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The article discusses Kenyan runner Priscah Jeptoo's victory in the 2013 New York City Marathon women's race held on November 3, 2013. Topics addressed include Jeptoo's sprint near the end of the race in order to pass runner Buzunesh Deba, who finished 2nd, and the finishes of runners Jelena Prokopcuka and Adriana Nelson.

The article discusses efforts by tennis players participating in the 2013 U.S. Open tennis tournament to navigate traffic in New York City in order to get to their matches. Topics addressed include cars and drivers provided to transport players from their hotels to Arthur Ashe Stadium, and players' complaints regarding transportation provided for the tournament.

The article discusses New York state attorney general Eric Schneiderman. Unlike predecessors who focused much attention on wrongdoing in the financial-services industry, Schneiderman is more apt to involve his office in issues of social justice and civil rights. The author describes Schneiderman's personal and professional background.

The article discusses how traders at the New York Stock Exchange are coping with boredom. As exchanges adopt technology that electronically automates trading, floor personnel find themselves with decreasing volumes of work and increasing amounts of spare time. A lounge at the Exchange serves as a screening room where members watch DVDs.

The article reports on the refund for runners who registered for the cancelled 2012 New York Marathon run due to the damage caused by Hurricane Sandy. Runners will be informed via email starting on January 10 on information such as their decision to run or not in the upcoming marathons by 2015. Moreover, runners still have to pay for an entry fee of which the applied fee is based on the 2012 rates.

The article reports that the Museum of Tolerance in Midtown Manhattan, New York became a destination for criminals, like Delmon Young. It says that Young was arrested after yelling an anti-Semitic slur and pleaded guilty to aggravate harassment and was sentenced to 10 days of community service. It mentions that under Young plea agreement, he will take a one-on-one tour with guide sometime before his next court date and his visit will be reported back to the district attorney's office.

The article reports on the cancellation of the York City Marathon at the Central Park in New York City due to Hurricane Sandy. Race organizers and city officials said that they planned to hold the event as scheduled, stating that it would provide a powerful unifying moment for a region reeling from Sandy. However, opposition turned into a roar, and the event was called off, leaving thousands of runners all dressed up.

The article reports on the reaction of runners on the cancellation of New York City Marathon in the wake of Hurricane Sandy. It cites Raffaella Romazzotti, who took nine-hour flight to New York from Milan and became angry after knowing the marathon had been cancelled. It indicates the responses of thousand of runner who flew from other countries to the U.S. ranged from anger to disappointment to understanding to relief and disbelief.

Information about running equipment exhibited during the Marathon Exposition held at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City on November 2012 is presented. The exposition showcased various things such as brightly-colored compression socks, dry-fit shirts, and green cups of Gatorade samples. The exposition has featured Mary Wittenberg, chief executive of New York Road Runners.

The article reports on the controversy surrounding New York City Marathon organizers and Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg's decision to push through with the race on November 4, 2012 despite the devastation caused by Hurricane Sandy. It states that the decision has been criticized by runners and residents in the area as they believe it is tactless to hold the race when thousands of people are suffering from hurricane damage. Comments from several individuals on the marathon are also presented.

The article reports on preparation of the New York Road Runners (NYRR) to determine how the New York City Marathon might be affected by Hurricane Sandy in 2012. According to Mary Wittenberg, the chief executive of NYRR, they will keep all alternatives open with regard to making accommodations essential to race day. It states that to put on the race with two million spectators and 47,000 runners after the storm will be challenging as transportation agencies try to get the city back on its feet.

Two days after their grueling season concluded with a tense victory over the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLVI, the Giants took a victory lap in Lower Manhattan on Tuesday. The celebration kicked off with a parade that wound north up Broadway's Canyon of Heroes, amid a sea of confetti, horns and fans in blue jerseys, and ended with a ceremony at City Hall Plaza, where Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg presented the players with keys to the city. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article reports on the challenges face by the New York Road Runners Club in March 2013 after it was criticized over its handling of a marathon in November 2012.

The article reports on the challenges faced by the city government of New York after the Hurricane Sandy tragedy. Officials said that they faced the daunting challenge of finding homes for as many as 40,000 people who were left homeless after the devastation of the storm. Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg said that the 40,000 figure was the worst possible case given by the Department of Housing and Urban Development.

The article focuses on the issues whether New York City Marathon should be postponed due to the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy in Staten Island, New York. It states that the critics of the marathon said that holding a race through the five boroughs is not good while people are trying to cope with the storm's aftermath. However, the proponents of the race argued that the event will provide a needed morale boost and economic advantage.

The article discusses preparations for Hurricane Irene by New York City's financial industry. In advance of the storm banking company J. P. Morgan Chase & Co. extended hours at its bank branches, while rival Citigroup Inc. indicated some of its employees may work from alternative sites on the Monday following the storm.