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NYC Bull Riding Rodeo Cruel And Should Be Banned, Advocates Say

Advocates supporting legislation to ban techniques used during rodeo competitions want MSG to cancel its June event.

Broker Fee Ban Put On Hold After Realtors File Challenge

A New York State ruling that said tenants cannot be forced to pay broker fees has been put on hold.

Crackdown Would Target Reckless Drivers With Many Camera Violations

A proposed law would target drivers who have repeat violations for reckless driving.

WaHi Street To Be Renamed For Dominican Independence Day

City Council will rename 181st Street and Amsterdam Avenue's intersection "27 de Febrero Way" to celebrate New York's Dominican community.

Bed-Stuy Man Pleads Guilty In 2005 Cold Case Murder: DA

Julius Esquilin, 37, pleaded guilty to manslaughter on Monday in the shooting death of his girlfriend Desiree Cofield, 22, authorities said.

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