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Man Charged In NYC Shooting Of NFL Player, Police Say
The suspect was taken into custody in Buffalo on Monday and was extradited to New York City to face charges.
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I cover New York City for Patch as a local editor after a brief stint covering Brooklyn. Previously, I've worked as a breaking news reporter for the Staten Island Advance and before that I covered local news on Long Island.
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Mets Closer Edwin Diaz Signs Three-Year Deal With Dodgers: What To Know
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Two Men Found Dead In Separate Cars 1 Day Apart: NYPD
The city medical examiner’s office will determine the official cause of death for the two men.
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Person Of Interest Taken Into Custody In NYC Shooting Of NFL Player
The NYPD released surveillance images of the man shortly after the incident.
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Drivers Will Face Harsher Penalties For Breaking These Traffic Laws In 2026: See List
Penalties for a number of traffic violations will go up in 2026.
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See Which NYC Neighborhoods Have The Longest And Shortest Home Ownership: Study
In two neighborhoods in Manhattan, New Yorkers kept their homes for 13 years on average.
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Man Shot And Killed, Snaps 12-Day Streak Of No Murders In NYC
The city went 12 days, from Nov. 25 to Dec. 7, without a homicide, according to the NYPD.
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Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani Will Move To Gracie Mansion In January
Gracie Mansion has been the official home of New York City mayors for decades, dating back to Fiorello La Guardia.
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Mayor-Elect Mamdani, Adams Trade Barbs On Ending Homeless Encampment Sweeps
Homeless encampment sweeps began in 2022 under current mayor Eric Adams.
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Swedish Candy Brand, CandyKing, Set To Open First U.S. Store In NYC
The shop, located at 306 Bleecker St., will feature CandyKing’s signature 27-foot-wide, six-foot-tall candy wall.
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NYC Ferry Will Add More Stops, Change Routes Next Week: What To Know
The new route changes will go into effect on Monday, Dec. 8.
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NYC Restaurants Ordered Closed November 28 - December 5
Six restaurants closed in New York City this week.
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Man Arrested, Attacked Homeowners At Violent NYC Car Meet Up: NYPD
A private security guard and a homeowner tried to defuse the situation but were assaulted by a violent mob.
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Man Arrested For Setting NYC Subway Rider On Fire, Police Say
The suspect was arrested on Thursday in the East Village.
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Man Sucker-Punches Teen Girl During Unprovoked Attack In Queens
The NYPD released surveillance images of the suspect on Wednesday.
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Antonio Reynoso, Brooklyn Borough President, Will Run For Congress
The 42-year-old is the first candidate to declare to run for the NY-7 seat being vacated by Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez.
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These 2 Subway Lines Will Swap Routes Between Manhattan and Queens: MTA
The route swap will start on Dec. 8.
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Gymwear Brand Gymshark Set To Open Flagship Store In NYC
The flagship store, located at 11 Bond Street, will open to the public on December 13.
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PHOTOS: Suspect Sought For Setting NYC Subway Rider On Fire
Police released surveillance images of the man on Tuesday.
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Aaron Judge And Jalen Brunson Received Votes For Mayor: See Their Totals
The city's board of elections released the final vote count for the general election on Tuesday.
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