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Chef Rachael Ray onstage during a culinary demonstration at the Grand Tasting presented by ShopRite featuring Culinary Demonstrations at The IKEA Kitchen presented by Capital One at Pier 94 on Oct.12, 2019 in New York City.
Chef Rachael Ray onstage during a culinary demonstration at the Grand Tasting presented by ShopRite featuring Culinary Demonstrations at The IKEA Kitchen presented by Capital One at Pier 94 on Oct.12, 2019 in New York City. (John Lamparski/Getty Images for NYCWFF)

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Rachael Ray's New Gig: NYC Public Schools Lunch Lady

School lunches will be less "Eww" and more "Yum-o!" now that Rachael Ray is developing plant-based meals for the city, officials said.

Crown Heights Firefighter Testifies To Rampant Harassment Within FDNY

Anita Daniels testified that fellow firefighters have lit fires at her feet, smeared feces on the women's toilet and slapped her backside.

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Solitary Confinement Ban Goes Before NYC Council As Rikers Deaths Rise

City Council members are set to debate the end of solitary confinement Wednesday, just days after the 16th person died in the city's jails.

Floodwalls, Storm Gate Could Line Long Island City In New Army Plan

Floodwalls along Hunter's Point and a storm gate across Newtown Creek are part of the new $52 billion federal plan to guard against storms.

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Upper West Side Private School Named 6th Best In United States

The neighborhood school was also named the best private institution in New York City. Find out which.

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