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Today, August 13, 2013
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Emotional vigil held Monday for New Jersey boy killed in Staten Island hit and run
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Reda Gendy, Kyrillos Gendy's grieving father, thanked the school community at Sacred Heart in South Amboy for all their support and prayers in the Gendy family's darkest days.
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Yesterday, August 12, 2013
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New Jersey woman a guest at Florida hotel that fell into sinkhole
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A sinkhole caused a section of a Florida resort to partially collapse early Monday, while another section was sinking.
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All-night vigil held to protest Brooklyn hospital's closing
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Community members in Brooklyn came together Sunday for an all-night vigil to protest the planned closure of Interfaith Medical Center.
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Queens hit and run victim also robbed, relatives say
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Authorities are looking for the drivern who struck 25-year-old Manuel Campoverde in Jackson Heights. Relatives say someone also robbed him, taking everything but his undergarments.
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Man fatally struck by MTA bus in Queens
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Police are investigating the death of a man who was hit and killed by an MTA bus in Queens late Sunday.
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Montauk drowning appears to be an accident, police say
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Investigators say they're awaiting the results of a toxicology report to see if Ninive Petrocelli had anything in her system when she died.
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New York City firefighter accused of strangling, harassing wife
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A New York City firefighter is under arrest, facing charges in an apparent domestic dispute with his wife.
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1 arrested, 1 on the loose after Manhattan heroin bust
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The search is on Monday for a second suspect after a major drug bust in Manhattan.
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East Haven homes hit by small plane to be demolished
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The houses were so badly damaged that emergency repairs were necessary to make them safe for investigators to get inside.
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New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg takes aim at e-cigarettes
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Tobacco cigarettes are banned from most buildings in New York City, and now it appears the Bloomberg administration has its sights set on electronic cigarettes.
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Bronx robbery suspects caught on camera fleeing scene
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Police are searching for three suspects who attacked and robbed a man while he was changing a flat tire in the Bronx, and they're hoping surveillance images will lead to an arrest.
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25-year-old man found fatally shot in the Bronx
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Authorities in the Bronx are investigating the fatal shooting of a man overnight Monday.
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New Jersey garage workers among Powerball winners
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The first of the sixteen Ocean County garage workers who bought a winning Powerball ticket has come forward.
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Firefighters make progress battling California wildfire
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Firefighters continued to make progress overnight battling Southern California's latest destructive wildfire, which burned 26 homes and threatened more than 500 others in the San Jacinto Mountains.
Sunday, August 11, 2013
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Investigators search for cause of East Haven plane crash
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Investigators are working in East Haven, Connecticut to find key pieces of evidence in the plane crash that killed four people.
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Joe Lhota, George McDonald and John Catsimatidis meet in first New York City mayoral debate
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Repbulican candidates for mayor, Joe Lhota, George McDonald and John Catsimatidis took part in their first debate at our WABC-TV studios on Friday.
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Eliot Spitzer, Scott Stringer meet in first New York City comptroller debate
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Eliot Spitzer and his Democratic opponent Scott Stringer engaged in a sharply personal debate for New York City comptroller at our WABC-TV studios on Friday.
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Suspect arraigned in fatal Staten Island hit and run
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On Sunday night, mourners leaned on each other at the wake of Kyrillos Gendy, 4, who was killed by a hit and run driver Friday.
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Saturday, August 10, 2013
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US to reopen 18 diplomatic embassies after threat
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The State Department says that 18 of the 19 U.S. embassies and consulates in the Middle East and Africa will reopen.
Friday, August 09, 2013
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Senate candidate Steve Lonegan tweet labeled offensive taken down
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Aides to U.S. Senate candidate Steve Lonegan in New Jersey have taken down a social media post that Newark Mayor Cory Booker's campaign says was offensive.
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Cancer sniffing dogs
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Dogs may be a woman's best friend when it comes to early detection of a common form of cancer.
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A-Rod returns at Yankee Stadium, fans boo
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Alex Rodriguez got booed in pregame introductions and booed when his picture was put up on the video board.
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NYCHA website highlights neglected developments
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A new website is putting the focus on New York City's most neglected public housing developments where the wait for repairs can take more than a year.
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Cleanup under way after microburst causes damage in Rockland County
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In happened in a flash, but a severe storm brought down power lines and trees across Rockland County Thursday.
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Alleged sports memorabilia thief flees police on Long Island
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Police say 29-year-old Adam Gibson stole $2,000 worth of sports cards from a A and S Sports on Carman Avenue in Westbury.
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Doctor: New York nanny accused of stabbing kid OK for trial
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A doctor who examined a nanny accused of killing two children says the woman suffered brain damage during a suicide attempt, but is still fit for trial.
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Karen Black, star of 'Five Easy Pieces,' dead at 74
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Karen Black, the prolific actress who appeared in more than 100 movies and was featured in such counterculture favorites as "Easy Rider," ''Five Easy Pieces" and "Nashville," has died in Los Angeles.
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Co-host Joy Behar makes exit from 'The View'
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The last of the original hosts on ABC's daytime talk show "The View" - except for the program's inventor, Barbara Walters - made her exit Friday.
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Pie in the face: New York City just 4th in ranking of pizza cities
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The world's largest travel site, TripAdvisor, has released the top 10 cities for pizza in the United States, based on reviews and opinions from TripAdvisor travelers.
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Newtown putting on show with help from Broadway
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More than 100 children from the Newtown area are putting on a musical this weekend with the help of some Broadway professionals.
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Woman arrested after allegedly setting fire to restaurant in Great Neck
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Authorities say Inger McCaskill, also of Great Neck, set fire to the bushes outside the Safa Restaurant on Middleneck Road.
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New Jersey Governor Chris Christie signs gun-control measures
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Gov. Chris Christie signed 10 gun-related bills into law Thursday, including a measure disqualifying people on the federal terrorist watch list from being able to buy guns.
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New York-bound American Eagle flight makes emergency landing
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An American Eagle flight from Atlanta to New York was diverted to Raleigh-Durham International Airport after the crew reported a hydraulic problem.
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President Barack Obama signs student loan deal
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President Barack Obama signed into law Friday a measure restoring lower interest rates for student loans, pledging the hard-fought compromise would be just the first step in a broader, concerted fight to rein in the costs of a college education.
