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Toddler Killed In 6-Story East New York Fall, Officials Say

Two-year-old Lareese Williams Jr. died Monday morning after falling six stories from his East New York home, officials said.

Man Hit By Subway Train With Girl, 5, In His Arms, Cops Say

The train hit and killed the 45-year-old in The Bronx after he jumped in front of it holding the girl, who survived with minor injuries.

Stranded Prospect Park Paddle Boater Saved By FDNY Rescue Team

Prospect Park saw a daring helicopter and FDNY rescue Sunday when a lone paddle boater's boat lost the capacity to paddle, officials said.

United Nations Street Closures: NYC Goes On Gridlock Alert

Midtown will be on gridlock alert this week as the United Nations hosts its 74th session of the General Assembly, police said.

Hotly Contested Flood Protection Plan Gets Go-Ahead From City Planning

A plan to bury and rebuild East River Park to protect it from coastal flooding was approved by the City Planning Commission.

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