Edwin Raymond, a retired police lieutenant and former whistle-blower himself, was sworn in at a ceremony that paid homage to Frank Serpico, the famous anti-corruption detective of the 1970s.

How the scion Sammy Nussdorf found his calling among the carefully arranged shelves of Meadow Lane, his chic market in Lower Manhattan.

A comedian and his friends are transforming a vacant retail space at the West 4th Street station with freebies, art and puppet shows to make commutes more enjoyable.