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Submit questions for the Democratic New York City Mayoral debate
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Thursday, August 08, 2013
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Justic Department to review Ramarley Graham case
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A grand jury has decided that there wasn't enough evidence to support manslaughter charges against Officer Richard Haste.
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Jackie Robinson's wife Tweets about statue vandalism
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Swastikas and hate speech crawled on a statute of Jackie Robinson outside Brooklyn's baseball stadium have been removed.
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Man accused of killing wife, posting it on Facebook
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Authorities say a South Florida man fatally shot his wife and apparently then posted a photo of her body on Facebook.
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Woman, pets, rescued from burning Astoria building
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Firefighters rescued a woman and several pets from a burning building in Queens.
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Nightlight colors can affect your mood
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Researchers at Ohio State tested how different colors of light affected hamsters.
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Teen arrested in sex assault of young girl at Queens McDonald's
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A 14-year-old boy is under arrest and facing charges in the sexual assault of a 4-year-old girl inside a Queens McDonald's.
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2 winning Powerball tickets sold in New Jersey
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Three winning tickets in two states matched all the numbers for a $448.4 million Powerball jackpot, including one sold in a supermarket in a New Jersey coastal community hit hard by Superstorm Sandy last year.
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3 men arrested in string of robberies across 3 towns on Long Island
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Joshua Prince, Nakwan Hailey and Dillan Malebranche are facing robbery and gun charges in connection with the incidents, which took place in Manhasset, Great Neck and Elmont.
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'Sandlot' actor arrested for scuffle with cop at Houston airport
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Actor Thomas Guiry, better known as Smalls from the cult classic movie The Sandlot, was arrested in Houston last weekend for allegedly headbutting a police officer.
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Boys killed by python in Canada died from asphyxiation
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The mother of two small boys strangled by a 100-pound (45-kilogram) python in their sleep earlier this week in Canada had posted photos on Facebook last year of the boys playing in and cleaning her neighbor's snake enclosure.
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Shocking video shows impact in China bus crash
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At least 23 people were hurt in the frightening crash, but none of the injuries were life threatening.
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Half of small cars tested rate marginal or poor in crashes
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Six of 12 small cars performed well in front-end crash tests conducted by an insurance industry group, but some popular models fared poorly in the safety evaluations.
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Swing-vote City Councilman to push for NYPD oversight
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As a City Hall faceoff over creating new oversight for police heads for a make-or-break vote later this month, a lawmaker who had been seen as a potentially crucial swing vote made clear Wednesday he's standing by his support for the legislation.
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NYPD settles stop-and-frisk database lawsuit
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City officials will no longer store the names and addresses of people whose cases are dismissed after a police stop under an agreement that settles a lawsuit over the stop-and-frisk issue.
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Coney Island pedestrian bridge torn down overnight
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Crews tore down the longtime pedestrian bridge that connected a Coney Island, Brooklyn, subway station to the New York Aquarium and the Boardwalk.
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Connecticut teachers, officials to discuss school safety
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A panel created after the Newtown school massacre is meeting with teachers, principals, administrators and teachers unions to discuss improving school security.
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4-year-old girl sexually assaulted in Queens McDonald's
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NYPD Detectives are investigating whether a man who sexually assaulted a girl at McDonald's earlier this week may have done it before at the same location back in March.
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Jury to continue mulling Whitey Bulger's fate for 3rd day
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Jurors in the racketeering trial of James "Whitey" Bulger will be back for a third day of deliberations after a day of questions and mystery.
Wednesday, August 07, 2013
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Matt Damon sits down with Sandy Kenyon
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The actor opens up about his fears, his friendship with Ben Affleck and his new film "Elysium"
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Suspect arrested on DUI, other charges in deadly Maplewood accident
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Harrison Allen of Montclair and Livingston has been charged with two counts of vehicular homicide and two counts of aggravated assault by auto. He faces other motor vehicle offenses.
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Dead shark found on New York City subway
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Subway riders might have thought "Sharknado" arrived in New York City after a dead shark was found on an N subway train.
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Cleveland house in kidnap, rape case is demolished
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The house where three women were held captive and raped over a decade was demolished Wednesday morning in Cleveland.
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Grazing goats to clean Capitol Hill cemetery
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More than 100 goats are taking over Washington's Historic Congressional Cemetery to help clean up the landmark.
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President Obama: 'We don't get terrorized'
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President Barack Obama says security threats will never lead the U.S. to retreat from the world. He says Americans don't get terrorized.
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Man arrested in sex assault of toddler
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42-year-old Jose Ramos is charged with aggravated sex assault and other crimes.
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Teenager admits luring, strangling girl on bike
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A teenager admitted Wednesday that he strangled a 12-year-old girl who disappeared last fall while out riding her bike.
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Car plows into New Jersey Applebee's
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The woman crashed into the Applebee's on Livingston Street in Northvale around 7 p.m. on Wednesday.
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As expected, New York standardized test scores drop
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New York education officials warned early on not to expect great results on the first English and math tests given statewide to elementary students under tougher new learning standards - and they're right.
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Massive fire guts arrivals hall at Kenya's airport
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A small fire that an under-resourced fire brigade reacted slowly to swelled into a raging inferno that engulfed the arrival hall at Kenya's main international airport Wednesday, an official said, shutting down East Africa's largest airport and forcing the cancellation of dozens of flights.
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1 dead in horrific East Flatbush crash
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The crash happened on Utica Avenue between Clarendon and Beverly roads in East Flatbush just after 4 a.m.
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Anthony Weiner calls New York City mayoral rival 'Grandpa'
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New York City mayoral hopeful Anthony Weiner called a political rival "Grandpa" during a heated confrontation at a mayoral forum.
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Justice Department files 1st charges in Benghazi attack
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The Justice Department has filed the first criminal charges in the deadly attack on the U.S. diplomatic mission in Benghazi, Libya, two U.S. officials said Tuesday.
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Taco Bell expanding test of popular waffle taco
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Taco Bell says it's expanding its small test of waffle tacos, as it prepares to take its breakfast menu national sometime next year.
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Horace Mann sues insurers to cover abuse liability
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The Horace Mann School has filed a lawsuit against three insurers for refusing to reimburse the elite New York City prep school more than $1 million in settlements paid to two sexual abuse victims.
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Police release sketch of sex assault suspect on Long Island
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Suffolk County police say the man attacked a woman in the Shirley-Mastic area in the early-morning hours of July 14.
