New York City|News|
Here's How NYC Would Be Hit By Federal Government Shutdown
"Women and children, those most in need of help and support, will suffer the worst effects," said Gov. Kathy Hochul.
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Bike-Riding Brigands Behind Queens Robbery Spree: NYPD
Bandits on bicycles choked, battered and robbed three people in north Queens, police said.
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New York City|News|
Rat-Hating Mayor Gets Another Rat Ticket | NYC Top Stories
Bomb Threat At Drag Story Hour | These NYPD Cops Faced Most, Lawsuits | PR Rep Fights For Life After Bike Crash | Fatal Bar Brawl Stabbing
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These NYPD Cops Faced Most Lawsuits, Biggest Payouts: Advocates
Problematic officers "still allowed to wear a badge and carry a gun," an advocate with The Legal Aid Society bemoaned.
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Fatal Overdoses Reach Historic Levels In NYC, Officials Say
"This crisis is killing a New Yorker every three hours," said the city's top doctor, who issued an advisory for people who use drugs.
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Queens, NY|News|
5 Queens Schools Awarded 2023 National Blue Ribbon Honor
See what Queens schools were among the roughly 350 nationwide named National Blue Ribbon Schools for this year.
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New York City|News|
NYC Weather: Ophelia Remnants Linger, Bring More Rain To City
Expect wet weather and a nip in the air, as the remnants of Tropical Storm Ophelia just won't leave so quickly.
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New York City|News|
Dozen Delinquents Mug Couple In NYC, Cops Say
A couple walking through the East Village last week was robbed by a group of 12 youths who flashed a weapon, police said.
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Queens, NY|News|
This Queens Bus Route Is Free Starting Sunday: MTA
Forget the fare while jumping on this Queens bus line, which is one of five citywide that will be free.
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New York City|News|
Fentanyl 'Trap Door' Found In Deadly Daycare | NYC Top Stories
'Fascist R2D2' Will Patrol Subway | 'Bedpan Alley' Pooh-Poohed | Brooklyn School Bus Mayhem | Junior's Bringing Cheesecake To Vegas
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New York City|News|
'NYC Is Not Safe For Us': Women's Viral TikToks Recount Random Punches
TikToks about random attacks by men on the city's streets struck a chord with women: "This is happening way TOO often."
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New York City|News|
NYC Restaurants: Starbucks Fruit Suit + Food Stamp Bungles Edition
Oh, also the Bidens were dinin' in Manhattan.
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New York City|News|
'Here's Fascist R2D2!': NYPD Robot Will Patrol Times Square Subway
Not all New Yorkers are as stoked about police robots on the subway as Mayor Eric Adams.
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New York City|News|
NYC Weather: Brewing Tropical Storm Poised To Drench City Over Weekend
A coastal storm is expected to strengthen and soak New York City with at least 2 inches of rain starting Saturday night, forecasters said.
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New York City|News|
NYC School Bus Strike Averted With Tentative Deal | Top Stories
Sophie Turner Sues Joe Jonas In NYC | 15K Asylum Seekers Could Get Work | Rupert Murdoch Stepping Down | Biden Family Dines In West Village
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Queens, NY|News|
Man Who Slammed 6-Year-Old Into Ground Guilty Of Attempted Murder: DA
Laurence Gendreau, 39, also stole an iPad from an 83-year-old woman's hands the day he fractured a boy's skull, prosecutors said.
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Venezuelan Work Permit OK Could Help 15K NYC Asylum Seekers: Mayor
But the city has 60,000 migrants in its care, Mayor Eric Adams pointed out.
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New York City|News|
Adams Unveils Sweeping NYC Zoning Reforms To Build 100K More Homes
"This is groundbreaking, literally," Mayor Eric Adams said of changes that will stop parking mandates, convert offices to housing and more.
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Queens, NY|News|
Human Leg Found In Queens Bank Dumpster: Reports, Cops
A maggot-covered leg was spotted sticking out from a dumpster outside a TD Bank late Wednesday afternoon, according to reports.
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New York City|News|
Sophie Turner Sues Joe Jonas In NYC For Children's Return To England
The stars' high-profile split has turned acrimonious, as Turner sued Jonas under an international child abduction law Thursday.
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