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Trump scores rare victory as New York prosecutor drops golf course tax case
The Westchester County district attorney said in a statement that she reached the decision after an investigation that was conducted “objectively, and independent of politics, party affiliation and personal or political beliefs.”
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9 charged in thefts of major sports memorabilia and artwork
Nine people are accused of stealing major artwork and sports memorabilia — including World Series rings and MVP plaques for baseball legends Yogi Berra and Roger Maris — in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York over the span of two decades.
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‘Uptown Night Market' returns to Harlem after postponed due to wildfire smoke
A week after it was postponed due to the wildfire smoke that came pouring into New York City from Canada, the Uptown Night Market is returning to Harlem on Thursday.
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21-year-old flies 600 miles a week to avoid paying $3,500-a-month New York rent—here's how much she saves
For Sophia Celentano, a weekly airplane “super-commute” is better than paying three months of New York rent on an intern’s salary. Here’s how she makes it work.
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Passengers recounts fight to breathe after tour boat capsizes in New York underground water tunnel
The flat-bottomed boat carrying local hospitality workers capsized Monday during a tour of an historic underground water tunnel off the Erie Canal in the western New York city of Lockport.
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NYC man indicted for allegedly murdering 83-year-old neighbor, attacking others
A Brooklyn man was indicted for allegedly murdering his 83-year-old neighbor, as well as attacking others, the local prosecutor’s office said. Joevani Vale, 27, of Boerum Hill, Brooklyn, was arraigned Friday on an indictment in which he is charged with second-degree murder, second-degree assault, third-degree criminal possession of a weapon, third-degree attempted assault, second-degree harassment, third-degree attempted assault and fourth-degree…
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1 dead after tour boat capsizes in Erie Canal water tunnel cave in Lockport, New York
One person was killed and multiple people were sent to local hospitals after a boat capsized Monday during a tour of an underground cavern system built to carry water from the Erie Canal beneath the western New York city of Lockport, officials said.
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Old criminal records in NY would be automatically sealed under new bill passed by lawmakers
The “clean slate” legislation approved by the state Assembly on Friday would automatically seal most misdemeanor convictions three years after a person has served prison time or parole, and eight years for most felony convictions.
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National Puerto Rican Day Parade is heading to NYC this Sunday
Here’s what you need to know.
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Major New York events to go on as air quality improves
The annual Governors Ball kicked off Friday as air quality conditions continue to improve throughout the area. News 4’s Andrew Siff reports.
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Safety tips on how to prevent wildfires
Air quality levels are nearing back to normal levels for the New York City area after a haze of smoke from wildfires in Canada blanketed the tri-state area for the past few days. Air quality alerts have been extended through Friday night as smoke continues to linger in the tri-state, albeit at much-reduced levels compared to the past two days....
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New York lawmakers pass bill that considers reparations for slavery
After about three hours of spirited debate, the state Assembly passed a bill considering reparations to address the lingering, negative effects of slavery, The state Senate passed the measure hours later, and the bill will be sent to New York Gov. Kathy Hochul for consideration.
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New York lawmakers seek April 2 presidential primary in 2024
New York’s 2024 presidential primary would be moved up to April 2 under a bill approved by the state Legislature. New York’s 2020 Democratic presidential primary was held on June 23. There was no Republican presidential primary. The bill was sponsored by the Democratic leaders in state Senate and Assembly and approved in both houses late Thursday. Under the Democratic…
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Former NYPD officer sentenced to prison for sexually molesting child
A former police officer with the NYPD was sentenced to eight years in prison for sexually assaulting a child and endangering the welfare of three other young girls, according to the Brooklyn District Attorney’s Office. Shaun Frazier, 43, of Brooklyn was sentenced Thursday to eight years in prison followed by five years of post-release supervision, Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez…
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The NYC Puerto Rican Day Parade is this Sunday: what you need to know
The National Puerto Rican Day Parade will hit New York City streets this Sunday. This year’s theme this year is “Música, Cultura y Alegría” (translated to “Music, Culture and Joy” in English), which will pay tribute to Puerto Rico’s musicians, creative culture, and the joyous energy. “The NPRDP Board selected this theme because these words embody the essence of...
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NYC smoke improves, but unhealthy air quality continues
City officials have said they expect the advisory to remain in place for the next few days but added it’s particularly difficult to forecast smoke conditions. News 4’s Checkey Beckford reports.
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NY lawmakers vote on bill that considers reparations for slavery
The New York legislation would create a nine-member commission that would examine the extent to which the federal and state government supported the institution of slavery.
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Will Belmont Stakes be called off? NY Gov. Kathy Hochul says it's up in the air
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul warned the Belmont Stakes could be called off if the air quality index exceeds 200 on its scale.
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Air quality problems continue Thursday throughout tri-state: What to know
New York City will be giving out N95 masks for residents as the entire region will spend another day dealing with the impacts from the Canada wildfire smoke and dangerous air quality levels. NBC New York’s Gaby Acevedo and Tracie Strahan report.
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Relief from wildfire smoke days away for NYC area
An air quality alert will remain in place for a third day as wildfire smoke chokes the tri-state area.