Opening with a lovely quote from George Foster in 1849, the New York Public Library serves up a digital collection on lunching in New York City where "every thing is done differently… but in eating the difference is more striking than in any other branch of human economy." This offering complements an in situ exhibit that was held at the library from June 2012 to February 2013. First-time visitors...

Prepared by the Comptroller of New York City, William C. Thompson, Jr., and his colleagues, this 65-page report offers an intensive look into the short and long term economic impact of 9/11 on the city. Along with looking at the loss of human capital and potential as a result of these events, the report details the impact on the city's budget, cash balances, and the impact of the federal aid...