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Join the 2012 AIDS Walk New York -- The World's Largest AIDS Fundraiser

On Sunday, May 20, 2012, more than 50,000 New Yorkers are expected to take part in the 27th annual AIDS Walk New York starting in Central Park. Join celebrities and your fellow New Yorkers for a walk in the park to raise money for AIDS charities.

Chelsea Neighborhood Profile

Chelsea is a neighborhood that has it all. Explore Chelsea and experience art, history, the great outdoors, and some fantastic nightlife.

Tribeca Neighborhood Guide

Learn all about Tribeca -- one of Manhattan's hottest neighborhoods. Our Tribeca neighborhood guide offers essential info for living in Tribeca and a guide to things to do for those just visiting.

F. Murray Abraham in The Merchant of Venice at Pace University

See F. Murray Abraham as Shylock in Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice at Pace University.

The Algonquin Hotel -- Enjoy Cocktails in a New York Literary Landmark

The Algonquin Hotel is a New York City literary landmark -- the former meeting place of Dorothy Parker and her fellow wits on the Algonquin Round Table and home of New York's most famous cat.

George Steinbrenner -- New York Yankees Owner

Biography of George Steinbrenner, the owner of the New York Yankees.

Bill Thompson -- New York City Comptroller Runs for Mayor

Learn more about Bill Thompson, New York City Comptroller and candidate for New York City Mayor

Michael R. Bloomberg -- Mayor of New York City Seeks Re-election

Profile of Michael R. Bloomberg, Republican mayor of New York City seeking re-election for historic third term in 2009.

Relationship Experts Tamsen Fadal and Matt Titus

Relationship Experts Tamsen Fadal and Matt Titus are the husband-and-wife authors of relationship books Why Hasn't He Called and Why Hasn't He Proposed and stars of the Lifetime series Matched in Manhattan.

Housing Works Bookstore Cafe

The Housing Works Bookstore Cafe is a Soho Bookstore, Cafe, and Event Space to Benefit Housing Works, the the largest community-based AIDS service organization in the United States.

Jennifer Leavitt- Wipf

Biography of About.com contributor Jennifer Leavitt-Wipf

Lauren Krauze

Lauren Krauze is a freelance writer and contributor to About.com

Joe Torre -- New York Yankees Manager and Native New Yorker

Biography of Joe Torre, the manager of the New York Yankees.

Philip Seymour Hoffman

Biography of actor Philip Seymour Hoffman, a veteran New York actor and Tony and Oscar nominee. Philip Seymour Hoffman is widely recognized as one of the country's greatest actors under 40. He is currently known for his Oscar-nominated performance as Truman Capote in Capote.

Jon Stewart: Fake News Icon and Daily Show Host

As host of The Daily Show, Jon Stewart has become one of New York City's funniest icons. Born in New York as Jonathan Stuart Leibowitz, Jon Stewart hones his comedic skills in New York comedy clubs before hitting it big as a movie star, fake news authority, Tucker Carlson adversary, and host of the 2006 Oscars.