Volume 21, Number 38 | The Newspaper of Lower Manhattan | January 30 – February 5, 2009
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Warding off decibels
The annual, Lunar New Year firecrackers are now carefully controlled by police, but that doesn’t take the bang out of them, evidenced by this officer stationed near the Chinatown display Monday. The firecrackers are said to ward off evil spirits.
Bronx DA urges lawmakers to tighten cannabis and retail theft laws to protect small businesses
Prospect Park to celebrate New Year’s Eve with a ‘spectacular light display,’ rather than fireworks, as drought continues
Citi Bike to expand its footprint in the outer boroughs bringing bike service to 900,000 more New Yorkers in 2025
Construction worker dies after worksite accident in Midtown
MTA announces extended express bus service for A train riders during Rockaway outages
Yankees acquiring star closer Devin Williams from Brewers
Mets to retire David Wright’s No. 5 on July 19
Pete Alonso news: Mets, slugger ‘still engaged’ in reunion talks as 2024 free agency continues
Mets’ concept of family helped spark Juan Soto’s move from Yankees
Juan Soto wants to make Mets a ‘dynasty’ after historic 15-year contractProspect Park to celebrate New Year’s Eve with a ‘spectacular light display,’ rather than fireworks, as drought continues
The Kid Mero looks to elevate local talent in his home boro: ‘I love the Bronx so f—-n’ much’
Caribbean-American US Attorney for the Southern District of New York announces anticipated resignation
In ‘The Brooklyn Nutcracker,’ a ballet classic becomes an ode to the neighborhood
Harland Miller: Painting the world’s pages in charismatic chaosBronx DA urges lawmakers to tighten cannabis and retail theft laws to protect small businesses Construction worker dies after worksite accident in Midtown
Police investigating shooting that injured two at Brooklyn NYCHA complex
Cops seek creep who pleasured himself on the A train in Manhattan
Midtown assassin: NYPD looking for vandals behind CEO ‘wanted posters’ in Manhattan following Brian Thompson execution
