Brooklyn, NY|News|
Man Killed After Being Assaulted In Back Of Cab In Brooklyn: NYPD
Michael Shelonchik was found unresponsive in the back of the vehicle, police said.
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New York City|News|
NYC Subway Shover Pleads Not Guilty To Attempted Murder: DA
The suspect allegedly pushed a 45-year-old man onto the tracks as a train pulled into the 18th Street subway station on New Year's Eve.
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New York City|News|
Teen, 15, Left Injured After NYC Subway Surfing Incident: NYPD
The victim suffered injures to his head. He was taken to NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi in stable condition.
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New York City|News|
Eataly Evokes The Italian Alps With New 'ALPINA' Pop-Up Experience
Eataly Flatiron in Manhattan will be hosting 'ALPINA' through March with special programming, Alpine cuisine and happy hour offers.
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Queens, NY|News|
Patient Stabbed To Death At NYC Psychiatric Hospital: NYPD
The suspect has been charged with murder, criminal possession of a weapon, and tampering with physical evidence.
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Brooklyn, NY|News|
Man Shoved Rider Onto Subway Tracks, Charged With Attempted Murder
The suspect has been charged with attempted murder, assault, reckless endangerment, menacing, and criminal possession of a weapon.
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Queens, NY|News|
Woman Found Dead On NYC Subway Train Over The Weekend
The victim was pronounced dead at the scene by EMS.
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New York City|News|
Mass Deportations Planned In NYC, Congresswoman Says
A New York congresswoman disclosed the proposed plans in an interview after the inauguration.
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New York City|News|
Q Train Service Changes Begin This Weekend In Brooklyn And Manhattan
The service changes are for track replacement along the subway line, officials said.
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New York City|News|
NYC Neighborhoods To Watch In 2025: See Who Made The Top Spot
Six of the top 10 neighborhoods are in Brooklyn, three in Queens, with just one in Manhattan.
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New York City|News|
Mayor Eric Adams Meets With Trump In Florida
Adams’ office announced the mayor’s plan in a statement on Thursday, saying a "partnership is critical to New York City's success."
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New York City|News|
NYC Restaurants Ordered Closed Jan. 10 - 17
Only four restaurants in New York City closed this week.
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New York City|News|
MTA Bus Seen Hanging Off NYC Overpass After Crash
No passengers were riding the bus at the time of the incident, and the driver was not injured.
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Queens, NY|News|
Woman Charged With Killing Building Super, Body Found Under Bed
A tenant allegedly killed Jose Portillo over an ongoing rental dispute with the building's landlord and stuffed his body in garbage bags.
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Brooklyn, NY|News|
Rapper Busta Rhymes Charged With Assaulting Assistant In Brooklyn
Rhymes turned himself in to the police on Tuesday and currently faces three assault charges
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New York City|News|
Cops Patrolling Every Overnight NYC Subway Begins Next Week
Next Monday, two NYPD officers will patrol each of the 150 overnight subway trains from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.
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New York City|News|
Rudy Giuliani Fails To Show Up To Testify In Defamation Case
Giuliani's testimony would have determined whether he would be able to keep his Florida condo and personalized Yankees World Series rings
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Queens, NY|News|
Dead Man Found In Garbage Bag In NYC Apartment Identified: NYPD
The victim was unresponsive and was pronounced dead at the scene by EMS on Tuesday.
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New York City|News|
Suspect Sought For NYC Arson Spree, Set Fire Next To Subway Rider
The NYPD released surveillance images of the suspect on Wednesday.
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New York City|News|
New NYPD Policy Will Ban High-Speed Pursuits For Low-Level Offenses
The new policy will go into effect on Feb. 1 and will limit vehicle pursuits to serious and dangerous crimes.
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