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Marijuana Could Become Legal In New York

The state Department of Health will study whether legalization is a good idea, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said.

Trapped Swans Rescued From Frozen Prospect Park Lake: Report

Animal lovers rushed to Prospect Park Sunday morning to rescue three swans trapped in a frozen lake, according to reports.

Escaped Prisoner Could Be Hiding On NYC Subway, Report Claims

Jerry Mercado could be trying to blend in while wearing a bright orange prison-issued jumpsuit, NBC reported.

Thefts Force Bed-Stuy Walgreens To Freeze Out Haagen-Dazs

"It's an ice cream injustice," said a customer who came for chocolate cookie dough gelato and got nothing.

NYC Heroin Ring Recruited Customers From Treatment Program: Feds

Eleven drug traffickers were indicted Wednesday for their roles in the scheme.

Brooklyn Apartments Got Cheaper At End Of 2017, Study Shows

The borough still has one of the most expensive housing markets in the nation.

Famed DUMBO Pizza Joint Grimaldi's Closed By Health Department

The city agency ordered the famous pizzeria to close after an inspector found mice.

Punk Band Fugazi's Straight Edge Rants Become East Village Opera

An opera focused on Fugazi's on-stage banter will open in the East Village next month.

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