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Suspect in deadly Upper West Side crash due in court
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The teen accused of killing a little girl during a police chase on the Upper West Side will again come face-to- face with her parents Wedneday.
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Former President George W. Bush has heart procedure
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ABC News White House correspondant Ann Compton says former President President George W. Bush underwent a heart procedure Tuesday morning.
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Yemen's government says it foiled al-Qaida plots
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Authorities foiled plots by al-Qaida to take over key cities in southern Yemen and attack strategic ports and gas facilities, a government spokesman said Wednesday.
Tuesday, August 06, 2013
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US searches for explosives in Yemen
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The U.S. right now is frantically looking for elusive explosives in Yemen, as personnel at the U.S. embassy fled the country.
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Pit bull attacks elderly woman in Passaic
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An 82-year-old woman suffered serious injuries when a pit bull jumped a fence and attacked her in Passaic.
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4 shot in Montclair; Gunman remains on the loose
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A gunman is on the loose and a manhunt under way after four people were shot in Montclair early Tuesday morning.
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Usher's son nearly drowns in Atlanta pool, police say
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Atlanta police say that the 5-year-old boy fell to the bottom of pool and became stuck in the drain.
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Terminally-ill Pennsylvania toddler dies after serving as parents' best man
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The terminally-ill 2-year-old western Pennsylvania boy who served as his parents' best man at their wedding has died.
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Gunman in Pennsylvania shooting rampage arraigned
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Rockne Newell had reportedly been fighting with the town for more than 18 years about his ramshackle, trash-filled property.
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New photos released in stabbing of teen in Queens
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The new surveillance images come one day after another man was questioned and released by police, who said no charges will be filed.
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Utah beauty pageant winner accused of throwing bombs
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A woman who recently was crowned Miss Riverton after wowing the judges on the piano is accused of exercising a more sinister talent - cooking up homemade bombs and throwing them from a car.
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Caught on tape: Boston tractor trailer plunges off highway
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A tractor-trailer flew off a section of elevated highway on an interstate in Boston after police say it was sideswiped by another driver, and the entire horrific incident was caught on video.
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Alex Rodriguez to appeal 211-game ban, 12 others penalized
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On a day filled with recrimination, regret and refrain, 13 players were penalized as a result of Major League Baseball's six-month-plus investigation of Biogenesis of America.
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Video: Peru zoo debuts white Bengal tigress cub
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The blue-eyed bundle of cuteness is the first white Bengal tigress cub to be born in captivity in the country.
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Princeton Review reveals 2014 top party schools
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College students consider the University of Iowa the nation's best party school, even though Iowa City has tried to make its famous bar scene less hospitable to underage drinkers
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Man found shot to death in front of Brooklyn building
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A man was found shot to death in front of a building on Erasmus Street in East Flatbush just before 6:30 p.m. Wednesday.
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4 New Jersey Democrats hold 1st debate in US Senate race
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The three other Democrats running in New Jersey's special U.S. Senate election finally got their crack at Newark Mayor Cory Booker in a debate that showed their differences seem to be more in outlook than in policy.
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Overnight George Washington Bridge repairs under way
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Drivers who use the George Washington Bridge late into the night could be in store for a headache and major delays.
Monday, August 05, 2013
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Man accused of trying to sell baby on Craigslist
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Authorities on Staten Island have arrested a man on charges he tried to sell a baby on Craigslist.
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3 shot dead at Pennsylvania municipal building
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A shooting during a meeting at a northeastern Pennsylvania municipal building has left three people dead.
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A-Rod, 12 others suspended in MLB PED scandal
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Alex Rodriguez was suspended through 2014 and All-Stars Nelson Cruz, Jhonny Peralta and Everth Cabrera were banned 50 games apiece Monday when Major League Baseball disciplined 13 players in a drug case - the most sweeping punishment since the Black Sox scandal nearly a century ago.
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JetBlue Airways adds a first class cabin
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JetBlue is making a play for corporate road warriors.
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Man accused of attacking dogs with ice pick
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Residents say 42-year-old Donnell Barden lets his large pit bull attack other pets at Prospect Park.
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Jersey City water main break affecting mass transit
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The 20-inch main broke in the area of Sip Avenue between Bergen and Summit avenues in Jersey City just after midnight.
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Pregnant woman killed when tree branch falls in Queens
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The New York Police Department says the incident occurred at about 6:40 p.m. Sunday in Kissena Park.
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Funeral Monday for baby killed in West New York bus accident
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A funeral will be held Monday for the baby girl who was killed by an out-of-control bus in New Jersey.
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Tunnel shutdown of R line under way for Superstorm Sandy repairs
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The commute gets tougher Monday, as it's the first workweek day that riders are dealing with the closure of the R subway line's Montague Street Tunnel.
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Man's body found on log in Wantagh park preserve
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Police on Long Island are conducting a murder investigation after the gruesome discovery of a man's body.
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4-year-old Mayor Bobby Tufts re-elected in Minnesota
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Robert "Bobby" Tufts hasn't made it to preschool yet, but he's already been elected twice as mayor of a tiny tourist town in northern Minnesota.
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New York drops ATM requirement for signs listing fees
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New York is following the federal government in dropping the requirement that automated teller machines have posted signs disclosing their potential fees.
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16-year Connecticut bridge, I-95 project in final stages
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A bridge and highway building project on a busy stretch of a key interstate in Connecticut is in its final stages, cheering commuters who have navigated construction zones and endured bottlenecks for more than a decade.
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Man arrested after 5-hour standoff with police in Queens
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Athanasios "Tommy" Kakouras was charged with assault and resisting arrest around 2 a.m. Sunday following a five-hour standoff with police
Sunday, August 04, 2013
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Woman drives from Queens to Brooklyn with man clinging to roof
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According to Police Commissioner Ray Kelly, the couple was married, and there was a dispute over money. The man was desperately clinging on to the hood of the Blue Ford Explorer, and rode on the outside as the SUV tore through the city streets. The driver eventually crashed into a white Nissan at the intersection of Jamaica Avenue and Crescent in the Cypress Hills section of Brooklyn.
Saturday, August 03, 2013
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Best man killed in Hudson boat crash remembered
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Funeral services were held Friday for Mark Lennon, one of two people killed in last week's boat crash on the Hudson River.
