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  • November 2007

    • Take a Bite Out of the Big Apple

      TimeOut  |  Nov 25, 07 5:00 AM CST

      Take a Bite Out of the Big Apple

      (Newser) - New York doesn't slow down just because the weather gets nippy. If anything, there's even more to do in the city that never sleeps. TimeOut recommends catching the Washington Square Tree Lighting Dec. 4. Those seeking a little more flexibility in their plans can check out the origami Christmas tree at the Museum of Natural History, already on display, or attend any one of the Rockettes' daily performances through Dec. 13 More »

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      New York City  • New York  • holiday travel  • Central Park  • Grand Central Station  • Lincoln Center

  • July 2007

    • No Asbestos in Air After NY Blast

      New York Times  |  Jul 19, 07 2:31 PM CDT

      No Asbestos in Air After NY Blast

      (Newser) - No asbestos was found in the air today after a steam pipe explosion that led to one death and injured more than 30 in midtown Manhattan yesterday. The carcinogen has turned up in dirt and debris in and near the area, but officials say damage to long-term health is very unlikely given the brief exposure, reports the New York Times . More »

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      New York City  • Manhattan  • explosion  • carcinogens  • Grand Central Station  • asbestos  • steam

    • Steam Explosion Leaves 1 Dead

      New York Daily News  |  Jul 19, 07 5:33 AM CDT

      Steam Explosion Leaves 1 Dead

      (Newser) - One person is dead and 30 are injured after a steam pipe ruptured in midtown Manhattan yesterday, shooting a volcano-like eruption of steam, mud and debris 30 stories high and prompting fears of a terrorist attack. The casualty was a middle-aged woman who had a heart attack when the steam shot from the ground next to her, the New York Daily News reports. More »

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      Manhattan  • Grand Central Station

    • Steam Explosion Rattles NYers

      Associated Press  |  Jul 18, 07 6:20 PM CDT

      Steam Explosion Rattles NYers

      (Newser) - An explosion in a steam pipe under the street near Grand Central Station at rush hour today gave New Yorkers a case of nerves, sending a guyer of steam many stories into the air and spattering onlookers with mud. The police department hastened to confirm that it was not terrorism related. More »

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