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2 Men Sought For Hanging Noose From NYC Water Tower: NYPD
The incident happened on March 25 on top of a water tower in Jackson Heights.
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New NYC Compost Rules Go Into Effect On April 1: What To Know
The warning period for the new law went into effect in October 2024 and will end on Tuesday.
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Suspects Sought After Vandalizing NYPD Vehicles At NYC Car Meetup
The incident happened around 1 a.m. on Sunday, near Rockaway Boulevard and 97th Ave. in Ozone Park.
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1 Dead, 2 Injured In Brooklyn Apartment Shooting, Police Say
The incident happened around 11 p.m. inside a building on Atlantic Avenue and Miller Avenue on Sunday.
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Driver Charged In NYC Fatal Crash That Killed Mother, 2 Children
The incident happened on Ocean Parkway near Quentin Road in Midwood.
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1 Dead, 2 Injured After Being Struck By Vehicle In Queens: Report
The incident happened near 87th Street and Atlantic Avenue in Ozone Park around 10:30 a.m. on Friday.
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These Are The Best NYC Neighborhoods For Buying A Home: See List
Brooklyn had six neighborhoods on the top 10 list of locations for buyers.
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Partial Solar Eclipse Will Be Visible In NYC: What To Know
The city is expected to max out around 40 percent visibility for the partial solar eclipse, officials said.
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NYC Restaurants Ordered Closed March 14 - 28
Eight restaurants closed in the last two weeks in New York City
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2 Men Scrawl Swastikas, 'Nazi' On Tesla In Brooklyn, Police Say
The NYPD released surveillance images of the suspects on Friday.
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Photos: Suspect Sought For Fatally Shooting Boy Getting Off MTA Bus
The suspect is accused of shooting Sincere Jazmin ,16, in the chest before fleeing the scene, police said.
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Boy Charged With Hate Crime, Attacked Black Teen Inside NYC Station
The incident happened as the victim was making his way to school on Monday, according to reports.
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When To See NYC Cherry Blossoms In 2025: Check Out These Trackers
The online cherry blossoms trackers update in real time, officials said.
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Person With Measles Traveled On Amtrak Train That Stopped In NYC
The passenger visited an urgent care clinic after experiencing symptoms over the weekend.
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Man Fatally Struck By NYC Subway Train In Times Square
The victim was pronounced dead at the scene, police said.
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2nd Suspect Charged In Fatal Stabbing Of Migrant Teen, NYPD Says
The second suspect, 17, was taken into custody on Wednesday, and has been charged with murder and gang assault.
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Police Identify Teen Fatally Shot After Getting Off MTA Bus
The 16-year-old may have gotten off an MTA bus nearby and got into a dispute with an unknown individual, who shot him.
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Teen Shot And Killed After Getting Off MTA Bus: Police
The teen was transported to Jamaica Hospital Medical Center, where he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead.
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City Council Approves Long-Awaited Scaffolding Shed Reforms
There are over 400 miles of scaffolding in New York City, according to officials.
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Q70 Bus Route To LaGuardia Airport Focus Of $160M Upgrades
The Port Authority Board of Commissioners will vote on the funding proposal at its meeting on Thursday.
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