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Jon Stewart appears at a House Judiciary Committee hearing on Tuesday in Washington, D.C.
Jon Stewart appears at a House Judiciary Committee hearing on Tuesday in Washington, D.C. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

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'Shameful': Jon Stewart Excoriates Congress Over 9/11 Fund

The comedian reamed Congress for failing to renew a fund for 9/11 first responders in a fiery statement to a mostly empty dais of lawmakers.

Strand Bookstore Becomes Landmark Despite Owner's Opposition

The Strand Bookstore got designated Landmark status despite a long campaign by its owner to avoid the designation.

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10th Brooklyn School Closed For Flouting Measles Vaccine Rules

A Williamsburg school was closed Tuesday for not complying with city rules during the measles outbreak, which has reached nearly 600 cases.

SEE: New 25,000-Square-Foot Park In Dumbo Is Residents-Only

One of the largest private parks in the city will only be available to residents at these new luxury towers on Jay Street.

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Fairway Opens Cooking School At UWS Supermarket

Fairway's "The Cooking Place" is located in a newly-renovated space above its Broadway and West 74th Street store.

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