FBI Flees Posh Hotel Fire After Chinese Exile Arrest | NYC Top Stories

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FBI Evacuates Swank UES Hotel Fire After Chinese Exile Arrest: Reports

Fire erupted at The Sherry-Netherland hours after a Chinese billionaire was arrested on fraud charges, according to officials and reports.

Man Spray-Painted Swastika On Charging Bull In Racist Rampage: DA

James Ryan, 40, of Colorado, faces hate crime charges after prosecutors said he scrawled racist graffiti over Lower Manhattan.

Pols Call On LIC Lawmaker To Resign Amid Sexual Assault Allegations

Assembly Member Juan Ardila has been called on to resign by state Senator Kristen Gonzalez, Julia Salazar, and Mike Gianaris, among others.

Bed-Stuy Council Rep Can't Find An Affordable Apartment In Bed Stuy

New York City Council Member Chi Ossé describes his hunt for a new home as "tiring, treacherous, and competitive."

100s Of UWSers Sign Letter Of Support For New 83rd Street Safe Haven

"As Upper West Side community members, we offer our strong support for the new Safe Haven planned for West 83rd Street, " the letter reads.