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Today, October 16, 2013
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Elton John AIDS Foundation holds NYC benefit
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Elton John hosted a star-studded fundraising gala in Manhattan Tuesday night to envision a world without AIDS.
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Search continues for missing autistic teen from Queens
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Volunteers and friends continued to hand out flyers and work other neighborhoods, while police intensified a search of a vacant lot in Long Island City for Avonte Oquendo.
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Yesterday, October 15, 2013
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House shutdown plan fails; now Senate tries
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Senate leaders took command of efforts to avert a Treasury default and end the partial government shutdown.
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New York City Mayoral candidates meet in first debate
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Democrat Bill de Blasio and Republican Joe Lhota met in their first debate ahead of next month's New York City Mayoral election.
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Libyan al-Qaida suspect, Abu Anas al-Libi pleads not guilty to terror charges
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A Libyan charged in the deadly 1998 al-Qaida bombings of U.S. embassies in Africa has pleaded not guilty to terrorism charges in New York.
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Booker, Lonegan make final campaigning push ahead of NJ Senate race
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Cory Booker's path to Wednesday's U.S. Senate election has been bumpier than anticipated.
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NJ Transit Montclair line resumes service
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NJ Transit service on the Montclair-Boonton Line is back in service after downed overhead wires.
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Christie says tough talk would continue in 2nd term
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Gov. Chris Christie makes no apologies for his tough talk in a debate with Sen. Barbara Buono.
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Edison car crash leaves 3 dead
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Police are investigating a two-car crash that killed three people, including 15-year-old driver, on Route 27 in Edison early Tuesday.
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NYPD expanding search for missing autistic teen Avonte Oquendo to Long Island, New Jersey
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The NYPD is expanding its search beyond New York City for a 14-year-old boy with autism missing for 11 days. Police Commissioner Ray Kelly said Monday that the NYPD was engaging the help of officials in New Jersey and Long Island.
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First video of victim in motorcycle road rage attack
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Eyewitness News cameras captured video of motorcycle road rage victim Alexian Lien as he left his apartment earlier Friday.
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Baby Hope's mother says 'it is too painful' to talk
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From behind her closed apartment door, the mother of Little Angelica Castillo also known as Baby Hope thanked everyone who prayed for her daughter.
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Top Stories From 10/15/2013
Monday, October 14, 2013
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Study ties chemical BPA to possible miscarriage risk
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New research suggests that high levels of BPA, a chemical in many plastics and canned food linings, might raise the risk of miscarriage in women prone to that problem or having trouble getting pregnant.
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Senate may be near deal to end shutdown, lift debt ceiling
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The Senate's top two leaders both expressed optimism Monday that they were closing in on an agreement to prevent a national financial default and reopen the government after a two-week partial shutdown.
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Young child dies drowning in pool while on Carnival cruise
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Carnival Cruise Lines says a 6-year-old boy has drowned in one of its pools while at sea while in the Caribbean.
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Funeral for Capitol chase woman planned in Brooklyn
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A wake was held Monday evening at Grace Funeral Chapels.
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Alleged drunk driver rushes boy he hit to hospital
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A family is mourning the death of their toddler son, run down by an accused drunk driver.
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Man and woman wanted in Bronx livery robbery
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Police released a photo of two people accused of robbing a cab driver at knifepoint.
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Vatican hears about German 'bling' bishop
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The head of Germany's bishops warned that the Catholic Church must act quickly to deal with a bishop under fire for spending.
Sunday, October 13, 2013
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Statue of Liberty reopens to public after deal reached
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Lady Liberty was once again welcoming visitors to her shores Sunday after the state agreed to shoulder the costs of running the famed statue during the federal government shutdown.
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Saturday, October 12, 2013
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SUV goes out of control, kills teen at Yonkers carnival
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An out of control SUV hit a group of people attending a church carnival in Yonkers, killing one person and injuring three others.
Friday, October 11, 2013
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Family devastated by childrens' stabbings welcomes baby
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There is some happy news for the couple who tragically lost two children allegedly at the hands of their nanny.
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Deerpark man wanted for rape shot
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A Deerpark man wanted for rape in Rockland County was shot and killed on his property by a civilian.
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People discovered illegally living on Brooklyn boat
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The boat, docked in Bushwick, was vacated by firefighters Friday after a tip that people were illegally on board.
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Thieves steal turtles, fish, and chicken from pet store
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Surveillance from inside BTJ's Jungle in West Islip on October 7 shows the thieves in action.
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Woman receives graphic email about mother's corpse
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Someone allegedly emailed a woman saying a person at the funeral home had sex with her mother's corpse.
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SoHo attempted rape, robbery suspect caught on video
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Police say the suspect attacked a 20-year-old NYU student near Prince and Thompson streets around 1:15 a.m. Tuesday.
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Efforts accelerated to end budget fight, government shutdown
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The latest impacts: New aircraft grounded, military chaplains silenced and a crab harvest jeopardized in the Bering Sea.
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Nobel Peace Prize goes to chemical watchdog, not Malala
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The Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons won the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday for working to eliminate the scourge that has haunted generations from World War I to the battlefields of Syria.
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Upper West Side mugging spree suspects caught on camera
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The images show the suspects who police say have mugged four people in the last three weeks.
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East Setauket murder suspect due in court in equestrian death
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A murder suspect is due in court Friday to be arraigned in the shooting death of a well-known equestrian on Long Island.
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Sorority members injured in Delaware bus crash
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Several sorority sisters from the University of Delaware were injured when a bus taking about 40 people to a party during homecoming week overturned in a crash with a tractor trailer, authorities said.
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Eagleswood Elementary cancels classes due to norovirus
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Officials have closed an elementary school in southern New Jersey because of a norovirus outbreak.
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Gas prices drop 6 cents along New Jersey toll roads
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The price of a gallon went down from $3.29 to $3.23 along the Garden State Parkway and New Jersey Turnpike Friday morning.
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COMMUTER ALERT: Weekend work on No. 7 train
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There will be no No. 7 trains running between Queensboro Plaza and Times Square this weekend.
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Autoerotic asphyxiation possible in Ariel Castro death
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A state patrol investigation may shed more light on the possibility that Cleveland kidnapper Ariel Castro died after an ill-fated attempt to choke himself for a sexual thrill.
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Government shutdown: What it means UPDATE
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A government shutdown is having far-reaching consequences for some, but minimal impact on others.
