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Raccoons Take Over Queens Block, Residents Say

Jamaica residents told ABC7 that raccoons are wreaking havoc on a stretch of 164th Street.

Group Sues To Block Tallest Planned Tower On UWS

Extell Development's planned tower will rise 775-feet-tall on West 66th Street between Columbus Avenue and Central Park West.

State Pledges $2M To Harlem Bridge Walking, Cycling Upgrades

Improvements include expanded sidewalks and bike lanes, safer bridge approaches and improved signage and lighting for 13 Harlem River spans.

Car Catches Fire Near City Hall Park, FDNY Says

A car caught fire Friday morning on Broadway near City Hall Park, FDNY said.

Ping Pong Club 'SPIN' Opens Midtown Restaurant

The new business combines SPIN's original ping pong concept with a focus on dining.

Also Worth A Look Today

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• 'Affordable' Bushwick Apartments Cost $2,449 A Month

Across America

• Coast Guard Officer Accused Of Terror Plot To Be Freed For Trial
• Measles Cases Hit Record High Since Eradication In US

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