Friday, August 02, 2013
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Tenants warned to stay off balconies at scene of East Side fatal fall
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City inspectors are warning tenants to stay off their balconies at the Manhattan building where a woman fell to her death Thursday.
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Driver in deadly bus accident in West New York also works for MTA
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The MTA says Idowu Daramola Daramola is also a New York City probationary bus driver, but he is now in the process of being terminated following the accident that killed an infant.
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A-Rod reps talk settlement, source tells ESPN
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A source tells ESPN that A-Rod's representatives are now negotiating a possible settlement that could result in a lengthy suspension.
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Pet parrot, stolen at gunpoint, reunited with owner
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A man in the Bronx is under arrest for stealing a woman's parrot, and the bird is safely back with its owners.
Thursday, August 01, 2013
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Suspect sought in string of New York City subway attacks
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Police are searching for a man who has been attacking and robbing subway riders on trains and platforms.
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Woman says raccoons attacked her in Central Park
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A musician from Brooklyn says she got attacked Wednesday night by a pair of raccoons in Central Park. They went for her leg.
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String of burglaries in Greenpoint
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Police say two men have burglarized 12 locations in Greenpoint since mid-June.
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Connecticut home invasion survivor's new wife pregnant
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The Connecticut doctor whose wife and daughters were killed in a home invasion, is expecting a baby.
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Toddler dying of leukemia will be parents' best man
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A 2-year-old boy with only weeks to live will serve as best man when his parents wed this weekend.
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Smartphone can be turned into handheld biosensor
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You may soon be able to run on-the-spot tests for food safety, environmental toxins, medical diagnostics and more.
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Mosquitos test positive for West Nile in Westchester
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The mosquitos were collected in Rye Brook.
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Police probe possible link between 2 Queens stabbings
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The NYPD is investigating whether the vicious stabbing of a teenager as she arrived home from work could be related to an earlier crime.
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Christian temple on the brink of financial extinction
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The Temple of Unified Christians is a modest congregation in East Orange, but a devoted one.
Wednesday, July 31, 2013
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Interfaith Medical Center plans to close
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Interfaith Medical Center in Brooklyn has asked for permission to close from a bankruptcy court.
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Source: A-Rod reps talk settlement
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After saying Alex Rodriguez would fight any discipline from Major League Baseball, a source familiar with discussions told ESPN's "Outside the Lines" Wednesday that A-Rod's representatives were negotiating a possible settlement that could result in a lengthy suspension.
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Randy Travis discharged from hospital
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Travis has been moved to a physical therapy center for further treatment for a stroke he suffered July 10.
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NJ man indicted for scamming Sandy victims
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David Ruddy of Metuchen is accused of stealing about $55,000 from 13 victims overall.
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Two emergency landings at Newark Airport
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Two planes from Newark Airport bound overseas were forced to make emergency landings because of mechanical problems.
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Man offers to help, but then robs disabled woman
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A disabled woman thought that she was getting help from a nice man who offered to assist her in getting into her building, got robbed instead.
Tuesday, July 30, 2013
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Children and outgrowing asthma
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In fact, Swedish researchers now believe as many as one in five children actually do outgrow it.
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Anthony Weiner stays in race, new campaign ad
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New York City mayoral hopeful Anthony Weiner has released a new campaign video saying he won't quit the race.
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Teenager stabbed in back on Queens street
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Police in Queens are searching for the man who stabbed a teenage girl in the back as she walked along 85th Street in Woodhaven.
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Spitzer's opponents try to gain support for Stringer
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Eliot Spitzer is facing a powerful coalition that's worried he could very well win the race for city comptroller.
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Lakewood man attacked with bat in possible bias crime
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Authorities say a man was attacked by eight men with a baseball bat in Lakewood in what could be a bias crime.
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NJ cop indicted on 1st-degree murder in road rage
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A New Jersey police detective has been indicted on a first-degree murder charge in the shooting of another driver in a road-rage incident.
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Man who vanished from Brooklyn hospital found
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81-year-old Celso Heredia left Long Island College Hospital without being discharged, but has turned up in Florida.
Monday, July 29, 2013
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15 states including New York, New Jersey, Connecticut report stomach parasite
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More than 321 people in several states, including New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, have come down with a stomach bug that could be linked to foodborne illness.
Saturday, July 27, 2013
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Toddler rescued after falling from Brooklyn window
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A Good Samaritan came to the rescue of an 18-month-old girl who fell from a second story window and onto an awning in Bensonhurst on Friday.
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Suspect arrested in robbery of 85-year old woman in Chinatown apartment
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The suspect accused of following an 85-year-old woman into her apartment in Chinatown and robbing her is now in police custody.
Friday, July 26, 2013
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Anthony Weiner tours Sandy damaged Staten Island
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Mayoral candidate Anthony Weiner met with Sandy victims on Staten Island as he tried to move past the sexting scandal.
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Did 911 delays contribute to deaths?
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The Mayor's office says the delays are a fabrication by the unions that are resistant to change. Yet, two families recently contacted us convinced it took too long to dispatch an ambulance to their dying sons.
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Train driver arrested in Spain train crash
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Spanish police said they have arrested the driver of the train that sped through a curve and toppled over, killing 78 people.
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Thruway to review signage after fatal Tappan Zee Bridge wrong-way crash
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A wrong-way driver on the Tappan Zee Bridge slammed into an oncoming vehicle, killing a passenger and sparking a five-car pileup that closed the northbound lanes of the state Thruway for hours, New York state police said Wednesday.
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Couple battling FEMA, insurance over Sandy flooding
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It was the couple's first home, but last October Superstorm Sandy left it submerged.
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Man gets kidney from daughter, then granddaughter
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Nine years ago, Willie West got a new kidney from his daughter. When that one failed, his granddaughter donated hers.
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Suspects sought in backhoe bank heist
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The NYPD is looking for suspected thieves who used a backhoe to ram the wall and ATM machine of a bank in Queens.
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Small plane crashes at airport in Wall Township
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Emergency crews are on the scene of a small plane crash at Monmouth Executive Airport in Wall Township.
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Crews battle 3-alarm apartment fire in Middletown Twp., Bucks County
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Fire crews are battling a 3-alarm fire at an apartment complex in Middletown Township, Bucks County.
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Juror says she owes Trayvon Martin's family an apology
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The only minority on the all-female jury that voted to acquit George Zimmerman said today that Zimmerman "got away with murder" for killing Trayvon Martin and feels she owes an apology Martin's parents.
