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Cause Of Death For Food Network Star Found Dead In NYC Revealed
Police were called to her address before 8 a.m. on June 17 and found an unresponsive woman who was soon pronounced dead.
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NYC Announces New Cellphone Ban Policy For Upcoming School Year
Around $4.3 million of state funds are being used to help implement the policy.
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More Than 2 Dozen Injured In Bus Crash At Port Authority Bus Terminal
The incident happened just before 9 a.m., officials said.
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3 Injured After NYC Building Facade Collapses, FDNY Says
The cause of the facade collapse is not known at this time.
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Rikers Island Detainee Dies After Medical Episode At Jail, Officals Say
EMS tried to revive the man, but were unsuccessful, officials said.
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Largest-Ever Summer Streets Begins This Saturday: See Full Schedule
Summer Streets is set to return this Saturday, July 26, and will run for five consecutive Saturdays through August 23.
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NYC Charter Commission Approves 5 Ballot Measures: What To Know
The five ballot proposals will appear on voter's ballot in November for general elections.
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Here Are The Most Expensive NYC Neighborhoods: See List
The rankings were compiled by comparing sales records between April 1 and June 30 of 2024 to the same period this year.
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Decomposing Body Found In NYC Apartment, Police Say
Officers responded to an apartment on 63rd Street near 23rd Avenue in Bensonhurst on Monday.
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Man Charged After Teen Is Fatally Stabbed In NYC Station
The incident happened at the 14th Street Subway Station just after 7 p.m. last Saturday, police said.
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Man Charged For Beating Wife To Death Last Year, DA Says
The victim's cause of death was determined to be blunt force trauma to the head.
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NYC Proposes New Rules For Basement, Backyard Apartments
The Department of Buildings will host a virtual public hearing on August 18 at 11 a.m.
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Teen Charged After Shooting Near Stonewall Inn Following NYC Pride
The shooting stemmed from a fight between two groups of teenagers, police said.
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VIDEO: Footage Shows Overcrowded ICE Holding Facility In Lower Manhattan
Individuals detained at the facility have been there for days and weeks at a time without showers, medication or a change of clothes.
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Woman Struck By Train After Falling Onto Tracks, Police Say
An investigation remains ongoing.
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Baby Thrown Down Garbage Chute Of NYC Building
Officers initially responded to a call of an emotionally disturbed person before finding the 1-year-old child.
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NYC Restaurant Week Returns For Summer 2025: Here's What To Know
The summer restaurant week begins Monday and will run until Sunday, August. 17.
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NYC Carriage Horse Driver Acquitted Of Charges
A carriage horse named Ryder collapsed at W. 45th St. near Ninth Ave. in 2022.
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More Than 50 NYC Stations Have Platform Barriers Installed: See Where
The installation is part of an initiative to install barriers at more than 100 subway stations by the end of the year.
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Arsonist Accused Of Torching 11 NYPD Vehicles Arrested: NYPD
The suspect was wanted in connection with the June 12 incident.
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