Fifth Avenue

Apple Fans Pack Stores Worldwide As iPhone 5 Goes On Sale

“I’m breathless,” said Keenan Thompson of Jackson Heights. “I don’t have words to explain how happy I am right now.”

2012/09/21

Scene of the crash in Columbus Circle. (credit: Eileen Lehpamer, 1010 WINS)

Debate Over Horse-Drawn Carriages In New York Trots On

The Coalition to Ban Horse-Drawn Carriages held a demonstration Saturday afternoon at the corner of Central Park South and Fifth Avenue. But a horse-drawn carriage driver said accidents are rare and called the protest alarmist.

2012/08/18

New York Public Library (credit: New York Public Library)

‘Lunch Hour NYC’ At New York Public Library Provides Look Into History Of Lunch In The City

An exhibition on the history of lunch in New York City serves up some delicious tidbits. But you’ll need more time than your lunch hour to see it.

2012/07/14

Catholic Mass At St. Patrick's Cathedral

St. Patrick’s Cathedral Set To Undergo $177 Million Restoration

St. Patrick’s Cathedral, the New York City landmark and seat of the Archdiocese of New York, is about to undergo a huge restoration — the kind of facelift that only three years and $177 million can provide.

2012/07/07

New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg (file / credit: Edward Reed / Mayor's Office)

Ahead Of Silent March, Mayor Bloomberg Defends Stop-And-Frisk Policy At Brooklyn Church

For the second Sunday in a row, Mayor Michael Bloomberg took to the pulpit of a Brooklyn church to defend the city’s stop-and-frisk policy. The mayor’s speech came hours before New Yorkers who are angry about the policy will take part in a silent march to call for an end to it.

2012/06/17

National Puerto Rican Day Parade (Credit: CBS 2)

National Puerto Rican Day Parade Takes Manhattan By Storm

Fifth Avenue once again turned into a sea of red, white and blue in honor of the Puerto Rican flag, as more than a million people are expected to turn up for one of the city’s largest parades when it’s all said and done.

2012/06/10

Celebrate Israel Parade (Credit: Monica Miller/ WCBS 880)

Thousands Of Israel Supporters Participate In Annual Celebrate Israel Parade

Thousands of supporters of Israel surrounded New York City’s Fifth Avenue at 11 a.m. on Sunday for the annual Celebrate Israel Parade.

2012/06/03

Cardinal Timothy Dolan announces a $175 million facelift to St. Patrick's Cathedral on Saturday, March 17, 2012 (credit: WCBS 880)

Cardinal Dolan Announces $175 Million Facelift To St. Patrick’s Cathedral

“The bricks are crumbling and falling. The renowned windows are rattling and splitting. The heat, the air and the plumbing is old,” said Cardinal Dolan.

2012/03/17

Revelers cheer on the marchers during the 251st annual St. Patrick's Day Parade March 17, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Allison Joyce/Getty Images)

NYC Goes Green For 251st Annual Saint Patrick’s Day Parade

Saint Patrick’s Day parade is a vibrant, colorful celebration of Irish culture, complete with flags, bands, Irish dancers and much more and it draws fans from all over the world.

2012/03/17