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Long Island substitute teacher arrested on child porn charges
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Police say 39-year-old Francesco Santodonato, of West Babylon, was arrested at his home Thursday on charges of possession of a sexual performance of a child and promoting sexual performance by a child.
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1st section of Long Beach boardwalk reopens after Superstorm Sandy
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A Long Island beach town took a major step forward Friday on the road to recovery after Superstorm Sandy.
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Out-of-control van crashes into appliance store in Brentwood
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An appliance store in Suffolk County is severely damaged after an out-of-control driver slammed his van into the building.
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Photos released of Queens, Upper East Side robbery suspects
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Police are searching for two men wanted for a string of robberies in Manhattan and Queens, and they're hoping surveillance photos will lead to arrests.
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Police looking for ex-boyfriend after woman found dead in Shirley
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Authorities say 33-year-old Elizabeth Hernandez was found dead Wednesday afternoon in her home on Auborn Avenue in Shirley.
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Long Beach Medical Center struggles to open after Superstorm Sandy
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Hospital officials plan to meet with state Health Department officials Friday in an attempt to broker a truce.
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New Jersey shore town nixes 'Snooki & JWoww' taping
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A New Jersey town trying to rebuild from Superstorm Sandy is pulling the plug on taping of the MTV show "Snooki & JWoww."
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15-ton magnet arrives in Chicago from Long Island
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Resembling the glowing flying saucer that took E.T. home, a 50-foot-wide electromagnet stopped pre-dawn traffic along a suburban Chicago interstate on Friday as it arrived - after a 3,200-mile trip over land and sea - at its new home.
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Gas prices jump 5 cents along New Jersey toll roads
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The price of a gallon went up from $3.55 to $3.60 along the Garden State Parkway and New Jersey Turnpike Friday morning.
Thursday, July 25, 2013
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New Jersey priest accused of sexual contact with 14-year-old parishioner
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A New Jersey priest has been arrested on charges of having sexual contact with a 14-year-old female parishioner.
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Dramatic video released of horrific train crash in Spain
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The death toll climbed to 80 Thursday in the crash of a Spanish passenger train that jumped the tracks and sent eight cars crashing into each other.
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Anthony Weiner reveals more sexting after Congress
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Anthony Weiner says he traded racy messages with as many as three women after resigning from Congress because of sexting.
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Man dies after being tasered by police at Long Island group home
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Authorities are investigating the death of an emotionally-disturbed man who died after police shocked him with a taser.
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Smoke condition forces United plane to land at Newark Airport
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A commuter shuttle plane landed at Newark Airport shortly after takeoff Thursday after smoke was detected on board.
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Police search for driver in Woodside hit-and-run
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It happened early Wednesday morning, as the Bangladeshi immigrant was pedaling him from his job at a Woodside pizzeria.
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AP Source: Yankees plan to disclipline A-Rod
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A person familiar with the Yankees' deliberations says the team intends to discipline Alex Rodriguez for seeking a second medical opinion on his injured leg without New York's permission.
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Woman hit by car, kidnapped and beaten in Queens
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Police are searching for a group of men they say kidnapped and beat up a woman in Queens, and they're hoping a sketch of one of the men will help lead to arrests.
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Man in custody in July 4th cop shooting in Brooklyn
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Police have a man in custody that they want to question for the Fourth of July shooting that put an NYPD officer in the hospital.
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MTA plans two fare hikes over next 4 years
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Metropolitan Transit Authority officials said Wednesday MetroCard prices are expected to rise in 2015 and again in 2017.
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Prince William, Kate name baby George Alexander Louis
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The little prince was in need of a name, and now, by George, he's got one. Make that three: George Alexander Louis.
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Woman due in court in deadly Terryville hit and run
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A Long Island woman is due in court Thursday, accused of hitting and killing a man on a bicycle.
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Officials to continue New Jersey toll cheat program
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Officials have made permanent an experimental program that targets toll cheats on the New Jersey Turnpike and Garden State Parkway.
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Port Authority upgrading security at 3 major airports
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Allied Barton Security Services will now provide 600 unarmed security guards at John F. Kennedy, Newark Liberty and LaGuardia airports.
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Newark Liberty Airport getting 4 new taxiways
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The Port Authority will spend more than $97 million to construct four new taxiways that are designed to help reduce ground delays at Newark Liberty International Airport.
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Lobsterman rescued hours after falling in ocean
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The Coast Guard made a dramatic rescue of a lobsterman stranded at sea for 12 hours, just waiting for help to arrive.
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Edward Snowden to stay in Russia, lawyer says
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National Security Agency leaker Edward Snowden, who fled to Moscow's airport a month ago, aims to stay in Russia for the near future and learn the country's culture and language, his lawyer said Wednesday.
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NTSB says Southwest plane landed incorrectly in nose gear collapse
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The NTSB says the plane that made a hard landing Monday landed on its front gear first, causing the gear to break off and the plane to skid down the runway on its nose.
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Anthony Weiner, wife, say sexting is behind them
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After issuing a written statement earlier, New York City mayoral candidate Anthony Weiner and his wife addressed reporters about an online report that he had another online relationship with a young woman.
Wednesday, July 24, 2013
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City Council approves 10-year limit for Madison Square Garden
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The New York City Council voted Wednesday to limit Madison Square Garden's permit at its current spot above Penn Station.
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Monmouth County SPCA overcrowded with pets
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Officials say for every animal that gets adopted, roughly three more come into the shelter.
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Wires fall on camper, man electrocuted
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Police in Ulster County are investigating a deadly freak accident that killed a man inside his camper.
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5 men arrested in pastor attack
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Police have arrested five men who they say repeatedly robbed a disabled pastor in New Jersey.
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Anthony Weiner vows to stay in mayoral race despite new sexting allegations
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The New York Times, the Daily News and some of his mayoral rivals called on him to drop out of the race.
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Great Britain's new royal prince spends 1st night at home
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Britain's new prince spent his first night at his Kensington Palace apartment, one day after offering a royal wave upon being presented to the world's media for the first time.
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New York to refund gay couples forced to pay estate tax
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Same-sex spouses forced to pay high New York estate taxes upon the death of their partner will get refunds from the state.
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Salsa recalled after glass pieces found in jars
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Olam Tomato Processors Inc. announced the recall Tuesday of its Mild Chunky Salsa with best-by dates of June 2015 and October 2015, and Medium Chunky Salsa with a best by date of July 2015.
