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NYC's New Sister City Claims To Have Invented Democracy

Athens, Greece, became the newest "sister city" to the Big Apple Thursday as their two mayors signed a symbolic agreement.

Broadway Is (Almost) Back As NYC Tourism Hits Post-COVID Highs: Study

Theaters are at 86 percent pre-pandemic attendance, while hotels keep filling up, according to the city's Economic Development Corporation.

NYPD 'Blindsided' By Controversial Plan To Commit Mentally Ill: Report

Mayor Eric Adams' plan to send more mentally ill people to hospitals took cops by surprise, on top of advocates' criticism, a report says.

'Green Book' Actor's Body Dumped In NYC: NYPD, Report

Frank Vallelonga, 60, was found dead Monday, police said. His acting credits include "Green Book, " "The Birthday Cake" and "The Sopranos."

Man Gets 3 Yrs For UWS Hit-And-Run That Killed 'Gone Girl' Actress: DA

Moped driver Brian Boyd was sentenced Wednesday in the fatal hit and run that killed "Gone Girl" actress Lisa Banes on the Upper West Side.

Rescue Dog Runway Show Set For Chelsea: What To Know

The runway show will look to showcase rescue dogs and also promote different types of pet-related products.

Officer Falls 20 Feet From Helicopter At Queens Police Academy: NYPD

The police officer was in training when he fell and fractured his leg, authorities said.