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Thousands of NYC Customers Without Power, Sections Restored

Monday, July 22, 2019

Power has been restored to many customers in Brooklyn, but nearly 20,000 others across New York City are still without power.

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Robert Morgenthau, Manhattan's Longest Serving District Attorney, Dies at 99

Monday, July 22, 2019

Robert Morgenthau served as the top law enforcement official in Manhattan from 1974 to 1990. He died Sunday.

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NYPD Officer Won't Be Charged in Chokehold Death of Eric Garner

Tuesday, July 16, 2019

The decision not to bring charges against Officer Daniel Pantaleo comes a day before the statute of limitations was set to expire, on the fifth anniversary of Garner's death.

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Calls for Investigations After Manhattan Blackout of Summer 2019

Sunday, July 14, 2019

Con Ed insisted the blackout that darkened more than 40 blocks of Manhattan wasn't due to high demand on the electrical grid, but said it would take some time to investigate the cause.

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Prosecutors Bring New Sex Trafficking Case Against Jeffrey Epstein

Monday, July 08, 2019

Federal prosecutors in Manhattan announced sex trafficking and conspiracy charges against the wealthy hedge fund manager on Monday.

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U.S. Women's National Team Wins 4th World Cup

Sunday, July 07, 2019

The United States won its fourth Women's World Cup on Sunday, beating the Netherlands 2-0 in the final. New York City will hold a ticker-tape parade for the winning team on Wednesday. 

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Watch Live: Robert Mueller's Statement on the Russia Investigation

Wednesday, May 29, 2019

This comes after Mueller privately complained that a four-page letter the attorney general wrote summarizing his main conclusions did not adequately capture the investigation’s findings.

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Attorney General William Barr Questioned About the Mueller Report

Wednesday, May 01, 2019

A.G. Barr will face lawmakers’ questions amid new revelations that Mueller expressed frustration to Barr about how the report’s findings were being portrayed.

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Calling Christie 'a Bully,' Ex-Aide Gets 13-Month Sentence In Bridgegate Scandal

Wednesday, April 24, 2019

A one-time aide to former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie has been sentenced for her role in the George Washington Bridge lane-closing scandal.

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Watch Live: AG William Barr on the Mueller Report

Thursday, April 18, 2019

Attorney General William Barr scheduled a 9:30 a.m. news conference to present his interpretation of the report’s findings, before providing redacted copies to Congress and the public.

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Reputed Boss of Gambino Crime Family Killed

Thursday, March 14, 2019

53-year-old Francesco Cali was found dead outside his Staten Island home.

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False Alarm Prompts Massive Police Response at Westchester Hospital

Sunday, March 10, 2019

Police and SWAT team units rushed to a Bronxville hospital late Sunday after two patients reported seeing a man with a shotgun. Officials later concluded it was a false alarm.

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Schools Are Closed in New York City After Snowstorm Blankets Region

Monday, March 04, 2019

A hazardous travel advisory is in effect in New York City through Monday. Mayor de Blasio warned of "very messy conditions" during the morning commute. 

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WATCH LIVE: Michael Cohen Testifies Before House Committee on Trump's Conduct

Wednesday, February 27, 2019

President Donald Trump’s former personal lawyer, Michael Cohen, is expected to give a behind-the-scenes account of Trump’s alleged lying, racism, and possibly even criminal conduct.

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Anthony Weiner Released from Prison

Sunday, February 17, 2019

The disgraced former Congressman is out of prison and under supervision in Brooklyn. 

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Watch Live: President Trump's State of the Union Address

Tuesday, February 05, 2019

Skepticism will emanate from both sides of the aisle when Trump enters the House chamber for the prime-time Tuesday address to lawmakers and the nation. 

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Ben Carson: 'There's Plenty of Blame to Go Around' for NYCHA's Woes

Friday, February 01, 2019

HUD Secretary Ben Carson told WNYC that "it would be nice [for the federal government] to be able to give more," but that he's satisfied with HUD and the city's deal to improve NYCHA.

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Fire Destroys Landmark New Jersey Paper Plant

Thursday, January 31, 2019

Fire crews battled the blaze for several hours amid frigid weather, but were unable to save the structure or the iconic red sign that was visible for years along Route 80.

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Opioid Addiction Now Eligible for NJ's Medical Marijuana Program

Wednesday, January 23, 2019

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy says the state is adding opioid addiction to the list of eligible illnesses that can be treated under the state's medical marijuana program.

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Watch Live: New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy's First State of the State Address

Tuesday, January 15, 2019

The speech comes after Murphy achieved a number of his campaign promises, though big-ticket promises like recreational marijuana legalization and a $15 minimum wage remain stalled.

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