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Bicyclist struck by car in Queens hit and run
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Police are searching for the driver who left a bicyclist in critical condition following a hit and run in Queens.
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Jury deliberations begin in Ronell Wison death penalty trial in New York City
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Jury deliberations begin Wednesday in the death penatly trial for convicted cop killer Ronell Wilson.
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Gay marriage advocates focus efforts on New Jersey
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Four national groups advocating for recognizing same-sex marriage are teaming up in New Jersey, saying that the state is primed to allow gay couples to wed.
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Suspect arrested in shooting of 5 in Brooklyn
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Police say they have arrested the man responsible for shooting five family members in Brooklyn over the weekend.
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Robber chased down, confronted at Bronx Laundromat
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A 12-year-old boy in the Bronx has his cell phone back, thanks to a relative who chased down a robber.
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Cleanup, investigation after plane nose gear collapse at LaGuardia Airport
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The Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 jet whose nose gear collapsed after landing at LaGuardia Airport Monday afternoon was removed from the runway early Tuesday as the investigation into the incident moves forward.
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Possible CitiBike breach may have exposed personal info
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New York City's highly touted new Citi Bike program may have exposed customers' credit card numbers.
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Hugh Jackman attends 'The Wolverine' premiere
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The "Wolverine" is back and he's in New York City.
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NJ Transit bus driver surrenders to face charges for lewd act
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The bus driver for New Jersey Transit is facing criminal charges and was removed from his job.
Tuesday, July 23, 2013
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Kate, William and 'Royal Baby' make first appearance and leave hospital
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Kate carried the future monarch outside St. Mary's Hospital in central London Tuesday so he could be photographed by the waiting press.
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FDA cracking down on illegal diabetes remedies
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The Food and Drug Administration is cracking down on more than a dozen companies that market illegal treatments for diabetes.
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Shuttle America flight experiences brake problem
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Flight 3531 from Minneapolis landed safely at 7:40 p.m. on Tuesday.
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Woman attacked by machete-wielding man in Jamaica
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It was supposed to be an unforgettable vacation for the right reasons, an escape from the hustle and bustle of Brooklyn.
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Downed power lines spark fires, outages in Westchester County
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Three cars were destroyed and 500 homes were without power after downed power lines sparked fires and ruptured a gas line.
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Video released of suspect in Bronx sex assault
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Police in the Bronx are hoping the public can help catch a sexual predator, and they've released surveillance video that could lead to an arrest.
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Sketch released of suspect in Queens sex assault
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Authorities say the 23-year-old victim was returning to her apartment in Forest Hills just before 4 a.m. When she was grabbed from behind near Queens Boulevard and 71st Street.
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NYPD reopening 20-year-old cold case of Baby Hope
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In July of 1991, the body of a young girl was found inside a cooler in a wooded area on the Henry Hudson Parkway and Dyckman Street in Washington Heights just before 11 a.m.
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NASA releases photo of earth taken near Saturn
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Ever wonder what the earth looks like from other planets in our galaxy? Well, from far, far away, it looks just like another star in the universe.
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California bride gets married, sans groom, for dying father
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A California woman may not have a groom, but she wanted to have a wedding ceremony in honor of the most important man in her life - her dad.
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New Jersey homeowners getting money to raise houses
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About 2,700 New Jersey homeowners will get federal grants to elevate their homes situated near flood-prone waterways.
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New York city councilman to be honored at White House
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Brad Lander, a Democrat, was elected to the council in 2009 and represents Brooklyn's 39th District. He'll be named a "Champion of Change" at a Tuesday ceremony at the White House.
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Ex-New York Governor David Paterson considers run for Congress
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In New York politics, where unlikely comeback attempts are becoming common, one of the most unexpected may be developing as former Gov. David Paterson says he's may run for Congress if Rep. Charles Rangel retires.
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NTSB to make new school bus safety recommendations
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Federal investigators are expected to make new school bus safety recommendations based on fatal accidents in New Jersey and Florida last year.
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Large fire in Hamilton Heights apartment building
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Investigators say Monday's five alarm fire in Hamilton Heights was accidental.
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Manhunt under way after teen raped, tossed off building in Brooklyn
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Police are searching for one of two men accused of sexually assaulting a 16-year-old girl before throwing her off the roof of a building in Brooklyn.
Monday, July 22, 2013
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Southwest 737's nose gear collapses upon landing at LaGuardia Airport
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A Southwest 737's nose gear collapsed upon landing at LaGuardia Airport.
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New Jersey kennel denies wrongdoing in dog death
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Officials are awaiting necropsy results to try to determine if heat caused the death of a dog at a New Jersey kennel.
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More problems for New York City's 911 system
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A part of New York City's massive emergency call system has stalled four times in a day.
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Royal baby: Duchess Kate gives birth to baby boy
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Britain welcomed the birth of Prince William and his wife Kate's first child, a boy who is now third in line to the British throne.
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2014 FDNY Calendar of Heroes goes on sale Monday
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The official FDNY 2014 calendar featuring 13 shirtless firefighters showing off their chiseled abs is going on sale Monday.
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Investigation into LaGuardia and other rough landings
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With the rescue phase of the accident over, it is time to focus attention on what went wrong.
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Bronx tractor-trailer crash dumps beer all over Bruckner
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A tractor-trailer carrying beer overturned in the Bronx early Monday, spilling cases of Miller Light and other brands all over the Bruckner Expressway.
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Man hurt in police-involved shooting in Hackensack
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Authorities say a man is in critical condition after he was wounded in a running gun battle with Hackensack police.
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33 hurt in 22 weekend shootings in New York City
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Police are looking into several shootings in Brooklyn and across New York City in what turned out to be a very violent weekend.
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New Jersey woman rescued after stranded at sea for 16 hours
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A New Jersey college student was stranded for hours in the middle of the ocean without food, water or a way to escape.
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MTA's budget calls for service improvements
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The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is investing millions of dollars to improve service on its subways, buses and commuter railroads.
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Regis High School dean due in court over heroin possession
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A New York City high school official is facing his first court appearance Monday in a Connecticut drug case.
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Apparent prank forces evacuation of Kenilworth neighborhood
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New Jersey police are investigating a phony bomb threat that caused the evacuation of a neighborhood Sunday.
