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Uber Driver Arrested After Trying To Rape Sleeping Passenger, Police Say

The driver is accused of touching and fondling the woman without her consent.

Murdered Playwright Moved To Greenpoint After Witnessing Cop's Killing

George Carroll fled Cypress Hills for Greenpoint for safety after witnessing the murder of Officer Peter Figoski.

Suspect In Greenpoint Playwright's Murder Named By NYPD

Gary Correa, 19, is wanted for questioning by police.

J’Ouvert Safety Measures Will Make Crown Heights Like 'Times Square On New Year’s Eve'

The city is pushing back the start time of the festival, where four were shot last year, among other steps.

Confederate Flags In East Village Window Gets Tenant Sued

The man has displayed two Confederate flags in his windows for months.

Chess Player Stabbed In Union Square, Police Say

A 39-year-old man was stabbed early Monday in the middle of a game of chess, according to police.

Crowds In Awe As Solar Eclipse Gives NYC A Once In A Lifetime Show

The moon began to creep over the sun around 1:23 p.m.

Driver Critically Injured In Upper East Side Crash, Police Say

Early Monday morning a driver was critically injured when they rear-ended an SUV on the Upper East Side.

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