Close West Side Highway lane to create bike path, official says

A proposal by Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine would close one lane of vehicular traffic on the West Side Highway to permanently create a two-way protected bike lane that would stretch from 57th Street down to Chambers Street.

Boat capsizes in Hudson River off Manhattan

A 47-year-old woman and her 7-year-old relative from Colombia were killed when their charter boat capsized on the Hudson River. Three people were critical. Investigators are trying to figure out why the boat overturned.

Dog feces crackdown on Manhattan streets; 'no poop fairy'

FYI the "Poop Fairy" doesn't exist. A city councilman says residents are fed up with dodging dog poop on sidewalks like landmines. And now the Sanitation Police are ready to hit scofflaws with $250 tickets.

New York pet owners pony up for access to private dog parks

New York City dog owners are a different breed, willing to go to great lengths to ensure their four-legged friends are comfortable. And some are even resorting to sometimes paying a hefty price tag for access to private dog parks.