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Cuomo Tries To Win Amazon Back After Nasty Breakup

Like John Cusack blaring his boombox, Amazon's supporters in New York are making a last-ditch effort to woo the company to Long Island City.

Drivers Jeer, Activists Cheer Horses' Move Into Central Park

New York City's new rules on horse carriage pickups and dropoffs in Central Park took effect Friday, forcing a major change on an industry that has been fighting increased regulation for years.

Person Rescued From Gowanus Canal: FDNY

A person was rescued from the Gowanus Canal Friday afternoon, officials said. Emergency responders were called to the canal, near Third Avenue and Third Street, just after 3:30 p.m.

Family-Owned Candy Store Closes After 45 Years On Avenue B

A mom-and-pop candy store closed its doors on Thursday after some 45 years on Avenue B. Raul Candy Store, owned by Raul Santiago and his wife Petra Oliviery, has been on Avenue B since 1974, when Santiago said he purchased the business for just $1,500. Rent was $100, according to Santiago.

Brooklyn Cat Cafe Clashes With Health Inspectors Opening Day

The borough's first cat cafe, which opened its new location on Montague Street this week, is, for the time being, not a cafe. Inspectors denied the cafe a permit to serve food or drink after an inspection Wednesday, where it found that the cats violated its prohibition on animals.

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