Facts About New York City

New York City is the most exciting and amazing city in the world. Many Parisian’s and Londoner’s have problems accepting this fact, but at very least New York City is one of the top three amazing cities in the world. One of the reasons why New York City is so exciting is the many personalities and histories that make it the most interesting place to visit and to live. So what do New Yorkers think about their home? Here are some New York City Facts:

* 70% of New Yorkers think that their city is a great place to live and 68% of New Yorkers think that New York has improved significantly in the last few years.
* 60% of New Yorkers believe that they are safe and that the police protection is good.
* 75% of New Yorkers believe that they are in good health and the same amount have finished school.
* 28% of New Yorkers have finished college.
* 17% of New Yorker families have a worth (assets, etc) of $100,000 or more but 41% reported no net worth. 25% of New Yorkers own their own home, as New York is notoriously a city of renters.
* Unfortunately 31% of New Yorkers are living below the poverty line. There seems to be a great divided between the rich and poor in New York City, as 6% of New Yorkers have incomes that are at least 10 times the poverty line. And 2 % of New Yorkers have been doing it so tough that their gas or electric has been turned off and 7% have been hungry because they can’t afford food.
* 20% of New Yorkers are living in substandard housing and 14% live in an overcrowded situation.
* 33% of New Yorkers have a one or more family members that don’t have access to health insurance.
* However 80% of New Yorkers feel safe in their Neighborhood, which is vast improvement on years gone by.



New York City News:

Acadian Named by New York City's Liu as Among Six Fired Pension-Fund Firms - Bloomberg

Global Pensions

Acadian Named by New York City's Liu as Among Six Fired Pension-Fund Firms
Bloomberg
New York City Comptroller John Liu said Acadian Asset Management LLC, a Boston company that managed $646 .
The Cost of Pension Enhancements Part IIHuffington Post (blog)

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Why not an interfaith monument? - Washington Post (blog)

CNN International

Why not an interfaith monument?
Washington Post (blog)
The New York City community board endorsed the Cordoba House, a community center and mosque planned for construction near Ground Zero. .
Gingrich criticizes proposed mosque near Ground ZeroCNN Political Ticker (blog)
Of Sacred and SecularAustin American-Statesman (blog)
Should a Muslim mosque be built near NYC's Ground Zero?Examiner.com
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New York City Housing Authority puts repairs on hold . for years, leaving residents in dire need
Last August, a workman from the New York City Housing Authority repaired a bathroom wall damaged by a leak in the apartment of 80-year-old Maria Colon and her son Nelson Colon in the Washington Houses in East Harlem...


Manchester United X Hublot EUR New York City | TheOriginalWinger.com
Hublot is teaming up with Manchester United in the Big Apple as Ryan Giggs, Paul Scholes, Nani, Michael Owen, Darren Fletcher and Sir Alex Ferguson all go...


New York City Pension Manager Firings Belie Liu's Promise Barring Secrecy
New York City Comptroller John Liu , who campaigned last year promising full accountability and transparency as chief financial watchdog in the most populous U.S. city, has refused to disclose the identities of money managers fired by the citys $103 billion pension funds...


Rigger acquitted in deadly '08 NYC crane collapse - The Associated Press

New York Daily News

Rigger acquitted in deadly '08 NYC crane collapse
The Associated Press
NEW YORK EUR” A crane rigger was acquitted Thursday of manslaughter charges stemming from the collapse of a New York City crane in 2008, a disaster that .
Contractor Is Acquitted in Crane CollapseNew York Times (blog)
Crane Rigger Acquitted of All ChargesOccupational Health Safety
Crane Rigger Acquitted In Fatal March 2008 Crane CollapseGothamist
NBC New York -Wall Street Journal -NewsOK.com
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New York City resident charged with DWI following accident
MOUNT LAUREL A New York City resident was charged with driving while intoxicated Thursday night after he crashed his vehicle into a motel building, police said...


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Ice-T arrested in New York City - KansasCity.com
"Law & Order: SVU" star Ice-T was pulled over this morning in New York for driving without a seatbelt, then was arrested for driving with a suspended license. The rapper/actor was released after spending some time at a local police ...


The New York Times Company Reports Increased Revenues and Reduced Operating . - MarketWatch (press release)

Washington Post

The New York Times Company Reports Increased Revenues and Reduced Operating .
MarketWatch (press release)
All quarterly comparisons exclude the results of WQXR-FM, a New York City classical radio station, which was sold in the fourth quarter of 2009, .
New York Times Revenue Increases on Digital Ad RiseBloomberg
NY Times Co. CEO: 'Wall St. Journal' Discounting Not Hurting 'Times' Ad Sales .Editor & Publisher

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New York City Travel «Glsen Sfeb
A New York City Travel is not complete without a visit to the Statue of Liberty. A gift from the people of France to the people of the United States of America, The Statue of Liberty stands a tall 305 feet from the foundation to the ...


