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Occupy Wall Street protestors march down Fifth Avenue towards Union Square during a May Day rally. (Photo: Monika Graff/Getty Images)

Afternoon Bulletin: Occupy Wall Street Lawsuit Settled, NYPD Prepares for Pope

The city is doling out $25,000 settlement to an Occupy Wall Street group called the Free Network Foundation
By Elizabeth Gurdus
Common wet wipes have become "demon snowballs" in the NYC sewage system. (Photo: Sergio Calleja/Flickr)

Afternoon Bulletin: Wet Wipes are the Bane of NY Sewer’s Existence and More

The Department of Environmental Protection is urging New Yorkers to stop using "demon snowball" wet wipes, even those labeled flushable.
By Jennifer Neufeld
A close-up view of the bioswale.

From Gritty to Green: Columbus Avenue Gets Bioswale, Sustainable Streetscape

The sidewalks of Manhattan are famous for surprises—outré fashions, bizarre dog breeds and outlandish happenings (where else would an underwear-clad
By Kim Velsey

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