New York City|News|
2 Men Wounded In Separate Manhattan Stabbings: NYPD
No arrests have been made in either incident as of Wednesday afternoon.
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- New York City, NY
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Man Found Dead On Side Of NYC Expressway Likely Murdered
The man apparently had been shot and was found hog-tied at the scene.
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Teen Injured After Shooting Near NYC School: Police
The victim suffered a gunshot wound to the leg, police said.
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Trans Health Care Cancelation Draws Thousands to NYU-Langone
New York Attorney General Letitia James said hospitals that refuse to provide treatment would be violating anti-discrimination laws.
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NYC Major Crimes Dropped Close to 17% In January: Data
Robberies decreased 26 percent, from 1,436 in 2024 to 1,063 this January.
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Queens, NY|News|
Dead Body Found On Side Of NYC Expressway: NYPD
The identity of the victim has not been released pending family notification.
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Woman Stabbed Multiple Times In NYC Home Invasion: Police
The victim was inside her apartment at Parsons Boulevard and Roosevelt Avenue in Flushing on Sunday.
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Queens, NY|News|
9 Injured After NYC School Bus Accident: Report
Six of the injured were children, police said.
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2 Teens Arrested For Taking NYC Subway Train On Joyride
A 15-year-old and 17-year-old boy were arrested with charges pending. Four other suspects were still at large.
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Brooklyn, NY|News|
Suspect Sought For Shooting Man Inside Brooklyn Deli: NYPD
The suspect shot a 25-year-old man twice in his shoulders.
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NYC Pedestrian Deaths Increased By More Than 20% In 2024, Study Finds
From 2023 to 2024, pedestrian fatalities increased by 21 percent. While child fatalities rose 33% in 2024, according to the study.
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Brooklyn, NY|News|
Teen, 16, Shot At NYCHA Housing Complex In Brooklyn: Police
The victim suffered a gunshot wound to the leg, police said.
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NYC Restaurants Ordered Closed Jan. 24 - 31
Only six restaurants in New York City closed this week.
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NYC Woman Among Those Killed In DC Plane Crash: Report
There were 67 victims onboard American Airlines' Flight 5382 that collided with an Army Black Hawk helicopter.
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New York City|News|
Subway Fare Evasion Down More Than 25% In Last Six Months: MTA
The data was collected from June 2024 through December 2024, according to officials.
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Queens, NY|News|
6 Suspects Sought For Taking NYC Subway Train On Joyride: NYPD
The incident happened last Saturday around 10:20 p.m. at the 36th Street and 4th Avenue subway station, police said.
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New York City|News|
Trump Administration Mulling Move To Halt Congestion Pricing: Report
President Trump vowed to end congestion pricing once he entered office.
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Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
Woman Attacked, Struck With Glass Bottle At NYC Subway Station
The incident happened inside the 59th Street-Lexington Avenue station on Wednesday.
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Justice Dept. Officials Discuss Dropping Case Against Mayor: Report
Justice Department officials under President Donald Trump have held talks about dropping the federal corruption against Mayor Adams.
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Queens, NY|News|
Man Shot And Killed Inside NYC Building Identified: Police
He was found unresponsive inside the building and was transported to North Shore Manhasset Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
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