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Recession-Busting Businesses

Lisa Murphy — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:22:12 GMT

Despite the recession, some businesses in New York are booming. For example, Five Guys hamburger franchise is cashing in on the demand for comfort food. "From a business standpoint we are doing great," says John Rigos of Five Guys. "Sales are up 25 to 30 percent in over a year in the three stores we have open now."

New York City's War on Guns

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:40:36 GMT

At Gracie Mansion Friday, Mayor Michael Bloomberg and city officials met with religious and community leaders to talk about gun violence. A recent rash of gun violence in which stray bullets have hit innocent bystanders prompted the meeting and discussion.

Sean 'Diddy' Combs Turns 40

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:26:05 GMT

Sean "Diddy" Combs celebrated his 40th birthday at a star-studded gala at the Plaza Hotel Thursday night. Dozens of celebrities attended the black-tie affair, including Bono, Kim Kardashian, Jimmy Fallon, Martha Stewart, the Rev. Al Sharpton, Nene of the Real Housewives of Atlanta, 30 Rock's Jack McBrayer, and many more.

Fernando Bermudez Released from Prison

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:47:49 GMT

Fernando Bermudez, whose 1992 conviction for killing a teen outside a nightclub was overturned last week, has been released from prison, an official said. Prison officials released Bermudez around 2:10 p.m. Friday from the Sing Sing prison in Ossining, N.Y., according to a state corrections spokeswoman. Bermudez served almost 18 years in the shooting death of Raymond Blount, 16, in Greenwich Village.

Gridlock Alert Days

MYFOX NEW YORK STAFF — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:57:30 GMT

In anticipation of the busy holiday traffic season, the New York City Transportation Department and New York City Transit have released a 2009 holiday traffic plan, which was developed in cooperation with the NYPD to address increased traffic.

"The Gates" In Central Park

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:09:38 GMT

The artist Jeanne-Claude has died. She created the 2005 art installation in Central Park called "The Gates" with her husband, Christo.

Jeanne-Claude Dies

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:57:39 GMT

The artist Jeanne-Claude has died. She created the 2005 art installation in Central Park called "The Gates" with her husband, Christo.

Model Cory Stearns

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:53:16 GMT

Cory Stearns went into a deli for lunch and ended up with a modeling deal.

NYC FluLine

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:11:33 GMT

Swine flu vaccines are in short supply in one central New Jersey county.
Pharmacies and health agencies in Middlesex County are either completely out of the vaccines or are severely rationing their supplies.

Bone Marrow Donors Needed

Kathy Carvajal — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:37:28 GMT

Katie Meacham, 26, is in desperate need of a bone marrow transplant. Be The Match and the New York Blood Center are sponsoring a bone marrow donor registry drive to help Meacham and other patients like her. The drive takes place on Wednesday from 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m., at Nike Communications, 75 Broad Street between Beaver and S. William Streets, 5th floor.