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NYC Heroin Ring Earned $50K A Week, Prosecutors Say

Police seized millions of dollars in drugs, plus cash, jewelry and designer handbags from the alleged kingpins' homes, prosecutors said.

Travel Advisory Issued As Snow Bears Down On NYC

The city has readied 695 salt spreaders and 1,000 plows in preparation for bad weather, expected to hit Thursday.

2 Women's Marches Organized In NYC This Year As Leaders Feud

Accusations of anti-Semitism resulted in arguments between two groups of organizers, resulting in two separate Marches this Saturday.

City Revokes Permit For Tallest UWS Tower, Borough President Says

Extell Development revealed plans to build a 775-foot-tall development on West 66th Street in 2017.

Mayor's Plan For Elite Schools Hinders Park Slope Kids: Parents

All 21 parents who spoke at a meeting in Park Slope had a problem with the mayor's plan to diversify the city's specialized high schools.

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Photos courtesy of the New York City Special Narcotics Prosecutor's office