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A bearded dragon (not this one) stolen from an Upper West Side pet store was returned after police caught the thief.
A bearded dragon (not this one) stolen from an Upper West Side pet store was returned after police caught the thief. (Giorgio Cosulich/Getty Images)

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Bearded Dragon Stolen From UWS Pet Store Is Safe

An Upper West Side family is celebrating the return of its beloved pet after the lizard was swiped from a neighborhood pet store, police said.

Cyclist Killed By Cement Truck In East Williamsburg: Cops

A cyclist was hit and killed by a cement truck in East Williamsburg early Monday afternoon, just four days after another cyclist's death only a few neighborhoods away sparked outrage among advocates and elected officials.

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NYC Starts Fines Under Styrofoam Ban

Good luck finding styrofoam plates for your next cookout. New York City will start slapping businesses with fines Monday for selling single-use styrofoam products that have been technically banned for months, officials said

After Attack On 2 Trans Women In Jackson Heights, Allies Speak Up

A pepper-spray attack on two transgender women in Jackson Heights the weekend of the WorldPride Parade has rattled peers and allies.

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Trump Accuses Cuomo Of Using NY Attorney General Against Him

President Donald Trump accused New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo Monday of using state Attorney General Letitia James against him and his businesses.

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