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The year 2012 saw a record year of tourism for New York City. The city welcomed 52 million visitors who generated an estimated $55.3 billion in economic impact to the city’s economy spread across the five boroughs.  The rise in tourist visitations has led to an increase in the illegal hotels. … Full Article

Brooklyn Legal Services Corporation A, more commonly known as “Brooklyn A,” the long-term provider of free legal services to low-income residents and community organizations in the neighborhoods of North and East Brooklyn, is celebrating the new year with the arrival of an extraordinary group of  … Full Article

The Christmas season doesn’t end on Dec. 25 – wise kings Caspar, Melchior, and Balthasar will be riding live camels along Graham Avenue this Sunday, Jan. 6 as part of the 16th annual Three Kings Day Parade in Williamsburg.  … Full Article

Kings County District Attorney Charles J. Hynes on Wednesday announced the indictment of Meilech Schnitzler for allegedly throwing a cup of bleach in the face and eye of Rabbi Nathan (Nuchem) Rosenberg in Williamsburg on Dec. 11. … Full Article

There's good news for New Yorkers who fancy the East River Ferry: The city is looking to extend the popular service until at least 2019. … Full Article

The Edge, the record-breaking luxury condominium located along the Williamsburg waterfront, has sold out. According to exclusive marketing and sales firm MNS, the development sold the last of its 565 homes earlier this month. … Full Article

Brace yourself: Santacon – an event where thousands of tipsy, fully-costumed Santas throng the streets – is hitting the city this Saturday, December 15.  … Full Article

 A man has been arrested on charges he threw bleach into the face of a Williamsburg rabbi who publicizes claims of child sexual abuse in the ultra-Orthodox Jewish community. … Full Article

Police are investigating the theft of a statue of Jesus from a Williamsburg church. They say the statue was removed from its pedestal on Dec. 5. The 4-foot statue had stood outside the St. Peter and Paul Parish rectory on South Third Street. … Full Article

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