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City fitness program gets New Yorkers to shed the pounds

Shape Up NYC, a new program with the Department of Parks and Recreation, is encouraging New Yorkers to slim down and tone up.

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City relies on residents to carry out smoking ban

Mayor Bloomberg recently announced that the New York Police Department will rely on citizens to keep tabs on wayward smokers.

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Roller-skating rink celebrates 60 years of keeping kids fit

Guptill's Arena in Colonie, N.Y. draws in families looking for fun and fitness.

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As tenant blacklist grows, more renters denied housing

Lawsuit seeks to put an end to the so-called tenants blacklist.

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Smokers looking for new spots to light up

Smoking will be prohibited in parks, marinas and beaches May 23 as part of the Smoking Ban signed by Mayor Michael Bloomberg last month.

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Advocacy groups push Pentagon for DADT update

Advocacy groups for gay and lesbian service member rights met with Pentagon officials to get a status update on the repeal process of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.

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Trouble continues to brew at the East Village’s Girls Prep

The East Village Middle School battles turmoil over ouster of popular principal.

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High school phase-outs pose threat to athletic programs

Phase-outs will apply to 23 city schools this fall, cutting funds for sports teams.

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Transgender rights still uncertain after DADT repeal

Even after DADT repeal, transgender status is still grounds for disqualification.

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Lawmakers propose regulations for curbside bus industry

Members of the city and state legislature are considering legislation to regulate New York's curbside bus industry.