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2.9 magnitude earthquake shakes New Jersey
Officials said they hadn't received any reports of damage to roads or other infrastructure on Saturday. A larger quake earlier this month caused some homes in New Jersey to be evacuated, as seen...
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MTA banned from using facial recognition to enforce fare evasion
A sign at Madison Square Garden indicating facial recognition is in use. A new law restricts the MTA from using the technology in fare evasion enforcement.The ban was buried in the new state budget...
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Curries, pepper pot and roti: a guide to tasty Guyanese food in Queens
Guyana home style bread, a fish sandwich and pepperpot at Sybil's Bakery & Restaurant.Here's where to eat in Little Guyana. [ more › ]
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Are dogs happy? A new book looks at the Westminster Club Dog Show and canine...
Buddy Holly, winner of Best in Show at Westminster Kennel Club in 2023.Tommy Tomlinson's "Dogland" examines the inner life of man's best friend. [ more › ]
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MTA plans new discounts on LIRR, Metro-North trips within NYC
Transit officials plan to launch a 10% discount on all monthly tickets for commuter railroad trips that start and end within the five boroughs. [ more › ]
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NYC should expect sunny skies and temps in the 80s this week, National...
A person walks through Central Park as spring flowers begin to bloom on March 25, 2024, in New York City.Central Park is expected to shoot up to the low 80s on Monday. [ more › ]
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Police will increase presence in Central Park following string of weekend...
People walk in the rain around The Pond in Central Park on April 11, 2023, in New York City.There were 10 reported robberies in Central Park from January to April. [ more › ]
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What if NYC’s mayoral election was this year? Experts say more people would...
A constitutional amendment requires a bill being passed two years in a row, and then the measure goes to voters for approval.A proposed constitutional amendment could shift city elections from odd to...
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A year after Jordan Neely's death, a push to make attacking NY's homeless a...
Jordan Neely was killed last May after a fellow subway rider put him in a chokehold.The Homeless Protection Act has foundered in the state Legislature for more than a decade, but advocates are hoping...
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2 dead after shootings in East Flatbush and South Ozone Park, police say
Evidence markers were seen on a street in South Ozone Park after police said a shooting happened there on April 29, 2024.The shootings happened late on Saturday and early on Monday, according to the...
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Early Addition: Detained protesters on MTA bus say cop behind the wheel had a...
Because driving an MTA bus when it's not your job is hard, here are your early links: Bagelaissance, Andy Kimaissance, luxury bus to the Hamptons and more. [ more › ]
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In Greenpoint, a wacky new birding group is ruffling some feathers
“Birding is punk,” says the club’s founder, Michael Lombardo. [ more › ]
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Columbia students occupy Hamilton Hall as protest escalates, following...
Columbia Unviersity officials say they failed to reach an agreement with protesters on the campus.The building occupation marks an escalation in the weekslong protest. [ more › ]
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Extra Extra: Forest Hills Stadium ordered to shush
Crowds packed in to see the band The National perform at Forest Hills Stadium in 2018.Because a state Supreme Court judge ruled in favor of annoyed neighbors, here are your afternoon links: More...
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NYC government pays women of color less than white, male coworkers, report finds
City Hall building with lights at night in Lower Manhattan.The report finds a wage gap of 16 cents per $1 between workers of color and their white counterparts. [ more › ]
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NYC to hand out subway fliers to deter migrant children from selling candy
A young woman with a baby sells candy and other items in a New York City subway car on Aug. 18, 2023 in New York City.City officials say educating migrants about school enrollment is key, but critics...
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NYC funeral home chain accused of ‘predatory treatment’ of grieving families,...
R.G. Ortiz Funeral Home Inc. has locations throughout the city, including at 524 Southern Blvd. in the Bronx.Officials allege R.G. Ortiz Funeral Home Inc. used deceptive and opaque business practices....
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Columbia students ask feds to probe alleged anti-Palestinian bias on campus
Student demonstrators occupy the pro-Palestinian "Gaza Solidarity Encampment" on the West Lawn of Columbia University on April 25.The claim is the latest in a series of complaints filed by Palestinian...
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Running in a moderate NJ district, progressive activist tosses the political...
Sue Altman speaks at a "Hold The Line To Build Back Better" rally at the office of Rep. Josh Gottheimer on Sept. 27, 2021.Sue Altman makes no bones about being a progressive, even running in NJ-7,...
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12 fun and mostly free things to do in New York City this May
A scene from a previous year's Japan Parade.Hello, spring! [ more › ]
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