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New York City Schools Chancellor Dennis Walcott (file / credit: John Moore/Getty Images)

Schools Chancellor Walcott Participates In ‘Poem In Your Pocket Day’ Event

Young children with the Community-Word Project wrote their own poems and read them before a crowd at Bryant Park.

2013/04/18

A pedestrian bundled up against the cold walks through the streets of Manhattan on January 24, 2013. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images)

Light Snow Falls Friday As Frigid Cold Continues

The snowfall was creating some slick spots across the Tri-State and with temperatures in teens, wet spots could turn icy, according to AccuWeather.

2013/01/25

John Legend (C) performs at jcpenney's Holiday Giving Tour Kick Off At CitiPond At Bryant Park on November 27, 2012.  (credit: Larry Busacca/Getty Images for jcpenney)

A New Holiday Tradition Is Born With ‘Giving Tuesday’

Thanks to the 92nd Street Y, a new holiday tradition has emerged called Giving Tuesday — a national online day of donating.

2012/11/27

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‘Campaign For Wool’ Brings Sheep To Bryant Park

A herd of sheep took over Bryant Park in Manhattan on Thursday for “The Campaign for Wool.”

2012/09/27

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Hugh Jackman Hosts Free Summer Festival In Bryant Park

Hugh Jackman will host New York City’s first installment of Tropfest, billed as the world’s largest short film festival, in Bryant Park this weekend.

2012/06/20

Occupy Wall Street protestors and other groups march on May 1, 2012. (credt: Sonia Rincon, 1010 WINS)

OWS Marks ‘May Day’ With Marches & Protests Across NYC

Approximately 40 arrests were made Tuesday on various charges, including disorderly conduct, blocking traffic and resisting arrests, the NYPD said.

2012/05/01

FILE -- Signs belonging to members of Occupy Wall Street (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

OWS Planning ‘May Day’ Demonstration, Marches Throughout NYC

Occupy Wall Street is urging followers to block traffic at bridges and tunnels to make it hard for people to get to work.

2012/04/30

Crash on 42nd Street (Credit: CBS 2)

Chaotic Car Crash On 42nd Street Leaves 10 People Hurt, Three Critically

The driver of the Jaguar, the driver of the Impala and a passenger in the Chevy were all taken away in critical condition and are being treated at Bellevue Hospital, along with three of the pedestrians who are in serious condition.

2012/04/22

Weather In Manhattan March 8 (credit: Juliet Papa/1010 WINS)

Tri-State Area Basks In Unusually Warm Winter Weather; Temps Hit 70 Degrees

What winter? It is windy outside, but who cares? With temps expected to reach 70 on March 8, who’s complaining?

2012/03/08

Occupy Wall Street Holds Major Day Of Action In New York City (credit: Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

Occupy Wall Street Protesters Arrested In Midtown

Two protesters were arrested on Wednesday. One of them, a woman in clown makeup, was skipping as police led her away in handcuffs.

2012/02/29

The indoor park at Openhouse Gallery (credit: Openhouse Gallery)

The 10 Best Things To Do In NYC This Winter

Don’t let the cold weather keep you inside. Whether you’re here for a visit or have lived in New York your whole life, take a look at our top 10 list of the best things to do in the city this season.

CBS New York–2011/12/27

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Free In NYC: Food, Drink & Hair Stylings At Bryant Park’s ‘Winter Wonderland’ Event

Just after Tuesday evening’s lighting of the tree and Sarah McLachlan performance, Bryant Park is putting on another show-stopping event Wednesday night.

2011/11/30

Sarah McLachlan (credit: Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Sarah McLachlan, Olympic Skaters To Perform At Bryant Park Tree Lighting Ceremony Tuesday

While the big tree at Rockefeller Center prepares for its big debut Wednesday night, the second-most famous tree in Midtown will light up first.

2011/11/29

Former New York Mets pitcher Tom Seaver is inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame - Cooperstown, NY - Jul 24, 2011 (credit: Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Tom Seaver Pays Tribute On Veterans Day

Hall of Fame pitcher and retired Marine Tom Seaver is in New York for Veterans Day, saluting both veterans and active duty service personnel.

2011/11/11

Empty chairs in Braynt Park (credit: Sophia Hall/WCBS 880)

2,753 Empty Chairs In Bryant Park Honors Those Who Died On 9/11

There is a moving tribute in Bryant Park to honor and remember those lost on Sept. 11th.

2011/09/10

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