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New York Cares Adds to Coat Drive Drop-off Points
50,000 coats are needed immediately for New Yorkers in need.

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50,000 coats are needed immediately for New Yorkers in need.

Also: a stolen bike and a damaged car in this week's reports from the 70th Precinct.
Canines can no longer belly up to the bar due to fines from the Department of Health.
Though elected as a Democrat, Senator Simcha Felder will caucus with Republicans.
The 70th Precinct and the Fiske Terrace Neighborhood Association met Tuesday night to discuss crime in the area and what can be done to remain safe.
At P.S. 139's annual clothing swap and blood drive on Sat., Nov. 17, the parents association will host a bake sale to raise funds for the cause.
Bring coats to police precincts, public libraries or to your neighbor's home.
Volunteer organization aims to distribute 50,000 coats to Staten Island, the Rockaways and other hard-hit areas as well as 150,000 coats to others.
Bring coats to police precincts, public libraries or to your neighbor's home.
Volunteer organization aims to distribute 50,000 coats to Staten Island, the Rockaways and other hard-hit areas as well as 150,000 coats to others.
Bring coats to police precincts, public libraries or to your neighbor's home.
‘Historic gastronomist’ Sarah Lohman will host a meal inspired by the culinary traditions behind Thanksgiving.
Drivers should expect delays in these areas.
District Leader Rodneyse Bichotte and the Transit Forward Coalition are looking for volunteers to join Saturday's relief efforts in the Rockaways.
Drivers should expect delays in these areas.
Man wanted for 11 known robberies or attempted robberies of Brooklyn businesses.
Starting tomorrow, the last digit of your license plate will determine when you can buy gas.
Attend a neighborhood get-together filled with food, wine and art to support local causes.
The man was transported Long Island College Hospital with knee injuries Wednesday, police say.
"I expected problems in hard-hit areas, but nothing close to this," the Councilman said.