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New Jersey contest looks for summer anthem
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A campaign promoting post-Superstorm Sandy recovery efforts along the Jersey shore is launching a contest for musical artists to create an original song to become New Jersey's summer anthem.
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Woman falls to death from Texas Six Flags roller coaster
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A German roller coaster maker is sending officials to a North Texas amusement park to inspect a ride after a woman fell to her death.
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Metro-North Hudson line back on track after Bronx derailment
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Four days after a major freight derailment, Metro-North continued recovery efforts through the weekend in anticipation of a normal Monday morning commute on the Hudson Line.
Sunday, July 21, 2013
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Week-long heat wave finally breaks
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The oppressive heat wave that settled over the Tri-state area for the past seven days has ended.
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Saturday, July 20, 2013
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Rallies held in honor of Trayvon Martin
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Trayvon Martin's mother joined a rally in New York City Saturday, one of 100 across the country calling for justice for the slain teen.
Friday, July 19, 2013
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Sandy evacuee gets product on grocery store shelves
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From Sandy refugee to a start-up food star, Joy Ortiz has come a long way.
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Aurora victims honored by survivors and families
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Survivors of mass shootings in Colorado and Connecticut gathered with supporters Friday in a suburban Denver park.
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Four boats burglarized in Lower Manhattan
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Police say the burglars made off with electronics, bank cards, and photographs.
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Homeless man arrested in brutal hammer attack
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44-year-old Clifford Price is charged with two counts of assault.
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'Virgin Mary' tree burned in West New York
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In New Jersey, the loss of a tree to a fire is much more to some in the community than you might imagine.
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Gas prices jump 17 cents along New Jersey toll roads
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The price of a gallon went up from $3.38 to $3.55 along the Garden State Parkway and New Jersey Turnpike Friday morning.
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New York judge blocks 9/11 claims against airlines
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The owners of the World Trade Center can't demand billions of dollars more in insurance money for the destruction caused by the Sept. 11 attacks, a federal judge decided Thursday.
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Long Island art dealer suspected of selling fakes
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A Long Island art dealer suspected of selling millions of dollars in counterfeit paintings has been indicted on charges of wire fraud and money laundering.
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Funeral Friday for New Jersey teen stabbed to death
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The suspect, Jonathan Lafontaine, pleaded not guilty to murder and weapons charges Wednesday, claiming he acted in self-defense.
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On-demand ice cream back in New York City for 1 day only
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From 11 a.m. until 5 p.m., ice cream trucks hired by Uber will come to you. All you have to do is use the Uber app.
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Malcolm Smith, cohorts due in court in New York City ballot-line plot
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There's been a lot of evidence to sort through, and it's been three months since state Sen. Malcolm Smith and five co-defendants have been in court in the federal bribery case that alleges a plot to buy Smith the Republican line on New York City's mayoral ballot.
Thursday, July 18, 2013
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WATCH ABC - How to verify to watch ABC 7 on the go
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Now you can watch your favorite ABC shows, Eyewitness News, and all the great shows on Channel 7 in the palm of your hand. Get the latest on WATCH ABC.
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Husband and wife arrested in prostitution ring
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Police say it was international in scope with prostitutes dispatched to South Africa and Israel.
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Photographer releases photos of Boston bombing suspect
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A police photographer, furious with the Rolling Stone cover photo, released gritty images from the day he was captured.
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Sketch released in Queens livery stabbing
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Sketch released of man wanted in stabbing of 25-year-old Isaac Martinez and another man.
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Gas prices in NJ go up 17 cents Friday
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The new price is $3.56 a gallon along the New Jersey Turnpike and Garden State Parkway on Friday.
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Almost half of food poisoning comes from produce
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Eating too much fruit or vegetables can be bad for you.
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LeBron James wins 3 trophies at ESPY Awards
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LeBron James padded his trophy collection, receiving three at the ESPY Awards, including male athlete of the year for helping the Miami Heat win a second straight NBA championship.
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GMA's Robin Roberts receives ESPY Award
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ESPN gave its Arthur Ashe Courage Award to Robin Roberts at its annual ESPY awards Wednesday night.
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White Plains rabbi accused of impersonating cop pleads not guilty
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Rabbi Alfredo Borodowski, accused of angrily flashing a fake badge at fellow motorists, pleaded not guilty in the first of his two arrests.
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Images released of suspects in Bronx robbery spree
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Police have linked a pair of robbery suspects to at least two crimes in the Bronx, and they are hoping a surveillance photo will lead to arrests.
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New Jersey DirecTV installer accused of sex assault pleads not guilty
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A satellite TV installer accused of sexual assaulting a child pleaded not guilty at his initial court appearance in New Jersey Thursday.
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Ex-prosecutor dead in apparent suicide on Route 17 in New Jersey
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John Fahy's body was found by two people on Route 17 South under a railroad trestle near the Castle Billiards Lounge.
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Shirley teen who ran on field at All-Star Game arraigned
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Dylan McCue-Masone allegedly ran onto Citi Field during the All-Star Game due to retweets over a dare.
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Long Island hospital worker accused of stealing patient's necklace
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Detectives say 37-year-old Linda Hernandez, of Islip, took the necklace from an 82-year-old man at North Shore University Hospital on July 5.
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Emmy nominations announced Thursday
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The Netflix series "House of Cards" made Emmy history Thursday. The most nominations went to "American Horror Story: Asylum."
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'Kai the Hitchhiker' treated after suicide attempt in New Jersey
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The man who became known online as Kai, the hatchet-wielding hitchhiker, is recovering from self-inflicted wounds.
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Trains running well despite heat
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It may be a bit slower, but things are running a lot smoother than Wednesday.
Wednesday, July 17, 2013
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Investigation into volunteer EMS shortage in New Jersey
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The elderly woman had fallen down the stairs, fractured her skull, and injured her spine.
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TWA 800 families mark 17th anniversary of plane crash off Long Island
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Wednesday marked the 17th anniversary of the crash of TWA Flight 800 into the waters off Long Island.
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911 controversy over Bronx fire response time
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The flames broke out between homes at 1509 and 1507 Commonwealth Ave. in the Parkchester section just before 3 a.m.
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Nursing home aide charged with manslaughter
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The family of an elderly woman who died while in the care of a nurse's aide is speaking out.
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Amber Alert cancelled for 7-month-old boy in Harlem
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Authorities have cancelled the Amber Alert for 7-month-old Mario Danner, Jr., who they say was taken by his mother, Marina Lopez, without permission Tuesday afternoon.
