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West Nile Virus Infects 4 People In NYC: Dept. Of Health
This announcement comes after the virus was found in mosquitoes in all five boroughs in the city last month, health officials said.
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Harvey Weinstein To Stay In NY Until NYC Retrial On Sex Crimes: DA
The conviction was overturned due to a Manhattan judge admitting testimony from three women who accused the producer of sexual misconduct.
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3 Men Charged For NYC Home Invasion, Held Family Of 8 Hostage: DA
Police arrested the three suspects after an extensive manhunt in the vicinity of the house.
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L Train Service Restored In NYC After Power Loss: MTA
The service disruption which lasted for about an hour and a half was caused by the loss of third-rail power in a tunnel.
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Heavy Flooding Distrupted Travel In NYC, More Rain To Fall Monday
Drivers in parts of Manhattan, the Bronx and Queens had to deal with standing water and flash floods that caused major delays on some roads.
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Mayor Eric Adams Says He 'Did Nothing Wrong’ After Finance Subpoena
Adams, his election committee and City Hall received federal subpoenas in July related to an 2021 campaign finances investigation.
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NYC Street Vendors Rally In Manhattan, Call For New Permit Process
"Street Vendor Reform" package of bills aims to provide a regulated, predictable, enforceable system for these local businesses.
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NYC Duo Arrested For Attack On 82-Year-Old Woman: Police
The incident happened on Aug. 2 in the Bronx, near East 212th Street and White Plains Road, police said.
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Pet Hoarder Charged In 88-Count Indictment For Animal Cruelty: DA
Twenty-six dogs and 12 cats were rescued from the home, prosecutors said.
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NYC Weather: Thunderstorms Will Affect Area Next 4 Days
Friday looks to be sunny throughout the day, with a high near 88 degrees in the city, but things will change once we hit Saturday.
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NYC Housing Lottery Opens For 114 Apartments In Hudson Yards
The lottery for the Hudson Yards building ends on Oct. 9.
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MTA To Begin Automated Ticketing Of Drivers In Bus Lanes Aug. 19
Previously, for the first 60 days after Automated Camera Enforcement (ACE) was activated, drivers would receive a warning notice.
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Man, 21, Charged In Fatal Shooting of NYC YouTuber: NYPD
Mohamed Sawaneh, 21, of the Bronx, is accused of killing 37-year-old Jeremy Cummings on July 2, police said.
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Man Struck With Glass Bottle In NYC Subway Station Robbery: NYPD
The incident happened last Saturday, Aug. 10, around 3 p.m. at the Woodhaven Boulevard subway station in Elmhurst, police said.
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NYC Sidewalk Sheds, Scaffolding Prove Costly For Businesses: Study
Mayor Eric Adams released the findings on Wednesday as part of the city's "Get Sheds Down" program.
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360 Pounds Of Cocaine Seized From Tractor Trailer In NYC: Prosecutor
The discovery came from an investigation into interstate narcotics trafficking by agents with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration.
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Crew Has Pulled Off 40 Burglaries Across NYC, 4 Suspects Wanted: NYPD
The crew's most recent robbery on June 24 saw the four suspects break into a Queens laundromat, stealing $1,800 in cash.
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NYC-Dublin Portal Set To Close Next Month, New Location Planned
In May, the installation was temporarily closed due to inappropriate behavior and technical issues, organizers said at the time.
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3 Men Knocked Unconscious After Robber Stole Luxury Watches: NYPD
One victim was knocked unconscious and his Rolex watch was stolen, police said.
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Jenifer Rajkumar, NY Assemblywoman, Announces NYC Comptroller Run
Rajkumar will look to replace current city Comptroller Brad Lander, who recently announced his bid to run for New York City mayor in 2025.
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