Thursday, October 10, 2013
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Plainfield clerk shot and beaten with chair
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Zoila Nova came home late Thursday night, still in tons of pain, but amazingly lucky.
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First indictment made against biker in motorcycle road rage case
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The first indictment in the case was filed against biker Robert Sims, allegedly seen on video opening the door of the SUV.
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Facebook no longer lets users hide from search
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Facebook announced that users will no longer be able to control whether or not their name appears in the search bar.
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Consumer Reports found salmonella connected to outbreak
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Consumer Reports found a strain of Salmonella Heidelberg in a Foster Farms chicken sample that matched an outbreak.
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Mineola man pleads guilty to his 12th DWI
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A Mineola man pleads guilty to drunken driving. This is his 12th DWI since 1981.
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Hammer sound led to report of gunshots at Princeton
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Princeton University says the sound of a hammer hitting a chisel likely is what was reported as gunshots this week.
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Mother and newborn son found dead in Brooklyn apartment
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Police are investigating the deaths of a Brooklyn woman and her newborn son, after her body was found on top of the baby in their Brownsville apartment.
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'Scandal's' star likes to keep work and life separate
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The plot thickens on "Scandal" as does the notoriety for Kerry Washington, playing the infamous role of Olivia Pope.
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3 rabbis arrested in New Jersey, New York, Rockland County divorce scandal
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A rabbi who claims to have conducted more than 2,000 divorces is being probed as part of a group of people who allegedly pressured men into giving their wives religious divorces.
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Libyan prime minister freed after stunning abduction
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Libyan Prime Minister Ali Zidan was freed from captivity just hours after gunmen abducted him Thursday at dawn from the hotel where he resides in the capital, Tripoli, according to the state news agency.
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Riverside Park stabbing suspect charged with attempted murder
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Julius Graham appeared on video from a hospital for his court appearance Wednesday. He's being held without bail.
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Cory Booker, Steve Lonegan spar in final New Jersey Senate debate
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With one week to go before a special election for U.S. Senate, Democrat Cory Booker is betting that New Jersey voters will find Republican Steve Lonegan's support for the government shutdown and opposition to gay marriage too extreme.
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Long Island man arrested after threatening to shoot up town hall
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Police say 59-year-old Michael Olson called the town's 311 call center Wednesday, upset the town was removing trees from his Port Washington property.
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Diana Nyad completes 48-hour swim in Herald Square
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Swimmer Diana Nyad finished up yet another extreme challenge Thursday morning, this time in New York City.
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Gun from Garden City workplace killing found in Hudson River
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Police divers have found a handgun in New York's Hudson River that's believed to be the one used in a suburban workplace killing.
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Alligator turned over to SPCA on Long Island
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The Suffolk County SPCA says the Miller Place resident did the right thing in turning in the reptile, rather than setting it loose somewhere.
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Staten Island Ferry service expanded to late-night weekends
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Starting in six months, the ferry will run every half hour in both directions between 7 p.m. and 2 a.m. on weekends.
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Debate for New York City mayor begins minus front-runner
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The latest New York City mayoral debate was missing one thing - the race's front-runner.
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1 dead, 44 hurt when New York City-to-Ohio bus crashes
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A Greyhound bus struck a tractor-trailer early Wednesday on Interstate 80 in Pennsylvania early Wednesday, killing a woman.
Wednesday, October 09, 2013
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Charges upgraded against undercover cop in motorcycle assault case
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An off-duty undercover New York City police detective appeared in court on Wednesday to face upgraded charges of 1st degree assault and gang assault in connection with the brutal attack on SUV driver Alexian Lien on the Henry Hudson Parkway.
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Brooklyn smartphone robbery caught on video - Eyewitness News Exclusive
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Eyewitness News has obtained video of a violent attack on a woman who was robbed for her Samsung Galaxy smartphone in Brooklyn.
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10 passengers stuck on Univeral Studios roller coaster
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The 12-person train stopped near the top of the first hill of the Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit around 7 p.m. Wednesday.
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Suspect's picture released in subway sex attack
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The suspect is identified as 24-year-old Rene Bruno.
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Man swings bat at NYPD officer in Eastchester
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There's new video of a man who tried to attack an NYPD officer with a baseball bat.
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Building super catches car thief targeting tenants
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30-year-old Louis Negron staged a stakeout over the weekend.
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East Harlem armed robbery suspect caught on tape
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Police say the suspect follows his victim into their buildings, threatens them with a knife and removes cash and cell phones.
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4 arrested in murder of 17-year-old in Brooklyn
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Police have not released a motive, however, investigators say Kenny Chen had a large amount of marijuana on him when he died.
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Out-of-control car slams into hospital ER in New Jersey
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The incident happened around 3:30 a.m. at the Pediatric Emergency Room of St. Joseph's Hospital in Paterson.
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Hate crime charges added in fatal Union Square beating
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Charges have been upgraded charges against the man who police say threatened to "punch the first white man" he saw.
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Algonquin Hotel vandalism, scuffle leads to 2 arrests
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Police say the men broke a window that housed a large decorative bottle of champagne, then attacked a man who tried to stop them.
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Suspicious death of Jersey City man
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A Jersey City man was found dead in his apartment Tuesday afternoon after police were asked to check on him.
Tuesday, October 08, 2013
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Undercover cop and civilian in motorcycle assault case arrested
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An undercover NYPD officer and another civilian biker involved in the motorcycle assault case have been arrested.
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Rep. Charles Rangel arrested for protest in Washington, DC
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Congressman Charles Rangel was arrested by the Park Police for participating in a rally on the National Mall.
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Momentum builds for 'revenge porn' bill
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A Long Island state senator and a Queens assemblyman plan to push revenge porn bills in the 2014 legislative session.
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Rockwell painting stolen from Queens storage facility
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The Rockwell painting entitled "Sport" went missing from a storage facility on Grand Avenue in Woodside, Queens.
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Study finds 'Sprite' best for hangovers
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Turns out a can of fizzy soda, in particular Sprite, speeds up your recovery time.
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3 men hit by NJ Transit train in Dover
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Three people were struck by a New Jersey Transit train at 7 p.m. Tuesday on a rail bridge over the Rockaway River in Dover.
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Report of gunshots at Princeton University unfounded
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Princeton's Public Safety Department received a report of gunshots at Nassau Hall Tuesday evening.
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Atlantic City police beating caught on camera leads to lawsuit
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The family of a student beaten by police in Atlantic City is now suing the department and the city.
