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14-Year-Old Boy Stabbed In The Head While Riding MTA Bus: NYPD
The suspect proceeded to stab the victim on the left side of his head with a cutting instrument, police said.
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18-Year-Old Fatally Shot In NYC, 5th Teen Killed In Less Than A Week
The latest victim, Joshua Sparrow, was shot and killed in front of 961 Rev James Polite Avenue just after 7 p.m., police said.
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NYC Meatpacking District Site Will Get 600 New Apartments, Open Space
In August, the Gansevoort Meat Market — the site’s current tenant — elected to leave the site early in cooperation with NYCEDC and the city.
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NYC Turns Out In Record Numbers To Vote Early: See The Numbers
Nearly 258,000 voters cast their ballots ahead of Election Day this past weekend.
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Man Attacked With Baseball Bat Inside NYC Station: Report
The incident happened at the Queensboro Plaza station.
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Assault Rifle Found In NYC Station Trash Can, NYPD Seeking Culprit
The NYPD has since disposed of the weapon and are now trying to determine who put the weapon in the trash can as of Monday morning.
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Teen Girl Killed, Another Injured Subway Surfing At NYC Station: NYPD
The two girls fell between train cars while subway surfing, police said.
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NY 29th Senate District Race Preview: Serrano Vs. Carmichael
The 29th Senate District encompasses East Harlem and parts of the Bronx.
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Adams' Lawyers Say Prosecutors Leaked Info, Want Bribery Charge Tossed
They argued law enforcement sources leaked inaccurate information and" appeared to be far-removed from the prosecution team."
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NYC Restaurants Ordered Closed October 18-25
Only three restaurants closed in New York City this week.
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NY 73rd Assembly District Race Preview: Bores Vs. Gupta
Bores defeated David Casavis in the 2022 general election. Who will voters choose on Nov. 5?
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Trump Rally At Madison Square Garden This Weekend: What To Know
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R., La.) will be attending the Trump rally on Sunday.
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Election 2024: NYC Voter Guide
Election Day is Nov. 5 and polls will close at 9 p.m.
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NY 14th Congressional District Race Preview: Ocasio-Cortez Vs. Forte
Forte will be aiming to unseat Ocasio-Cortez after she lost the 2022 general election to the congresswoman, 70.6 percent to 27.3 percent.
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Jim Walden, Former Prosecutor, Announces Bid For NYC Mayor
He will be the sixth candidate looking to unseat Mayor Eric Adams next November.
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Boy, 13, Killed While Subway Surfing At NYC Station: Report
The incident happened at the Forest Avenue subway station just before 10 p.m.
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3 Men Robbed, Killed Queens Drug Dealer, Body Left In U-Haul Van: DA
Jerome Waters, Calvin Israel and William Barnett are accused of kidnapping, robbery and fatal shooting the victim in January.
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This NYC Airport Was Named The Best In The Country: See Who
The Forbes Travel Guide rankings were based off a survey of 5,000 hospitality and travel experts and includes secret inspections.
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Boy, 11, Dies While Attending NYC Afterschool Program: Report
The 11-year-old boy apparently fainted and went into cardiac arrest, police said.
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City Council Passes Bill Requiring NYC Hotels To Obtain Licenses
The "Safe Hotels Act" passed by a total of 45 to 4 votes on Wednesday.
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