James Caan, Legendary 'Godfather' Actor Dies | NYC Week In Review

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James Caan, Legendary 'Godfather' Actor And NYer, Dies At 82

Famed actor James Caan died Wednesday evening, his official Twitter account announced. He was born in The Bronx and grew up in Queens.

NYPD Reserved VIP Areas For 4th Of July Fireworks: Report

Some would-be spectators were turned away from fireworks viewing areas where gathered NYPD family and friends, according to Gothamist.

'Just Keep Looking': At-Risk NYers Seek Hard-To-Find Monkeypox Vaccine

Monkeypox cases doubled in the week after the city ran out of vaccine. Now, at-risk city dwellers await appointments for 6, 000 new doses.

NYC Bodega Worker Free On Bail As Eric Adams Defends Stabbing

Jose Alba, 51, who is accused of fatally stabbing Austin Simon, 37, had his bail lowered as many argued the incident was self-defense.

NYC Weed Sector Takes Hit When State Rolls Up With Cease And Desists

A sticky situation unfolded when 17 city businesses — accused of masquerading as legal dispensaries — received cease and desist letters.

NYC Underreported Ferry System Costs By $224M: Audit

Officials hid the ferry system's true cost as former Mayor Bill de Blasio pushed for $2.75 fares, said Comptroller Brad Lander.

R. Kelly Taken Off Suicide Watch In NYC Federal Jail, Officials Say

The convicted sex offender was placed on — and tried to fight — suicide watch after he received a 30-year prison sentence last week.

Alternate Side Parking Returns In Full Force For NYC Drivers

"Bring the pandemic back, " tweeted one New Yorker as the city reinstated rules that require drivers to move their vehicles twice a week.