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City Council Examines Hurricane Sandy Shelter Conditions in Oversight Hearing
Hurricane Sandy shelter volunteers and advocates testified Tuesday to the inadequate preparedness for the storm.

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Hurricane Sandy shelter volunteers and advocates testified Tuesday to the inadequate preparedness for the storm.

Hurricane shelter volunteers and advocates testified Tuesday to the inadequate preparedness for the storm.
Hurricane Sandy shelter volunteers and advocates testified Tuesday to the inadequate preparedness for the storm.
Hurricane Sandy shelter volunteers and advocates testified Tuesday to the inadequate preparedness for the storm.
Man wanted in connection with Feb. 2 rape of 22-year-old woman near Brooklyn College.
The Hsu-nami is now up against four other bands for the chance to compete in the Ultimate Battle on June 21.
The gate's original brick and marble design have been restored.
Of the 685,724 "reasonable suspicion stops" conducted citywide in 2011, 53.1 percent involved black individuals.
The fourth annual interfaith concert will include music from the Jewish, Christian and Muslim traditions.
Of the 685,724 "reasonable suspicion stops" conducted citywide in 2011, 53.1 percent involved black individuals.
Of the 685,724 "reasonable suspicion stops" conducted citywide in 2011, 53.1 percent involved black individuals.
Of the 685,724 "reasonable suspicion stops" conducted citywide in 2011, 53.1 percent involved black individuals.
Exhibitions, film screenings, workshops, lectures and performances will take place throughout Black History Month.
Turn in an operable weapon and receive a bank card, no questions asked.
"The work won't be easy and the fight will be difficult, but the future of the 57th Assembly District is bright," Mosley said during his Inaugural Address.
The Hsu-nami faces off against 14 other bands Friday at the Greene Space.
"The work won't be easy and the fight will be difficult, but the future of the 57th Assembly District is bright," Mosley said during his Inaugural Address.
The former Mayor of New York City passed away at the age of 88 early Friday morning from congestive heart failure.
The former Mayor of New York City passed away at the age of 88 early Friday morning from congestive heart failure.
The former mayor passed away at the age of 88 early Friday morning from congestive heart failure.