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Nxivm Sex Cult Head Keith Raniere Found Guilty In Brooklyn Court

A Brooklyn jury found Nxivm leader Keith Raniere guilty of racketeering and sex trafficking Wednesday.

Astoria Family's Illegal Airbnb Ring Raked In $5M, City Says

New York City has accused a group of Astoria residents of running a sprawling network of illegal Airbnb rentals across three boroughs.

Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren Endorse Cabán For Queens DA

Presidential candidates Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren have endorsed public defender Tiffany Cabán for Queens DA.

Horse Carriage Drivers Buck Proposed Heat Regulations

A bill in the city council proposes barring horses from working when the heat index reaches 90 degrees. Drivers say it's unnecessary.

Ricky's To Close All But SoHo And Union Square Shops: Report

Ricky's NYC will close all but two shops in SoHo and near Union Square, according to a report.

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