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Former Cuomo Aide Accuses Governor of Kissing Her Without Permission
The new details emerge as Cuomo is fighting allegations of mishandling nursing home data and policies at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic in New York.
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How a 30-Year-Old Freelancer DIY-Ed His $2,155 a Month Bushwick Rental
Julian Thomas moved into his Bushwick apartment in 2018, and has since taken on DIY projects (approved by his landlord). Take a look.
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Retired NYPD Cop and Queens ‘Republican Messiah' Arrested in Capitol Riot Probe
A former New York police officer and a Queens Republican Party official have been arrested on charges related to their alleged roles in the U.S. Capitol riot.
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‘Lock Your Doors:' NYC Woman Finds Thank You Note From Stranger Who Slept in Her Car
The note from the person who spent the night in the car read: “Thank you for letting me sleep in your car for the night. Lock your doors next time”
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South Africa Covid Variant Detected in New York Resident for the First Time, Cuomo Says
Cuomo said on Sunday that a Covid-19 variant first identified in South Africa has reached New York.
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During Covid, Some Working Mothers Find a Silver Lining: More Time With Their Children
The coronavirus crisis could benefit some working mothers. For some, it could be a long-awaited opportunity to spend more time with their children.
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NYC Mom Throws Baby From 2nd Floor to Neighbor After Gas Blast; 6 Kids Among 10 Hurt
A gas explosion at a condo unit in the Bronx has left nine people injured, six of whom are children, fire officials said.
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Mechanic Killed After Elevator He Was Working on Crushes Him in Bronx Building
A city Department of Buildings spokesperson said mechanics were performing modernization work on the elevator when it fell down the shaft and crushed one of the mechanics
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Appeals Court OKs Release of NYC Police Discipline Records
Many New York City police discipline records can be made public over the objections of unions, an appeals court ruled Tuesday. The ruling by the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Manhattan upheld a decision last year by Judge Katherine Polk Failla. Unions had opposed a new state transparency law on the grounds that it would unfairly taint...
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NYC Man Threatened to Kill Current, Ex-U.S. Politicians and Fox News Figures: Feds
A New York City man could face years in prison after being arrested for allegedly threatening politicians and conservative broadcasters, federal prosecutors announced Friday. Rickey Johnson, also known “Nigel Dawn Defarren,” was arrested Thursday night based on a criminal complaint filed in Manhattan federal court charging Johnson with with making threatening interstate communications, which carries a maximum sentence of five…
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Katz's Deli Survived the 1918 Pandemic. Here's How It's Navigating Covid
“You take it one decision at a time,” Katz’s fifth-generation owner Jake Dell told CNBC
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When Covid Vaccines Could Be Available at Chain Pharmacies Such as CVS and Walgreens
The federal government will start shipping vaccines directly to pharmacies today. Here’s how to make an appointment when you’re eligible.
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Study Shows Rise of Hate Crimes, Violence Against Asian Americans During the Pandemic
While the pandemic’s long-lasting impact has affected public health and the economy, the Asian-American community has also experienced the fallout of COVID-19 – being unfairly blamed for the pandemic and becoming the target of discrimination and violence.
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Kevin Hart's Personal Shopper Defrauds Comedian Out of More Than $1M: Queens DA
Kevin Hart’s one-time personal shopper was charged with defrauding the comedian out of more than $1 million in fraudulent credit card purchases, the Queens District Attorney announced Wednesday.
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Remember, Racism Isn't Just Black And White. Anti Asian Racism Is On the Rise in the Pandemic Era
From the streets of San Francisco to New York’s iconic Chinatown district there’s been a dramatic surge in the reported cases of hate crimes directed against members of the Asian American community during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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NYC Ice Cream Heist Ends With Suspect Clinging to Side of Building
Talk about an epic, ice cream fail! A man who allegedly stole at least eight pints of ice cream from a Manhattan business ended up clinging to the side of a building during his unsuccessful getaway, prompting police to come to his rescue, according to the NYPD. “After stealing 8 pints of Häagen-Dazs from a local business, this man’s...
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American Pizza Types by Region
A staffer for NYC Mayor Bill De Blasio nearly caused a citywide uproar when he tweeted out that he preferred Chicago-style deep dish pizza over New York City’s famous slice. And whether you prefer a cracker thin crust or a big foldable slice, a thick layer of cheese or a slice drowning in sauce, we can all agree that...
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NYC Reverses Course After Twitter Controversy Over Homeless Treatment
The MTA caught attention last weekend over the way it handles the homeless crisis after deleting a tweet that suggested removing benches at a busy subway station was meant to “prevent the homeless from sleeping on them.” The criticism came after a straphanger noticed the missing benches at the Chelsea station and reached out to the MTA on Twitter. “Benches…
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‘All the Funds Are Running Dry': New York City Restaurants Urge Cuomo to Extend Indoor Dining for Entire Valentine's Weekend
“Gov. Cuomo should change the ordinance and allow restaurants to reopen for all of Valentine’s Day weekend,” says one New York City restaurant owner.
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The Real NYC Music Teacher Who Inspired Pixar's ‘Soul' Says ‘You're Here for a Reason'
A real musician and music teacher from Queens, New York, was the inspiration for the character of Joe Gardner in Pixar’s beloved movie “Soul.” LX News talked to Dr. Peter Archer about how his path mirrored that of the movie’s main character, and why he thinks the message “Soul” delivers is the right one for this moment.