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Controversial Columbus Circle Statue Gets Honored By State

City officials debated whether to remove the statue in 2017 as a mayoral commission studied controversial monuments, statues and symbols.

NYC Taxi Commissioner Chased From Vigil For Uber Driver's Suicide

Some taxi workers weren't pleased Meera Joshi showed up to mourn Fausto Luna, an Uber driver who died by suicide last week.

Bushwick Woman Killed By Ex In Front Of Mother: Police And Report

Police want to question Gabriel Rivera about the fatal shooting of Sade Sanchez in Bushwick Sunday night.

East Side Flood Barrier Design Overhauled By City

The city is moving forward with a new flood barrier design that accelerates the timeline but nearly doubles costs.

Aging In NYC: Photographer Captures Senior Life In The City

Photographer Herb Bardavid focuses on seniors getting out on the town for a long-term project. Here are some stories he's shared with Patch.

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