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Some New Jersey schools closed due to storm damage
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The strength of a storm that swept through New Jersey took some residents by surprise, knocking over trees and power lines.
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Construction crane stuck in Midtown Manhattan
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A mechanical failure had left a crane's load dangling over a construction site on West 57th Street in Midtown Manhattan.
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Julianne back for tough night of dances on 'DWTS'
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Julianne Hough was back on "Dancing with the Stars", but it was for one night only! She served as a guest judge.
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MTA introducing 'Bus Time' real-time tracking in Manhattan
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The MTA on Monday introduced real-time tracking to the borough via smartphones, the web or text message.
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Kerry Kennedy in court for drugged-driving case
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Jury selection in a drugged-driving case against the late U.S. Sen. Robert F. Kennedy's daughter Kerry Kennedy is set for early next year, though it's undetermined where the trial will occur, a judge said Tuesday.
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New Jersey lawmaker wants GWB lane closures investigated
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The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey came under fire Monday for unannounced lane closures at the George Washington Bridge last month that created massive traffic backups.
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Newborn baby found dumped in Queens backyard
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The baby boy was left outside a home on 132nd Street in South Richmond Hill.
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Fairfield man charged for having explosives in home
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Joseph Callahan, 69, faces 11 counts of illegal possession of explosives and one count of manufacturing bombs.
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NJ man set self on fire on National Mall
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John Constantino, 64, of Mount Laurel, N.J., had burns so severe that he had to be identified by DNA and dental records.
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Reward increased to $3,700 in Long Island kitten deaths
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The ASPCA is offering a $2,500 reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction in the case of four newborn kittens that were found with their throats slashed behind Long Island business.
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Brooklyn DA Charles Hynes campaigning on GOP, Conservative lines
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Brooklyn's DA, who lost the Democratic primary election, is actively campaigning on the Republican line.
Monday, October 07, 2013
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Investigation into crane companies in latest incident
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Two difference crane companies are involved in Monday's mishap and both have had problems in the past.
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New arrest in West Side Highway road rage incident
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The NYPD has made another arrest in its investigation into the road rage incident between a group of motorcyclists and the driver of an SUV that started on the Henry Hudson Parkway last weekend.
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Attempted robbery in Central Park
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It happened about 9 p.m. Monday on a walking path near Central Park West at 100th Street.
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Woodside fire leaves 1 dead, at least 7 hurt
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A woman died and other residents jumped out windows to escape a fast moving fire in the Woodside section of Queens.
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Brooklyn burglar with distinctive tattoos caught on video
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Authorities say the suspect broke into the home on Avenue Z and East 27th Street in Sheepshead Bay back around 9:30 p.m. on August 31.
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Brooklyn mom charged after baby found dead
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Emergency crews rushed the boy, identified as Justin Stephens, to Community Hospital, where doctors pronounced him dead.
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Brentwood clerk pulls machete on armed robber
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Police on Long Island are looking for the man who tried to rob a Suffolk County grocery at gunpoint.
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Bronx burglary suspect caught on surveillance video
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Authorities say the man broke into an apartment on Morris Avenue in the Fordham section around 8 p.m. on September 20.
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Dario Franchitti injured in Grand Prix crash in Houston
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Three-time Indianapolis 500 winner Dario Franchitti fractured two vertebrae and broke his right ankle when his car went airborne into a fence Sunday on the last lap of the Grand Prix of Houston.
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Demolition under way after Seaside Park boardwalk fire
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Seaside Park and Seaside Heights officials have agreed to hire South Toms River-based Eagle Paving Corp. roughly $4.7 million for the work.
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New Rochelle chase, crash leaves 1 dead, 1 injured
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Police are investigating if speed and alcohol were factors in a crash that ejected two people from a car in New Rochelle.
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Full Metro-North New Haven service restored Monday
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Nearly two weeks after a failed electrical circuit cut power to Metro-North's busy New Haven line, the commuter rail line returned to a full schedule of trains for rush-hour Monday morning to Grand Central Terminal.
Sunday, October 06, 2013
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3-year-old fatally struck at Queens intersection
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The incident occurred Sunday night at the intersection of Cherry Ave and Main Street in Flushing.
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Biker allegedly at center of SUV attack goes before judge
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Police say 37-year-old Reginald Chance of Brooklyn used his helmet to smash the driver's side window of the Range Rover last Sunday. He is being charged with assault and criminal mischief.
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New Jersey Senate candidates Cory Booker, Steve Lonegan debate
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Democrat Cory Booker and Republican Steve Lonegan faced off in their first debate in the race for the U.S. Senate in New Jersey on Friday.
Saturday, October 05, 2013
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Sisters question fatal shooting in Capitol Hill police chase
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The sisters of a woman fatally shot after trying to ram her car through a White House barrier say she was not a criminal and police should not have shot her.
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Tropical Storm Karen nears, watches discontinued
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Forecasters have discontinued tropical storm watches across the Gulf Coast as Tropical Storm Karen slowly approaches.
Friday, October 04, 2013
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De Blasio has huge lead over Lhota in new poll
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Bill de Blasio has a huge lead in the polls in his bid to become the first Democrat elected mayor of New York City since 1989.
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"Gravity" Review
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Sandy Kenyon reviews the new space drama film starring Sandra Bullock and George Clooney.
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Mother and daughter found dead in Bronx apartment
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Both had severe blunt trauma; autopsies are underway to determine the cause of death.
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Capitol Hill car chase shooting probed by police
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A woman who was shot to death outside the Capitol had been under the delusion the president was communicating with her.
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Body of woman found in Long Island nature preserve
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The body of a woman was found at the Froehlich Farm Nature Preserve after a person walking on a path noticed a body off to the side of the road.
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Government shutdown shows no sign of ending soon
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Prospects for a swift end to the 4-day-old partial government shutdown all but vanished Friday.
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Upper East Side church fire leaves 2 firefighters hurt
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The second-alarm fire broke out inside the St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church on East 97th Street just after midnight.
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Grand Central Terminal, New Jersey park among APA's Top 10 Great Public Spaces
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Hundreds of thousands of commuters see it as a transportation hub, but now one organization is recognizing Grand Central Terminal for its impact on American culture.
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ING NYC Marathon announces security details
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Less than seven months after the attack on the Boston Marathon, runners and fans will pack the streets of New York's five boroughs next month. The increased security will be unmistakable, from barriers around Central Park to added checkpoints.
