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Newly released aerial photos show the collapse of the World Trade Center on 9/11 from an angle never seen before. You can see a slideshow of the images here.

The photos were taken from a New York Police Department helicopter by Detective Greg Semendinger. He and his pilot were ...

The snow has stopped falling and New York City is returning back to normal today.

A major snowstorm is blanketing New York City, up to a foot of snow is expected in the five boroughs, hundreds of flights are canceled, the U.N. is closed, schools are closed, and all branches of the New York Public Library are closed as well. Winds are gusting up to ...

Bronx City Councilman Larry Seabrook was arrested today on federal corruption charges. He pleaded not guilty and was released on a $500,000 bond.

It's the stuff of New York legend: alligators in the sewer. Maybe it's an it's urban myth -- unlike recent tales of coyotes in the city -- but Manhattan Borough Historian, Michael Miscione, can trace the origins of this particular tale.

Officials say it's unclear whether everyone is accounted for in Sunday's fatal explosion.

Opera-loving philanthropist Alberto Vilar has been sentenced to nine years in prison for his conviction on fraud charges.

Former Queens Assemblyman Anthony Seminerio has been sentenced to six years in prison for fraud.

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by Radhika Marya

Commuters, elected officials, and transportation advocates are rallying against proposed mass transit cuts, a day after the MTA announced it was facing a new $400 million deficit.

Protesters ...

New York state's deficit has grown by $750 million to $8.2 billion. The MTA faces another $400 million shortfall.

New York City is selling tickets to the Academy Awards ceremony. The catch? The city won't be sending you to L.A. The tickets are for a live viewing of the Oscars at Alice Tully Hall in Lincoln Center, complete with a cocktail reception.

The tickets are going for $150 ...

Officials told Congress Tuesday that Al Qaeda would likely attempt an attack on U.S. soils within the next six months.

Unemployed New Yorkers will no longer feel guilty hanging around the house, watching TV, now that the city has created a new show called "Job Hunt."

Reporting by Benedict Moran

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Participants in the annual race to to top of the Empire State Building may be feeling like they're trapped in the movie 'Groundhog Day.' ...

At the Staten Island Zoo earlier this morning, it was Mayor Bloomberg versus groundhog Chuck once again for the big annual winter tradition:

A camera-shy Chuck did not see his shadow, so, according to tradition, Spring is coming soon.

Addressing the crowd full of families with small children, the mayor ...

Mayor Michael Bloomberg headed to the Staten Island Zoo this morning to see if Chuck the Groundhog would predict more winter once again.

New children's room on first floor (Photo by Kate Hinds)

The New York Public Library is reopening one of its historic branches on Manhattan's Upper West Side. The St. Agnes Branch, located at ...

Urban beekeepers are abuzz with the possibility that a decade-old-ban on keeping hives in New York City might soon be overturned.

To celebrate Black History month, WNYC will air five special programs during the week of February 8-12 at 8PM on both 93.9FM and AM820. We will also offer three additional programs on consecutive Sundays (February 7, 14 and 21) at 9PM on AM820 and 10pm on 93.9FM.

Full listings:

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There are reports that high-level members of the Obama Administration are rethinking the decision to hold the trial of accused Sept. 11 mastermind, Khalid Sheikh Muhammad, in Lower Manhattan.