PM

Brooklyn Assemblyman Introduces Bill To Clarify Muni-Meter Policy

A new bill in the state Assembly would clarify that drivers can indeed move from one spot to the next without feeding the Muni-Meter each time.

Brooklyn Assemblyman Introduces Bill To Clarify Muni-Meter Policy

01/27/2012 06:47 PM

Met Opera Star Retires After Nearly 45 Years

Arts

Metropolitan Opera star Paul Plishka is saying goodbye to the stage after nearly 45 years and 1,642 performances.

Met Opera Star Retires After Nearly 45 Years

Edible: Negroni Shows Its Age At Nick And Toni's

Edible

Barrel-aged Negroni is the name of the game at one Manhattan bar.

Edible: Negroni Shows Its Age At Nick And Toni's

"Smash" Stars Discuss Roles At UES Premiere

Whipple's World

The stars of producer Steven Speilberg's new TV show "Smash" hit the red carpet Thursday at the Metropolitan Museum of Art Thursday night.

"Smash" Stars Discuss Roles At UES Premiere

Artist Exposes Wall Street "Flash" At Chelsea Gallery

Arts

An art project that was first inspired and influenced the Occupy Wall Street Movement is the focus of a new Chelsea gallery show.

Artist Exposes Wall Street "Flash" At Chelsea Gallery

Weekend Feature: Book Riot Editor Discusses Great New Releases

From thrillers to short stories to young-adult fiction, a wide range of new books is coming out right now from some of the hottest authors, and Bethanne Patrick, executive editor of BookRiot.com, recently sat down with NY1’s Kristen Shaughnessy to discuss some of her picks.

Weekend Feature: Book Riot Editor Discusses Great New Releases

Going Green: Nature Expert Explains Wild Year In Weather

A hurricane in August, a snowstorm in October—2011 was a wild year for weather in the city and around the country, and Bill Ulfelder of the Nature Conservancy discusses what it means in this Going Green segment.

<i>Going Green:</i> Nature Expert Explains Wild Year In Weather

In The Papers 1/28/12

NY1 VIDEO: NY1 takes a look at what's in today's New York City newspapers.

In The Papers 1/28/12