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Shake Shack opening Grand Central restaurant
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A new addition is shaking up excitement for hungry commuters at Grand Central Terminal.
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Exclusive: Police search for drone owner
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NYPD Detectives showed up Thursday morning at a building on East 38th street where a man had launched a small drone.
Thursday, October 03, 2013
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WATCH ABC - Now available on Android Phones
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Watch ABC's new shows and your favorites, plus Eyewitness News and all the great shows on Channel 7 while on the go, now Android phones!
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Female suspect killed in Capitol chase and shooting; Child removed from car
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Police report the 34-year-old female suspect Miriam Carey is dead and a baby girl was removed from her vehicle unharmed.
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Biker expected to turn himself in for SUV smash, police search for eyewitnesses
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Meanwhile, biker Edwin Mieses, whose relatives say was just trying to help a fellow biker, may be paralyzed for life and could lose his leg.
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Making eye contact doesn't always make the point
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Making direct eye contact to make your point can backfire.
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Police impersonator wanted in 10 robberies
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Investigators say the suspect picks up victims while driving a livery cab, then claims to be a cop.
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Bronx woman followed home, sexually assaulted
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Detectives say this man followed a woman from 170th St. and the Grand Concourse to her apartment around 5 a.m. Saturday.
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Picture released of suspect wanted in Manhattan park attack
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A mother is speaking out after she fought off an attacker with a bike pump in Fort Tryon Park in Washington Heights.
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New plot twist, giant secret on 'Scandal'
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Viewers can expect the show to move along even quicker than it did last season.
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Family in SUV issues statement in New York City biker road rage incident
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The wife of SUV driver Alexian Lien expressed sympathy for the man who was run over, but says the family was in grave danger.
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Exclusive: Unruly passenger taken off Los Angeles-to-JFK flight
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An unruly passenger was taken off a JFK-bound Virgin America flight after passengers say he caused quite a scene on the plane.
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Homeless man arrested in 2 stabbings on Long Island
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A homeless man was arrested Wednesday morning in connection with a robbery and two stabbings on Long Island.
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Man stabbed in middle of Staten Island street
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The victim, a man in his 30s, was attacked near his Murray Street home in the Richmond Valley section just before 5:45 a.m.
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Long Island police investigating if robbery suspects behind spree
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Nassau County police are working to determine if three robbery suspects are linked to a series of incidents in Uniondale and Hempstead.
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Livery cab driver robbed in the Bronx; Photo released
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The NYPD has released a photo of two men accused of assaulting and robbing a livery cab driver in the Bronx.
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Poll: Bill de Blasio has huge lead in New York City mayor's race
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A new poll shows Democrat Bill de Blasio leading Republican rival Joe Lhota with 71 percent of likely voters in the race for New York City mayor.
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Deadline day for applications to 9/11 victims' compensation fund
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As the key deadline approached, more than 32,000 people have applied to the federal compensation fund for people with illnesses that might be related to toxic fallout from the Sept. 11 attacks, program officials said.
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Lauren's Law takes effect in New York Thursday
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Lauren's Law requires anyone who applies for a New York state driver's license or learner's permit to answer whether they wish to be added to the Donate Life Registry.
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EXCLUSIVE: Small drone crash lands in Manhattan
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Eyewitness News has obtained video of a small helicopter drone flying high above buildings on the East side of Manhattan that crash landed just feet away from a businessman during the Monday evening rush hour.
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Online delays signal strong demand for ObamaCare
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Overloaded websites and jammed phone lines frustrated consumers for a second day as they tried to sign up for health insurance under the nation's historic health care overhaul.
Wednesday, October 02, 2013
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Jury rejects negligence claim in Jackson promoter trial
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The verdict was read Wednesday, roughly five months after opening statements in the case filed by Jackson's mother.
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Arrest made in beating of 75-year-old inside Philadephia gas station
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A man is behind bars in connection with the brutal beating of a 75-year-old inside a Philadelphia gas station.
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Sandy refugees say they still need hotel program
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A few hundred New Yorkers still homeless after Superstorm Sandy are asking the city for more time to find shelter.
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Foreclosed home illegally rented out, family scammed
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Prosecutors say Barton Hodge basically stole the house which was vacant and in foreclosure after the previous owner died.
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Rally held for paralyzed biker in SUV Henry Hudson Parkway chase
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Meanwhile, the wife of the biker left paralyzed in the incident is speaking out and calling for charges against the SUV driver.
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Brooklyn shooting leaves 24-year-old mother dead; Suspect ID'd
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Police have identified the suspect as 21-year-old Corey Brown, who they say fired shots wildly as he ran through the courtyard of a housing project.
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1 dead when NJ Transit bus, Econoline van collide on GSP
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The accident happened at around 7:30 p.m. Tuesday just south of the Bergen Toll Plaza in Saddle Brook.
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Letitia James wins New York City Public Advocate primary in runoff
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In a runoff election marked by low turnout and high cost, Councilwoman Letitia James defeated state Sen. Daniel Squadron to become the Democratic party nominee for public advocate.
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Metro-North to boost Connecticut-to New York trains, give riders credit
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The MTA board has approved a credit for New Haven Line Metro-North ticket-holders affected by the Con Ed power outage.
Tuesday, October 01, 2013
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Riverside Park stabbing along Hudson leaves 5 hurt
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A man went on a rampage with scissors Tuesday morning, slashing or stabbing five people on a Hudson River bike path.
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Donald Trump considers buying Plum Island
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Donald Trump is thinking about adding an island to his already flashy portfolio.
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Drifter pleads guilty in rape of woman, 74
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An ex-convict whose violent history terrified his West Virginia hometown admitted Tuesday that he raped a septuagenarian.
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No jail for boater in crash near Statue of Liberty
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A boater who admitted he drunkenly got into a deadly crash near the Statue of Liberty won't be going to jail.
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Affordable Care Act: What you need to do
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Starting on January 1, just about everyone in the US will be required to have health insurance. It's one of the main provisions of the Affordable Care Act. Consumer Reports finds most people are confused about how the new law affects them - but help is available.
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Suspect arrested in pipe beating on Brooklyn subway platform also questioned in brick attack
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Police have arrested a suspect in a brutal attack at a Brooklyn subway station, and are questioning him for the brick beating robbery attempt earlier this month that left an internationally-known runner in critical condition.
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Video shows bikers, driver clash after accident on Henry Hudson Parkway
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A fender bender involving a motorcycle and a Range Rover on the Henry Hudson Parkway erupted into a chase and a brawl, police say, with the driver of the SUV getting beaten after fleeing the scene of the accident.
