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This article presents information about the shooting death of Victor Gordon by police in New York City. Gordon had argued with his girlfriend earlier in the day and had returned to her apartment with a gun. After shooting at her apartment door, he left and carjacked a vehicle which he later crashed. After engaging in a shootout with police, he was killed. Deisha Bennett, his girlfriend, couldn't understand Gordon's unusual behavior.

The article focuses on the season ending party of the Gowanus Yacht Club in Brooklyn, New York City, on the night of November 3, 2007. The party in which unlimited beer was served extended till the wee hours of November 4. Those who attended the party had their distinct opinions about it and the future ahead.

The article offers information regarding accountant Dirk Bouma's experience of watching a play in New York City theaters. It states that the accountant from Netherlands, on his first trip to the city, wanted to see a play but didn't know which one; therefore, he sought the help of a reporter outside the TKTS booth at the South Street Seaport, in making choices.

The article presents information about the dog watchers at the dog runs held in Washington Square Park, New York City. The watchers ranged from college students to retirees to people half a world away from their dogs at home. For some people in New York, watching dogs play, bark and sniff is a kind of therapy. A man from West Village said that they are so innocent and love unconditionally.

The article reports on the fine imposed on Michael Torres, a mechanic, for wading through the water of a fountain at Crown Heights in Brooklyn, New York City on August 24, 2007. It is stated that the fine was imposed on Torres for health reasons as the water was not treated and there was chances that the water might contain glass and other sharp objects. It is informed that fine was imposed on several other visitors also who were found wading through the water.

The article reports on the presence of pigeons in the Whitehall terminal of the Staten Island Ferry in Manhattan, New York City. It is stated that several pigeons are found flying, foraging, and sleeping in the waiting room, who enter the building through its large doors leading to the boats. Captain James C. DeSimone, ferry's chief operating officers, informs that the city officials are planning to install metal spikes inside the terminal to prevent the pigeons from flying freely in the hall.

The article offers information on the meeting of the Unatics, a unicycle club, at Grant's Tomb in Riverside Park, New York City on July 1, 2007. 14-year-old James Sui displayed his talent by hopping down a set of four stairs at once and remaining upright. Jazz musician and professor Ted Piltzecker traced circles with his unicycle while juggling three balls.

The article focuses on the role of the tourist guides of New York in keeping track of the unmarked historical sites of the state. It is stated that the guides know the history of many events and historical sites, which don't even have plaques on them. Researcher Kevin Walsh's book "Forgotten New York," provides an insight into many historical and cultural sites in the state.

The article focuses on the announcement by the New York City Department of Parks & Recreation that it would install mats at four beaches in the city. According to the department, the mats will make it easy for disabled people to visit the beaches. A spokeswoman for the department says that the mats will be installed at Beach 116th Street in the Rockways, Orchard Beach, Midland Beach and Brighton Beach.

The article presents information related to the Public School 321's first open mike night, a fund-raiser program, at a Barnes & Noble store in Park Slope, Brooklyn, New York City. The students read their original poems as part of the program in which the bookstore donated a part of its sales in favor of the school.

The article reports that work on the Ward Bread Bakery complex in Brooklyn, New York City, would be stopped due to investigation into the accident, in which a parapet of the building fell five stories damaging several cars. Developer Forest City Ratner Cos. was getting the building demolished. The Empire State Development Corporation and the developer announced the project halt. Opponents of the project had earlier tried to get the 97-year-old building designated as a city landmark.

The article reports on issues concerning the values of trees in New York City. According to Fiona Watt, chief of forestry and horticulture for the city, trees in lower-density areas are valuable in Manhattan and high-density areas because they provide the greatest environmental benefits. It is stated that trees with large leaves are valuable because they consume more carbon dioxide. A study found that homes with a tree sell for almost one percent more than similar homes without trees.

The article explores the Museum of Natural History in New York City. It is informed that the Akeley Hall of African mammals in the museum, exhibits tigers and gorillas. The Milstein Hall of Ocean Life in museum is described to be serene and dark, where films and music of underwater scenes is played. It is reported that this dimly lit hall is usually visited by families who like to sleep and relax there.

The article presents information related to Staten Island ferry, a public transportation in New York City, which is also being used by tourists mainly to take pictures of the Statue of Liberty. While regular passengers are generally oblivious to the bridges and towers of Manhattan and Brooklyn, tourists go to the boat's upper two decks with cameras to take pictures of the Statue.

The article presents information about the rusty steel anchor lying on a small pedestal outside townhouse in Brooklyn, New York.

The article reports on the status and developments of Gimbels, a former department store building in Manhattan, New York City.

The article reports that on March 22, 2007, the police were out in force searching for a man who demanded money from a teller at a branch of Citibank Corp. in Brooklyn, New York City and made threats with an explosive device. This is the fourth bank robbery over the last two weeks. The same method was used in each of these robberies.

The article focuses on the New York City firefighters stationed at a firehouse in Lower Manhattan. Two of its members died on August 18, 2007 in a fire in an office building adjacent to the former site of the World Trade Center which had been damaged in the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Eleven firefighters from the company died on that day. Family members and other firefighters recall the two men who died in the latest disaster.