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6 rescued after boat overturns in Brooklyn creek
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Authorities say the boat overturned under the Metropolitan Avenue Bridge in the East Williamsburg section just after 5 a.m.
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Bus ride from hell finally ends in Chinatown
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Bus passengers heated both physically and emotionally finally arrived at their final destination after a long journey home early Wednesday.
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Emergency train work to shut down A line for 5 hours
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The MTA is doing emergency track work on the line, which means service will be suspended between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. between Euclid Avenue and Howard Beach.
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Regis High School dean charged with heroin possession
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The dean of a prestigious school on the Upper East Side of Manhattan is charged with heroin possession.
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2 men honored for subway track save in Brooklyn
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Richard McDonald and John Gearity were on their way to work when they saw a man lose his balance and fall onto the R train tracks at the 77th Street station in Bay Ridge.
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Woman allegedly driving drunk hits teen on scooter in Bellport
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The 19-year-old victim was riding a scooter with her sister and a friend on Bellport Lane in Bellport around 9 p.m. Tuesday.
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Westchester County beaches reopened after sewage leak
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The advisory cautioning against contact with the Long Island Sound near Milton Harbor in Rye and Mamaroneck Harbor has been lifted by the Westchester County Department of Health.
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Mariano Rivera MVP as AL tops NL in All-Star Game at Citi Field
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Summoned in the eighth inning to make certain he would pitch, Rivera soaked up a 90-second standing ovation and got three straight outs while helping the American League to a 3-0 victory.
Tuesday, July 16, 2013
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Police search for serial bank robber in Manhattan
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Police are searching for Andre Calix in connection with at least six robberies in Midtown since last month.
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3D model of fetus during pregnancy
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Now a Japanese company is taking sonograms to the next level with a 3D model of the fetus.
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Abandoned mill demolished after partial collapse
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There are new in the partial collapse of an abandoned mill in Paterson, New Jersey.
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Obama: Ray Kelly 'well-qualified' for DHS post
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President Barack Obama says New York City Police Commissioner Ray Kelly would be "well-qualified" to run the Department of Homeland Security.
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TV installer accused of child sex assault in Paterson
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A man working as a DirecTV installer is charged with sexually assaulting an 8-year old girl in her home in Paterson, New Jersey.
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Mosque riddled with bullets in shootout
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There were children and women standing outside when shots were fired.
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Brawl erupts at Long Island Chuck E. Cheese birthday party
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Two women are pressing charges after a children's party broke out into a birthday brawl at a Chuck E. Cheese restaurant in Commack.
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Video shows men stealing ATM from Queens diner
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The burglary happened at the Jackson Hole on Astoria Boulevard just before 4:30 a.m. on July 8.
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UConn professor faces sexual misconduct probe
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A University of Connecticut music professor who was placed on paid leave last month is under investigation by police and school officials amid allegations of sexual misconduct with university students and decades-old molestation involving children.
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Queens fundraiser president accused of stealing cash
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The president of a Queens fundraiser surrendered Tuesday morning to charges connected to convicted former state Senator Shirley Huntley.
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White powder found in bathroom of Connecticut-bound plane
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Airport spokesman John Wallace said the powder was found in a bathroom of the JetBlue plane shortly before it was scheduled to land Monday night at the airport north of Hartford.
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Deaf patrons sue New York City Starbucks over alleged mocking
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Some Starbucks workers in the city were so rude to deaf customers they mocked them and called the police to try to get them kicked out, a lawsuit says.
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Nets coach Jason Kidd pleads guilty to DWI
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Brooklyn Nets coach Jason Kidd pleaded guilty Tuesday to a misdemeanor drunken driving charge, nearly a year after he smashed his Cadillac SUV into a utility pole on eastern Long Island.
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Criticized David Petraeus to take $1 salary at CUNY school
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Former CIA director David Petraeus is taking a big salary cut for his visiting professorship at the City University of New York's honors college after being criticized for how much he was getting paid.
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Teen arrested in string of Long Island robberies
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Police say 16-year-old Frank Camporeale, Jr., of Long Beach, was involved in three robberies in Nassau County.
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Holder criticizes stand-your-ground laws
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Stand-your-ground laws "sow dangerous conflict" and need to be reassessed, Attorney General Eric Holder said Tuesday.
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Yeonis Cespedes wins Home Run Derby in Queens
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Yoenis Cespedes won baseball's Home Run Derby on Monday night, the first player left out of the All-Star game to win the crown.
Monday, July 15, 2013
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Fatal stabbing leads to standoff, arrests in Little Falls
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Police locked down a neighborhood in New Jersey early Monday after a teenager was found dead.
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Rallies, marches follow George Zimmerman verdict
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Thousands of demonstrators from across the country protested a jury's decision to clear neighborhood watch volunteer George Zimmerman in the shooting death of Trayvon Martin.
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'Glee' star Cory Monteith found dead in Vancouver hotel
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The cause of "Glee" actor Cory Monteith's death remained unclear, and authorities said it could take several days.
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Teen arrested in Lower East Side robbery, attempted sex assault
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A teenager is under arrest after police say he robbed and attempted to sexually assault a woman in her Lower East Side apartment building.
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Woman sexually assaulted inside East Meadow park
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Police on Long Island are searching for a sexual predator who attacked a woman inside a park Sunday morning.
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White Plains rabbi accused of impersonating cop
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Rabbi Alfredo Borodowski has been arrested in one case and is being investigated in at least two more in which authorities say the apparent reason for trying to pull people over was to rage at them for cutting him off or driving too slowly.
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Final farewell Monday for soldier from Brooklyn
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Private Errol "Elijiah" Milliard, 18, was killed in Afghanistan when enemy forces attacked his unit with a rocket propelled grenade on the 4th of July.
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Man with metal pipe robs Coram Subway
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Police on Long Island are hoping surveillance pictures will help them find the man who robbed a restaurant in Coram.
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9 hurt when deck collapses in Mastic
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The incident happened around 4:30 p.m. Sunday at a home on Abbot Avenue in Mastic.
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Post-Superstorm Sandy tax increases fail to materialize
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With all the fears that Superstorm Sandy created, here's one that never materialized: huge tax increases to make up for property destroyed along the coastlines of New Jersey, New York and Connecticut.
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