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'Hollywood Night' plagued with injury, but stars still shine on 'DWTS'
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The stars took on "Hollywood Night" on "Dancing with the Stars" for week three of the competition.
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Video: Dog nurses tiger cubs at China zoo
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A zoo in China recruited a dog to nurse the two newborn tiger brothers after their mother, Rongron, already lost three litters.
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Video: Giant Panda cubs on display in China
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The China Giant Panda Protection Research Center showed 14 giant panda cubs Sunday in Bifengxia breeding base in southwest China's Sichuan Province.
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Huntington Station assault suspects caught on camera
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Suffolk County investigators say the suspects beat and kicked another man outside the Carousel Lounge in Huntington Station around 3:30 a.m. on May 19.
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Suspect arrested in fatal stabbing in Brooklyn
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Police have arrested a suspect in the fatal stabbing of a 22-year-old man Sunday night on the corner of 57th Street and Fourth Avenue in Sunset Park.
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PATH fare hike takes effect, ride now $2.50
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It costs more to ride PATH trains Tuesday, as the price of a single ride increased by a quarter to $2.50.
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New Jersey town honors soldier killed in Afghanistan
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Residents in a northern New Jersey town paused to remember a soldier killed in Afghanistan.
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New York City Opera to file for bankruptcy
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New York City Opera said Tuesday it is shutting down and filing for bankruptcy protection after seven decades as a fixture on the metropolitan cultural scene.
Monday, September 30, 2013
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Hudson River body identified as Garden City shooter
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A body found floating in the Hudson River was identified Monday as that of the man wanted for last week's shooting in Garden City.
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Listeria concerns promp recall of chicken, ham salads
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Garden Fresh Foods of Milwaukee has recalled 19,000 pounds of ready-to-eat chicken and ham products because of possible Listeria bacteria contamination.
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Fiery California jet crash leaves no survivors
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Rescuers and investigators were working amid the smoldering wreckage of a private jet and the hangar it hit after landing at a Southern California airport, but they did not expect to find any survivors from the flight from Idaho with an unknown number aboard, officials said.
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Alex Rodriguez to begin fighting 211-game suspension Monday
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In a hearing room before arbitrator Fredric Horowitz, lawyers for the New York Yankees third baseman will argue why the 211-game suspension imposed by Major League Baseball on Aug. 5 should be overturned.
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Long Island man with 850 snakes looking to legalize business
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The Long Island man accused of selling reptiles out of his home illegally is working towards legalizing his business.
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Croton-on-Hudson deacon removed over abuse allegations
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The Archbishop of New York has permanently removed from ministry the deacon of a Westchester parish following sexual abuse allegations.
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Newtown-dedicated bell stolen from Long Island playground
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Nassau County detectives say someone stole an 8-inch brass bell from the Masone Beach playground on Waterford Road in Island Park.
Friday, September 27, 2013
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Overturned truck snarls traffic on I-80 in New Jersey
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An overturned truck caused some a big mess and some heavy delays on Interstate 80 in New Jersey Friday morning.
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Canarsie chase ends in crash that leaves 6 hurt, 2 critically
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The crash damaged at least three cars, causing one SUV to land on its side in front of an apartment building.
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Mariano Rivera closes out Yankee Stadium career
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Mariano Rivera put his head on Andy Pettitte's right shoulder and sobbed. The end had arrived, at least for his career in the New York Yankees' home pinstripes.
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Police search for suspect, witness in Brooklyn assault
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The incident happened around 11 p.m. Tuesday inside the Lucky Liquor Store on Myrtle Avenue in the Bedford-Stuyvesant section.
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Horse's legs pinned after carriage crash in Manhattan
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The driver of a horse-drawn carriage lost control of the horse on 8th Avenue between 57th and 58th streets.
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Plane makes emergency landing in Boise after pilot has fatal heart attack
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A Seattle-bound United Airlines flight was forced to make an emergency landing in Boise after the pilot suffered a fatal heart attack.
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Barilla pasta chairman's comments on gays spur anger
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Chairman Guido Barilla's comments Wednesday in an Italian radio interview triggered calls to boycott his company's products, which include cookies and bread.
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Fire tears through 3-story home in Irvington; no injuries
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The fire broke out at a home on 21st Street, just off Springfield Avenue, in Irvington around 6 a.m.
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Stolen toy armadillo returned to Willie Nelson's band
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The stuffed toy that was stolen from Willie Nelson's band after a show in suburban New York has been returned unharmed, according to a theater manager.
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Senate approves bill averting government shutdown
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The Senate dealt an emphatic defeat to a core of rebellious young conservatives Friday and approved legislation preventing government agencies from closing on Tuesday.
Thursday, September 26, 2013
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Secret Sales: Coffee, Omaha Steaks, and a mixer
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Check here for this week's Secret Sales from Tory Johnson!
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Garden City shooting suspect remains at large
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Investigators found the getaway car of a vendor, Sang Ho Kim, wanted in a deadly shooting at a a light fixture company, abandoned in upstate New York, but the suspect remains at large.
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Sketch released of suspect who groped woman in Queens
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Police have released a new sketch of the man accused of grabbing a woman last Saturday night in Queens.
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Homeless man arrested in 2009 Queens cold case
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Carmen Saldana, a 23-year-old student at the Fashion Institute of Technology in Manhattan, was found murdered in Queens.
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Suspects wanted in Manhattan armed robbery spree
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Police are searching for a pair of armed robbers targeting victims on the streets of Manhattan, and one of them was caught on surveillance video.
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Manhattan stolen credit card spending spree caught on camera
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Police in Manhattan are trying to find two people accused of going on a shopping spree with a stolen credit card.
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Man get 40 years sentence in fatal New York City parade shootout
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The man convicted in a murder that sparked a fatal police shootout following the West Indian Day parade two years ago recevied a 40 year sentence today.
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Connecticut teacher takes to Facebook for kidney
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A Connecticut teacher is turning to Facebook to make a special plea for something that could save his life.
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Yankees offer free tickets over Mariano Rivera bobblehead fiasco
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If you were caught up in the Mariano Rivera bobblehead fiasco at Yankee Stadium this week, the New York Yankees would like to make it up to you.
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New York City may bar social media demands by employers
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Job-seekers in New York City could keep their private lives on social media off-limits to prospective employers under a proposal local lawmakers are discussing.
