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POLL: Are You Grateful for NYC's Smoking Laws?
Study suggests city residents have lower lung cancer rates than upstate New Yorkers due to smoking prohibitions.

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Study suggests city residents have lower lung cancer rates than upstate New Yorkers due to smoking prohibitions.

Dog walkers post video of Tompkins Park dog run event online.
Films at the Brooklyn Museum, Martin Luther King Jr. Concerts, Kings County Tennis League's Annual Fundraiser.
From barber shops to wine stores, the nominees are in. Now it's up to you.
From day care to veterinarians, the nominees are chosen. Now it's up to you to decide the winners.
Increased NYPD presence meant to prevent copycats, ease fears, after "Dark Knight Rises" shooting, says Police Commissioner Ray Kelly.
Increased NYPD presence meant to prevent copycats, ease fears, after "Dark Knight Rises" shooting, says Police Commissioner Ray Kelly.
It's time to vote on the Best Breakfast Spot in Queens for the Readers’ Choice 2012 winner.
It's time to vote on the Best Meal From a Top Restaurant in Queens for the Readers’ Choice 2012 winner.
It's time to vote on the Best Health Food Store in Brooklyn for the Readers’ Choice 2012 winner.
It's time to vote on the Best Gourmet Food Store in Brooklyn for the Readers’ Choice 2012 winner.
It's time to vote on the Best Hair Salon in Brooklyn for the Readers’ Choice 2012 winner.
It's time to vote on the Best Cocktail Spot in Brooklyn for the Readers’ Choice 2012 winner.
It's time to vote on the Best Special Occasion Restaurant in Brooklyn for the Readers’ Choice 2012 winner.
It's time to vote on the Best Dry Cleaner in Brooklyn for the Readers’ Choice 2012 winner.
It's time to vote on the Best Car Service in Brooklyn for the Readers’ Choice 2012 winner.
It's time to vote on the Best Pub in Brooklyn for the Readers’ Choice 2012 winner.
It's time to vote on the Best New Bar in Brooklyn for the Readers’ Choice 2012 winner.
It's time to vote on the Best Park/Place to Go for a Walk in Queens for the Readers’ Choice 2012 winner.
It's time to vote on the Best Wine Store in Brooklyn for the Readers’ Choice 2012 winner.