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World’s biggest Ferris wheel

Plus hear from a WikiLeaks spokesman, sign a petition to hear about Internet freedom at the presidential debates, and learn how Jim Beam makes its bourbon.

On Sep 28, 2012 by Kevin Collier

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Reports of shooting at Empire State Building flood Twitter

Reactions ranged from the concerned to the callous.

On Aug 24, 2012 by Kris Holt

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Viral video prompts New York City subway fix

It only took 24 hours for a viral video to force the city's hand.

On Jun 28, 2012 by Lauren Rae Orsini

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YouTube shuts down New York City subway voyeur’s channel

"John Zippy," who posted dozens of covert videos of girls on the subway, admits his hobby is "sorta creepy."

On Jun 25, 2012 by Chase Hoffberger

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NYC department of education to crack down on teachers’ social media presence

In order to avoid scandal on Facebook or Twitter, schools are treating teachers like students. 

On May 2, 2012 by Fernando Alfonso III

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Rats! Online rodent photos get subway stations cleaned up

In a victory for user-generated content, New York subway riders' photos of dead rats are prompting action.

On Feb 9, 2012 by Kevin Collier

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Occupy Wall Street marches break out in New York City and Oakland

Details are scarce as protesters from Occupy Wall Street move north through the city of Manhattan and #OWS protestors declare, "We have Bleeker [St]."

On Oct 27, 2011 by Grant Robertson

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Occupy Wall Street videos are arresting

New York police made more than 700 arrests this weekend under hotly contested circumstances. Ever since protesters have been reviewing the tapes, saying they support their side of what happened.

On Oct 3, 2011 by Fruzsina Eördögh