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Poll: New Jersey residents spent less time at shore after Superstorm Sandy
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Many New Jersey residents spent less time at the shore than usual this summer, according to a poll released Wednesday, giving credence to officials' oft-repeated worries that visitors would stay away during the lucrative season because of a perception that Superstorm Sandy had wiped out the entire coastline.
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Jersey City Council passes bill to require paid sick leave
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The state's second-largest city has passed legislation requiring businesses to offer employees paid sick leave.
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1 dead, 1 wounded in Garden City shooting near mall
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Police on Long Island are searching for a gunman after a shooting left 1 dead and 1 injured at a business near the Roosevelt Field Mall in Garden City.
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Amtrak service issues due to power problem
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Amtrak Acela Express service will not operate between New York and Boston through Sunday.
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Yankees miss playoffs for second time in 19 years
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The end came quietly for this year's New York Yankees. No celebrations. No titles. No October baseball.
Wednesday, September 25, 2013
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Snack at night to lose weight?
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We can put to bed the old notion that it's bad for you to eat before you go to sleep.
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Panel orders release of Newtown 911 tapes
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The state's Freedom of Information Commission ordered the release of the 911 tapes from last year's shooting in Newtown.
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JoJo John accused in fatal Hudson crash in court
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The man accused of killing two people when he drove a boat into a barge on the Hudson appeared in court Wednesday.
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Brooklyn man fighting for life after sucker punch
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63-year-old Lauro Ponce is in Wyckoff Heights Medical Center now fighting for his life.
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Man beaten with brick during attempted robbery on Upper West Side
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An internationally-known runner is in critical condition Wednesday after being beaten with a brick during a surprise attack.
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TriBeCa attempted rape suspect caught on camera
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Police are searching for a man who tried to rape a woman inside her Manhattan apartment building, and they are hoping surveillance video will lead to an arrest.
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ObamaCare premiums unveiled for healthcare exchanges
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The Obama administration is unveiling premiums and plan choices for 36 states where the federal government is taking the lead to cover uninsured residents.
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Senator Ted Cruz ends speech against Obamacare after 21 hours
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Filibuster or no, Sen. Ted Cruz' marathon speech on the Senate floor made one point: Obamacare had to go.
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Militant group al-Shabab: 137 killed in Kenya mall attack
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The militant group behind the four-day takeover of a Nairobi mall claimed Wednesday that Kenyan government forces used chemical weapons in their assault on the building, then carried out "a demolition" to cover evidence and buried 137 hostages.
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99-year-old Iowa woman gets high school diploma
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A 99-year-old Iowa woman who dropped out of a high school more than 80 years ago despite needing only one credit to graduate has finally received her diploma.
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Long Island footbridge death suspect due in court
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The man who police say strangled a young woman and left her body on a Long Island footbridge is due in court Wednesday.
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Man fatally shot in chest in East Setauket home
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The victim, a 50-year-old man identified as Ross Reisner, was found shot in the chest in his East Setauket home.
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Brooklyn community pleads for clues in mom's murder
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A community in Brooklyn is coming together Wednesday to make a plea for help in finding a suspected killer.
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Long Island man who aided dad's drowning scam misses court date
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A Long Island man who admitted helping his father fake his own drowning at in a life insurance scam is being sought by authorities after he failed to appear for sentencing.
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New York City mayoral race heating up with attacks, endorsements
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Republican Joe Lhota is raising questions about the past of Democratic challenger Bill de Blasio, who just picked up an endorsement from the commander in chief.
Tuesday, September 24, 2013
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President Obama, Iranian President Rouhani back nuclear talks at United Nations
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President Obama and new Iranian President Rouhani both spoke up about resumption of stalled nuclear negotiations Tuesday.
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7 things not to do with your credit
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1.5 billion credit cards are out there and experts say that's 1.5 billion ways we make dumb mistakes with our credit. Those mistakes can cost us money and make us victims of identity theft.
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Cory Booker-Steve Lonegan Senate race tightening, poll says
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The Quinnipiac University poll released Tuesday shows 53 percent back Democratic Newark Mayor Booker, while 41 percent support former Bogota Mayor Lonegan.
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Mariano Rivera's bobblehead late to Yankee Stadium
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The Yankees gave out vouchers for the late arriving Mariano Rivera bobblehead and a huge crowd gathered to claim them.
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East Harlem school bus shooting sparks manhunt
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The shooting happened around 4:30 p.m. Monday on East 127th Street between Park and Lexington avenues.
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Latin Night mixed with the Jive for Week 2 of 'DWTS'
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This week on "Dancing with the Stars" the pairs danced to either a Latin Night style or did the Jive.
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Kenyan President says terrorists defeated
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Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta says security forces have finally defeated a small group of terrorists after four days in fighting at a Nairobi mall.
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Astoria hit-and-run, robbery suspect arrested
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Police have made an arrest in a hit and run that left an NYPD officer injured in Queens last month.
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Deadly Upper West Side crash suspect due in court
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The parents of Ariel Russo are expected to be in court to witness the appearance of 17-year-old Franklin Reyes, who is facing second-degree manslaughter charges in the June incident.
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Dina Lohan pleads not guilty, loses license in Long Island DWI case
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The 50-year-old Lohan was pulled over for speeding and arrested on suspicion of driving while intoxicated on the Northern State Parkway on Long Island on September 12.
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Burger King launching lower-calorie 'Satisfries'
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The world's No. 2 hamburger chain is launching a new crinkle-cut french fry on Tuesday that it says has about 20 percent fewer calories than its regular french fries.
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Allegedly Chicago park shooting gunmen among 4 charged
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Two suspected gunmen and two others have been charged in a shooting that injured 13 people including a 3-year-old boy in a crowded Chicago park, police said Tuesday.
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MTA transit app competition announces winners
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The MTA and AT&T on Tuesday announced the winners of the 2013 App Quest challenge, a global competition to develop new mobile tools that use real time MTA data to improve commutes for millions of subway, bus and rail riders.
Monday, September 23, 2013
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Eyewitness News uncovers several unsafe balconies
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When Jennifer Rosoff fell 17 stories from her balcony, it was long past due for a safety inspection.
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2 Glen Cove elementary schools accused of cheating
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A cheating scandal involving elementary students has teachers at two schools on Long Island in hot water.
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Cab, Bentley crash in front of WABC studios
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Just before 6 p.m. Monday a cabbie rear-ended a Bentley on Columbus Avenue near 66th Street right outside WABC studios.
