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NYC Dentist Did Unnecessary Root Canal On Kids, Pays $753K: AG

Unneeded "baby root canals" were conducted on children in Brooklyn, The Bronx and Queens as part of a scam to defraud Medicaid, said James.

Park Slope Precinct Plagued By Discrimination: Lawsuit

A Park Slope NYPD captain ignored calls from a black, female officer even when local schools faced bomb threats, a recent lawsuit claims.

Peter Zisopoulos, Suspect In Astoria EMS Murder, Is Arraigned In Court

Zisopoulos, a 34-year-old Astoria resident, could spend decades in prison if convicted of murdering EMS Lt. Alison Russo-Elling.

Teenage Tourist Sucker-Punched On Upper West Side: Report

A 17-year-old tourist from Nashville was walking Wednesday near Central Park, when he was randomly attacked, the New York Post reported.

NYC's Wages Falling Far Behind Record-High Rents, Study Finds

The gap between wage growth and rent is at its widest point since 2008, a new study found.