New York Public Library

Recession forces New York City libraries to check out early

The New York Public Library announced in early February that it would reduce hours at two-thirds of its 87 locations, the most drastic change made since 2001 in the aftermath of Sept. 11, 2001, according to NYPL administrators. Put into effect on Feb. 16, this reduction comes on the heels of a $5.9 million mid-year cut for Fiscal Year 2010.

By Kim Kirschenbaum | Feb 24 05:09 am ET

Fire department talks history

The history of local city firefighters blazes on.

By Ann Chou | Oct 9 02:13 am ET

New York Public Library discontinues on-site book sales

The New York Public Library recently decided to discontinue all in-store library sales, and at the Morningside Heights branch on Broadway between 112th and 113th streets, Saturday marked the final such sale.

By Cathi Choi | Oct 4 10:51 pm ET

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