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Men accused of robbing child at gunpoint
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The suspects pointed a gun at the 12-year-old and demanded money. The boy's mother gave them cash, and they ran away.
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Kenyan officials claim last push to end mall siege
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Kenyan security forces battled al-Qaida-linked terrorists in an upscale mall for a third day Monday in what they said was a final push to rescue the last few hostages in a siege that has left at least 62 people dead.
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Woman allegedly raped in livery cab in Brooklyn; Manhunt under way
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Police say the 35-year-old victim hailed a SUV livery cab, and once inside the vehicle, she was forcibly raped by the driver.
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Ex-Stony Brook professor among the dead in Kenya mall attack
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One of the people confirmed dead in the militant attack on a shopping mall in Kenya had once been a writing instructor at Stony Brook University on Long Island.
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Columbia University professor attacked in possible hate crime in Manhattan
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Dr. Prabhjot Singh was attacked just after 8 p.m. Saturday on 110th Street near Lennox Avenue.
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Oprah Winfrey admits near nervous breakdown
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During an interview with Access Hollywood, Winfrey said the breakdown happened during the difficulties launching her TV network OWN, while she was also shooting the movie "The Butler."
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Deer Park pharmacy robbed; Suspect caught on camera
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Police on Long Island are asking the public's help in identifying a man who robbed a CVS overnight.
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Man's body found in Prospect Park in Brooklyn
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Authorities say the body was found around 10:30 p.m. Sunday in the rear of the Litchfield Villa, a 160-year-old mansion inside the park on its west side.
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'Modern Family,' 'Breaking Bad' crowned at Emmys
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Television's annual night of honors, where the AMC drama "Breaking Bad" and ABC comedy "Modern Family" were judged the industry's finest on Sunday night, mixed in surprises with expected winners, and ended some winning streaks while extending others.
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Police ramp up efforts to find driver in deadly Union hit and run
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Officers set up a check point while looking for witnesses to the crash, which killed a motorcyclist on September 15 on North Avenue.
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Chelsea hate crime attack suspect due in court
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23-year-old Alfonso Lanier was arrested Tuesday.
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Vaccinations continue after Bronx restaurant Hepatitis scare
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New York City health officials are offering Hepatitis A vaccinations again Monday for anyone who ate at a Japanese restaurant in the Bronx where five people tested positive for the virus.
Saturday, September 21, 2013
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Police hunt gunman after teen shot in groin in Canarsie
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The search is on for the person who fired the shot that put a 14-year old boy in a Brooklyn hospital.
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Friday, September 20, 2013
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Violent Bronx stabbing, robbery caught on video
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Authorities say a man approached the 60-year-old victim from behind and stabbed him multiple times, all for a cell phone.
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3-year-old boy among 13 injured in Chicago park shooting
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Thirteen people have been shot at a park on Chicago's southwest side, including a 3-year-old boy who was in critical condition, in what authorities say was likely a gang-related shooting during a neighborhood basketball game.
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Consumer Reports reviews the new iPhones
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The new iPhone 5s from Apple is out, and Consumer Reports has preliminary test results from its lab.
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Odor-control experts coming to Dietz & Watson site
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Dietz & Watson has brought in odor-control experts to neutralize the stench emanating from its fire-ravaged warehouse.
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Man carjacks ambulance with patient inside
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He allegedly ditched the ambulance a short time later and ran away.
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Video captures woman stealing stroller out of yard
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A woman carrying a baby is seen stealing a stroller right out of a stranger's yard.
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Man trying to help woman, pushed on subway tracks
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A man who came to the rescue of a woman being attacked on a subway platform suddenly became a victim himself.
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71-year-old woman attacked and robbed
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Police released the sketch of a man wanted for brutally attacking and robbing a 71-year-old woman in Brooklyn.
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Brooklyn mom murdered; Suspect, caught on camera, ID'd
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The woman was found by her two young daughters, ages 15 and 5, inside their Chauncey Street apartment in Brownsville.
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Video: Car bursts into flames after crash on FDR Drive
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A car erupted in flames after an accident early Friday in the northbound lanes of the FDR Drive in Manhattan.
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Suspect in a wheelchair stealing women's purses
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He's targeted fancy restaurants and a hotel in Midtown, Manhattan.
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Bank executive accused of Hamptons rape due in court
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A New York City investment banker accused of raping a woman in the Hamptons faces arraignment Friday on a grand jury indictment.
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Man arrested in fatal shooting of 17-year-old in Hempstead
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A 20-year-old Long Island man under arrest, facing charges in the murder of a teenager.
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1st human case of West Nile virus found in Suffolk County
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Officials say an adult in his or her 50s contracted the virus and was hospitalized for five days last month for treatment.
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M&Ms to roll out birthday cake flavor in 2014
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Mars is reportedly getting ready to roll out a new M&Ms flavor to help you celebrate the day you were born.
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'Taxi of the Future' hybrid cabs set to hit New York City streets
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The new hybrid cabs, Nissan NV200s, are expected to start running in October, and they bring a plethora of changes.
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Monmouth County holding gun buyback through Saturday
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Monmouth County residents will be able to surrender their weapons in exchange for cash, no questions asked.
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Passenger locks cab driver in trunk
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On Thursday morning, a livery cab driver picked up a fare, and started heading to the Bronx. The male passenger in the cab then pulled out a gun, and told the driver they were heading to Albany. The passenger then locked the driver in the trunk of the car.
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Pope warns church must find new balance on abortion, gays, and contraception
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The Pope calls for a need to make the church a merciful, more welcoming place for all.
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House GOP lead charge in passing $4 billion in food stamp cuts
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The House passed a bill Thursday that would make around $4 billion in cuts annually to the almost $80 billion-a-year food stamp program and allow states to put in place broad new work requirements for recipients.
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Alleged Queens subway stabber charged with murder
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Authorities have charged 22-year-old Steven Torres with murder after he allegedly repeatedly stabbed 69-year-old Edward Orozco because he thought he was blowing him a kiss.
Thursday, September 19, 2013
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Secret Sales with Tory Johnson deals on kettle corn, iPhone cases and wall decals
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Check here for this week's Secret Sales from Tory Johnson!
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Nearly 800 snakes found in garage of Long Island home
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Authorities say the snakes were found in the garage and the home. They included two six-foot Burmese pythons, which are illegal in New York State.
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Toddler escapes daycare, changes in the works
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A toddler wandered right out the front door at daycare and headed down the street in New Jersey.