CSI students willing to lend a helping hand - SILive.com

CSI students willing to lend a helping hand
SILive.com
The Challenge, covering the period from January 1 though April 30 of this year, was a New York City initiative aimed at promoting service and volunteerism. .
Mom, 4 kids die in early morning house fire in NYCThe Associated Press
NY apartment fire kills mom, 4 childrenUPI.com
Early morning house fire on NYC's Staten Island kills mother, 4 kids; no smoke .Grand Forks Herald
Gant Daily -Sky News -The Journal News | LoHud.com
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Cop union takes aim at Ice-T - CANOE

E! Online (blog)

Cop union takes aim at Ice-T
CANOE
COM Police union bosses have slammed rapper/actor Ice-T after he accused New York City cops of "lying" over claims he was caught driving on a suspended .
Rapper Ice-T arrested in New York City for driving with lapsed insuranceNew York Daily News
Ice-T arrested in New York CityKansas City Star
Rapper and 'Law and Order' Star Ice-T Arrested in New YorkFOXNews
CBS News -ABC News -TheCelebrityCafe.com
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Resistance 3 set in New York City, says retailer -- PlayStation .
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The 'Real Housewives of New York City' star Bethenny Frankel on being a mom . - Examiner.com

E! Online (blog)

The 'Real Housewives of New York City' star Bethenny Frankel on being a mom .
Examiner.com
The star of The Real Housewives of New York City, and Bethenny Getting Married?,Bethenny Frankel in a new interview discusses what being a mom to her first .
Bethenny Frankel on When She's 'Out of Whack'People Magazine (blog)
Bethenny Frankel 'plans second honeymoon'Digital Spy
Feud Alert! Bethenny Frankel vs. Bristol PalinE! Online (blog)
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Acadian Named by New York City as Among Six Fired Fund Managers
New York City Comptroller John Liu said Acadian Asset Management LLC, a Boston company that managed $646 million for three city pension funds, was one of six investment advisers dismissed for poor performance...


The Best Cupcakes in New York City | Serious Eats : New York
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New York City Pension Funds Consider Making First Hedge-Fund Investments
New York Citys pensions funds for police officers, firefighters and civil employees are seeking proposals from hedge fund consultants as they weigh whether to invest in the loosely regulated investment pools...


New York City police make arrest in 'bouquet bandit' case
NEW YORK (AP) A man dubbed the ``bouquet bandit'' because he held fresh flowers while robbing a Manhattan bank was arrested Wednesday at a Brooklyn home where he was hiding in a closet, police said...


What Are New York's Richest Cultural Groups?
New Yorks largest cultural group is the Metropolitan Museum of Art, according to a report released by nonprofit arts advocacy group Alliance for the Arts and sponsored by Crains New York Business. With operating expenses of $309 million in 2008, the Met proves to be a dominant presence, beating out its closest rival, the Metropolitan Opera Association, by more than $40 million. The report ...


Ice-T Arrested in New York City - BV Black Spin
Gangsta-rapper-turned-actor Ice-T was reportedly pulled over by New York City police officers early on Tuesday for driving without a seat belt. New...


Christie Makes Bold and Risky Moves on 2 Fronts - New York Times

New York Daily News

Christie Makes Bold and Risky Moves on 2 Fronts
New York Times
. to what remains a largely poor city. The advent of gambling at racetracks and other sites in Connecticut, Delaware, New York and Pennsylvania in recent .
NJ horse industry feels betrayed by Gov. Christie's support of Atlantic City .The Star-Ledger - NJ.com
NJ plans takeover of Atlantic City casino districtReuters India
N.J. to tout beach and boardwalkAllentown Morning Call
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Police Say They Have the City's Bouquet Bandit in Hand - New York Times

New York Daily News

Police Say They Have the City's Bouquet Bandit in Hand
New York Times
New York Police Department, via Associated Press A July 15 security photograph of the bank robber. The arrest caps a two-week search for the bandit, .
NYPD Nabs 'Bouquet Bandit' After Manhattan Bank HeistsFOXNews
Bouquet Bandit Arrest: Edward Pemberton Left Flowers, Demand Notes in Bank .Right Juris
NYC police make arrest in `bouquet bandit' caseThe Associated Press
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Rigger acquitted in deadly '08 New York City crane collapse
NEW YORK (AP) A crane rigger was acquitted Thursday of manslaughter charges stemming from the collapse of a New York...


MacRumors iPhone Blog: AT&T Touts New York City Network .
As noted by Gizmodo, AT&T during its conference call following its second quarter earnings release touted recent improvements to its cellular network in New York City, and Manhattan in particular...


Kansas City Royals (41-53) at New York Yankees (59-34), 7:05 pm - MiamiHerald.com

Sports Media Network (blog)

Kansas City Royals (41-53) at New York Yankees (59-34), 7:05 pm
MiamiHerald.com
By Sports Network CC Sabathia has been nearly unbeatable for the New York Yankees over the past two months. With a matchup against the Kansas City Royals .
MLB Free Picks: Kansas City Royals vs. New York YankeesBelmont Sports News (blog)
ROYALS NOTEBOOK Royals aim to exorcise the ghosts of New YorkKansas City Star
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Resistance 3 set in New York City?
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New York City Adds to Oversight of Asbestos Inspectors
After a recent case involving hundreds of falsified reports, New York City officials have increased oversight...




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