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Mayor Adams Corruption Trial Set For April 2025
Judge Dale Ho on Friday set the trial date for April 21, 2025.
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Teen Charged In NYC Shooting Death Of 16-Year-Old: NYPD
Clarence Jones,16, died after he was shot in Harlem near West 124th Street and Lenox Avenue at about 1:40 a.m. on Oct. 24.
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Woman's Body Found Floating In The East River: NYPD
The victim has since been identified as Qiang Wu, police said.
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2 Teens Shot On Halloween Night In NYC: NYPD
The incident happened near West 71st Street and Amsterdam Avenue in the Upper West Side.
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NYC Restaurants Ordered Closed October 25-November 1
Only five restaurants closed in the city this week.
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Attacker Bashes Subway Rider's Head With Rock Inside NYC Station
The incident happened inside the 14th Street and Eighth Avenue station in Chelsea
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Giuliani Misses Assets Handover Deadline, Movers Expected At NYC Crib
Judge Lewis Liman told Giuliani must turn over his interest in the property to Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss.
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NYC Schools To Get Full Week Of Christmas Off
City schools will be closed on Monday, Dec. 23, Mayor Eric Adams announced Wednesday.
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Jury Set For Trial Of Man Accused In Chokehold Death On NYC Subway
Opening remarks in the trial is scheduled for Friday, Nov.1.
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NYC Marathon 2024 Returns This Weekend: What To Know
The 26.2-mile marathon will begin at 8 a.m. in Staten Island and continue in waves until 11:30 a.m.
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3 People Fatally Shot In NYC Suspected Murder-Suicide: Report
A 57-year-old man and woman were found dead at the scene with gunshot wounds to the head and body, police said.
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NY 13th Congressional District Preview Race: Espaillat Vs. Vargas
The 13th Congressional District encompasses Harlem, Hamilton Heights, Washington Heights and The Bronx.
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Girl, 9, Escapes Attempted Kidnapping As She Walked To NYC School
An unknown man in a black mask drove a sedan next to the girl and told her to “Come inside the car."
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NYC Trick Or Treating: Check Out Car-Free Streets In The 5 Boroughs
On Halloween day, 8 car-free events will take place in the Bronx, 31 in Brooklyn, 24 in Manhattan, 13 in Queens and one on Staten Island.
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The Best Pizza Places In NYC: See The List
The New York Times recently released its picks for the 25 Best pizza places in the city.
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Jaywalking Now Legalized In NYC: Here's What To Know
New Yorkers can now cross the street outside the crosswalk or against the traffic light without being ticketed by police.
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NYC Day Care Owner Pleads Guilty To Charges In Baby's Fentanyl Death
On September 15, 2023, 22-month-old Nicholas Dominici was killed, and four others were poisoned at the daycare due to fentanyl exposure.
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NYC Teacher Charged With Putting Student In Headlock: Report
Gary Zeng, 27, has been charged with strangulation, criminal obstruction of breathing, endangering the welfare of a child, and assault.
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Interborough Express Inches Closer, Engineering Phase Will Begin
Officials announced the design of a tunnel solution beneath Metropolitan Avenue within the neighborhood of Middle Village in Queens.
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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Sexually Assaulted Boy In NYC Hotel, Suit Alleges
Combs is facing two new civil lawsuits accusing him of sexually assaulting two boys.
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