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Court battle continues for bus victim struck ten years ago
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For ten years, an entire decade, Claude Williams has been battling the Transit Authority in court.
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Developmentally disabled man jailed for allegedly shoplifting
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A developmentally disabled young man spent six days in the Bergen County Jail before being released.
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Mayoral candidates debate each other on poverty
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A new census report shows poverty is only getting worse in New York City, as is the income gap.
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EMTs charged with stealing from ambulance corps.
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Three EMT's have been arrested and charged with stealing more than $325,000 from a Queens volunteer ambulance corps.
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Baby killed in airport conveyor belt accident
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A 5-month-old baby has died after being placed on a baggage conveyor belt at the Alicante airport in southeast Spain.
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Statues beheaded at New Jersey church
- Posted 09/19
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Police in New Jersey are searching for suspects who vandalized religious statues.
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Man and dog killed in hit-and-run, driver arrested
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On Long Island, police have arrested the driver who hit and killed a man and his dog and then took off.
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Suspect wanted in attempted rape of 10-year-old
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Police in Queens are searching for a dangerous sexual predator who attempted to rape a 10-year-old girl on her way to school.
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Staten Island man accused of planting fake explosives
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A New York City man is under arrest, facing formal charges after he allegedly planted homemade explosives around a Staten Island neighborhood.
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Man rescued after fall down storm drain in Medford
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The man apparently dropped his keys in the drain and then used his car to pry the 200-pound grate off.
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Washington Navy Yard workers back at work as investigation continues
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Workers returned to the Washington Navy Yard Thursday, three days after the shocking shooting spree that killed 12 of their friends and colleagues.
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New Jersey high court rules against judge's comedian gig
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A New Jersey judge will have to put his moonlighting career as an actor and comedian on hold.
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Poll: New Jersey residents back vetoed gun control bills
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A new poll shows many New Jerseyans support three pieces of gun control legislation that were recently vetoed by Gov. Chris Christie.
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Digital kiosks coming to New York City subway stations
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There's a new alternative coming for subway riders who miss having someone in a token booth to answer all their questions.
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$400 million Powerball jackpot won in South Carolina
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The one winning ticket for the nearly $400 million jackpot was sold in Lexington, South Carolina. But don't throw your ticket out just yet.
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Children's footed pajamas recalled over fire hazard
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The Children's Place is recalling 38,000 bunny-themed one-piece cotton footed pajamas after officials said the sleepwear poses a burn risk.
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'Grand Theft Auto V' sales pass $800 million on 1st day
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The video game company behind "Grand Theft Auto V" says sales of the blockbuster shooter game surpassed $800 million in one day.
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Washington Navy Yard gunman's mom expresses sympathy for victims
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Aaron Alexis' mother released a statement from the family's home in Bedford-Stuyvestant, Brooklyn, Wednesday morning.
Wednesday, September 18, 2013
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Arrest made in cold blooded killing of Brooklyn teen
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17-year-old Kamau Chandler was a party in Bedford-Stuyvesant when cops say he looked the wrong way at another partygoer.
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UFT endorses Bill de Blasio for mayor
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New York City's teachers union is endorsing Bill de Blasio for mayor after first supporting one of his opponents in the primary.
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Ossining teacher admits having sex with student, 16
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A teacher has pleaded guilty to a rape charge after being arraigned on what was supposed to be his wedding day.
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LeGrand auctions off Rutgers jersey for charity
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Friends, fans and fellow athletes came together to honor former Rutgers football player Eric LeGrand Wednesday night.
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Violent car crash in Springfield Gardens
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The sound and force of the impact sent neighbors running out of their homes to see what happened.
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Army sergeant from Staten Island died shielding soldier, report
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According to the Army Times, Staff Sergeant Michael Ollis died while shielding a Polish solider from a suicide bomber.
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Staten Island trio poses as cops to cut Grand Theft Auto V line
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Three fans of the new Grand Theft Auto game are under arrest for an alleged crime you might find in the game itself.
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12-year-old Bronx boy choked, robbed of iPod by 2 adults
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Police are looking for two adults wanted in the violent robbery of a 12-year-old in the Bronx, and they're hoping grainy surveillance photos will lead to an arrest.
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Bronx home invasion robbery suspect caught on video
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Police are searching for a man they say robbed a Bronx teenager at gunpoint, and they have released surveillance video they hope leads to an arrest.
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Starbucks CEO asks customers to leave guns at home
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Starbucks says guns are no longer welcome in its cafes, though it is stopping short of an outright ban on firearms.
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Arrest made in Chelsea hate crime attack
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23-year-old Alfonso Lanier was arrested Tuesday.
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Toys "R" Us releases holiday season's Hot Toys list
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The calendar shows that it's just September, but it's already time to start thinking about the holiday season.
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Bronx woman robbed after making ATM withdrawal
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Police are searching for the person who stole cash from a woman at a bank ATM in the Bronx, and they're hoping surveillance video will lead to an arrest.
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Washington Navy Yard shooting motive still unclear
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The rampage was allegedly carried out by one of the military's own - a defense contractor and former Navy reservist.
Tuesday, September 17, 2013
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Stamford, Connecticut house explosion caused by gas
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The Mayor of Stamford, Connecticut says a home was leveled in an apparent gas explosion on Tuesday afternoon.
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Secret Sales: Tory Johnson has steals and deals on items that will help you lose weight and feel better
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Check here for this week's Secret Sales from Tory Johnson!
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Joe Lhota meets with Rev. Al Sharpton
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Tuesday night, Joe Lhota did something the man he worked for, Rudy Giuliani, would never do. He met with Al Sharpton.
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3 men wanted in Brooklyn home invasion
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They say the men knocked on an apartment door in East Flatbush last month and claimed to be police officers.
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Joe Biden's niece taken into police custody in New York City
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The niece of Vice President Joe Biden is in police custody in New York City.
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Washington Navy Yard gunman identified as Aaron Alexis
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Law enforcement officiials have identified the gunman killed in the Washington Navy Yard shooting as Aaron Alexis, a Queens native who lived in Texas.
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Seaside Park boardwalk ruled accidental do to electrical components
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The massive fire that destroyed four blocks of the Jersey shore boardwalk was caused by electrical components compromised by Hurricane Sandy floodwaters according to officials.
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Staten Island sex assault suspect caught on camera
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Police are searching for a man wanted in connection with a sexual assault on Staten Island, and they're hoping surveillance image will lead to an arrest.
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