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Briefing: Winter Storm Hits the Northeast

Briefing: Winter Storm Hits the Northeast Forecasts called for 8 to 12 inches of snow in New York City. Parts of New England could get up to 18 inches of snow. {$excerpt:n} Source: New York Times

Take a Spin Through the Disco Era

Take a Spin Through the Disco Era RollerJam, on Staten Island, is New York’s only indoor, year-round skating rink. Glide along with the regulars for some “old-fashioned fun.” {$excerpt:n} Source: New York Times

Can Raf Simons Reinvent Calvin Klein?

Can Raf Simons Reinvent Calvin Klein? One of the most respected designers of his generation has come to New York to reboot Calvin Klein, and the fashion world is cheering. {$excerpt:n} Source: New York Times

Editorial: Albany Smothers a Plastic-Bag Law

Editorial: Albany Smothers a Plastic-Bag Law The New York State Legislature bowed to the plastic bag industry in voting to strike down a city law that would improve the environment. {$excerpt:n} Source: New York Times

Police to Strengthen Force in New York’s Most Violent Borough

Police to Strengthen Force in New York’s Most Violent Borough The assignment of 75 new investigators to the Bronx follows an analysis by The Times that showed detectives burdened by staggering caseloads. {$excerpt:n} Source: New York Times

Partner Describes Officer’s Death, but His Life Remains Shrouded

Partner Describes Officer’s Death, but His Life Remains Shrouded At the trial of a man accused of fatally shooting Officer Randolph Holder, prosecutors have said little about the third-generation police officer. {$excerpt:n} Source: New York Times

Fong Inn Too, a Chinatown Mainstay Since 1933, Closes Its Doors

Fong Inn Too, a Chinatown Mainstay Since 1933, Closes Its Doors The store, the oldest family-owned tofu and noodle shop in New York, cites increasing competition, a shrinking customer base and a generational shift. {$excerpt:n} Source: New York Times

Entrepreneurship: Want to Sell Handmade Soap? Join the Crowd

Entrepreneurship: Want to Sell Handmade Soap? Join the Crowd With its low barrier to entry and recession-proof status, soap-making has become an attractive commercial endeavor — and many have taken notice. {$excerpt:n} Source: New York Times