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Teen Beats 79-Year-Old Woman Outside Her NYC Home: NYPD
The teen suspect then punched the victim multiple times in the head and face, police said.
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Norovirus In NYC: Cases Nearly Doubled In Last 2 Months, Data Shows
Norovirus is highly contagious and is spread through direct contact with someone who is sick, officials said.
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FDNY Battles 3-Alarm Fire At Brooklyn Deli
The fire started just before 5:30 a.m. inside 590 Broadway in Williamsburg.
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Trump Asks Supreme Court To Block Hush Money Case Sentencing
Defense lawyers previously said that Trump couldn't be sentenced because, as president-elect, he enjoys the same immunity as a president.
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'Additional Criminal Conduct' By Mayor Adams Uncovered, Feds Say
The new development means that Adams could face more criminal charges in his federal corruption case.
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3-Man Crew Sought For Nearly 50 Heists, Stealing ATMs: NYPD
The incidents took place between September and Dec. 2024 across Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens and the Bronx.
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Trump’s Hush Money Case Sentencing Suspension Denied By Appeals Court
Judge Ellen Gesmer denied a request for an immediate order that would let Trump avoid sentencing.
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Migrant Who Set F Train Rider On Fire Pleads Not Guilty To Murder
Sebastian Zapeta-Calil was indicted on first and second-degree murder charges as well as arson in the deadly incident.
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2 Bodies Found In Landing Gear Of JetBlue Plane That Departed JFK
The names of the deceased have not been released as of Tuesday, and additional details on the incident were not readily available.
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NYC Congestion Pricing Begins First Week: Here's What To Know
The purpose of the plan is to reduce gridlock in Manhattan's busiest areas and encourage public transit use, officials said.
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Rudy Giuliani Held In Contempt Of Court In Defamation Case, Judge Says
Judge Lewis Liman found that Giuliani did not properly comply with evidence production requests and may have purposely withheld his assets.
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Man Charged For New Year’s Day NYC Subway Stabbing: NYPD
The 52-year-old has been charged with assault and criminal possession of a weapon, with other charges pending.
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E-ZPass NY Website Crashes On First Workday Of Congestion Pricing
E-ZPass drivers will pay $9 to enter Manhattan's Congestion Relief Zone (CRZ).
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Trump Wants Sentencing Suspended For Hush Money Case
Trump lawyers said he is entitled to an "automatic stay" and would be appealing the decision of the case to the state Appellate Division.
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R Train Late-Night Service Suspended In Brooklyn Beginning Friday
The suspension will last for two weekends in January, officials said.
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Pedestrian Fatally Struck By MTA Bus In Queens: Police
The victim was struck by the bus as she crossed the intersection at Ditmars Boulevard and 31st Street on Thursday.
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Trump To Be Sentenced In Hush Money Case Next Week, Judge Says
President-elect Donald Trump is expected to be sentenced on Jan. 10.
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MTA Worker Stabbed At NYC Subway Station: NYPD
No arrests have been made as of Friday afternoon.
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NYC Restaurants Ordered Closed December 20 - January 3
Only four restaurants in New York City closed this week.
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Suspect Sought For Shooting Teen Outside NYC School
The NYPD released surveillance images of the suspect on Friday.
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