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Report shows decrepit conditions inside NYCHA buildings
A new report finds that NYCHA buildings are in serious disarray.
Bronx man arrested for allegedly slapping NYPD horse’s rear
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Jon Stewart leaving ‘The Daily Show’
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Some residents worried about Kanye West’s show
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Google reveals top health searches in New York City
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City College starts program to promote women in tech
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Councilman Ruben Wills hit with another indictment charge
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City tourism records broken last year
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Manhole bursts into flames in Park Slope injuring two
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One dead, four injured in shooting near City College
Cops were looking for clues in a shooting that affected five people.
‘Ghostbusters’ reboot close to landing all-female cast
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Restaurant Association cuts losses, takes city snow plan in stride
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New Yorkers crowd grocery stores as snow storm moves in
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Kings Theatre joins list of revived NYC institutions
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Council bill would eliminate ‘tenant blacklists’
The city is weighing a piece of legislation that would protect tenants from unnecessary discrimination.
Plans to co-name streets after killed NYPD officers passes first hurdle
The City Council’s took the first step to honoring the two fallen members of New York’s Finest.
Council weighs in on Airbnb’s impact on city
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Mayor to show support in Paris after terrorist attacks
The mayor showed his support to the French city following its series of murders.
NYers share the agony of phone separation anxiety
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