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Jarring Narrative Emerges in Manhattan Street Shove Death as Accused Woman Awaits Release
The 87-year-old victim’s last words before losing consciousness, which apparently were said to police who responded to the call, were chilling.
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Mother of Twin Infants Found Dead in NYC Home Charged With Murder: NYPD
The infant boy was found in his crib with a stab wound to his neck and a knife sticking out, two senior NYPD officials with knowledge of the investigation said Friday. His twin sister had no apparent physical injuries, but Pine-Sol was found in both baby bottles
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‘I Was Just Terrified': Accuser Details Cuomo's Alleged Harassment; Mayor Rips Gov
The former executive assistant and health policy adviser of Gov. Andrew Cuomo who has accused him of sexually harassment said the governor propositioned her with sex after repeated questions about her past sexual abuse. In an interview with CBS Evening News that aired Thursday evening, Charlotte Bennett said Cuomo first started asking questions about her personal relationships on May 15,…
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Pre-Emptive Parties Replace Election Protests in NYC Streets, as Biden Supporters Cheer
Thursday’s protests come a day after a woman was arrested after she was seen on video spitting on an NYPD officer, as the department said some tried to “hijack” peaceful protests by lighting fires and throwing garbage
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Lawmaker Who Once Fought Substance Abuse Appears in Court for Drug-for-Sex Charges
Suffolk County Legislator William Spencer — who is also an ear, nose and throat specialist — faces drug-related charges after he was arrested for allegedly attempting to meet with a woman with whom he could swap pills for sex, two senior law enforcement officials said.
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Motive Remains Unclear Behind Possible Terror Suspect's Knife Assault on Officers: NYPD
Authorities investigating Wednesday night’s stabbing of an NYPD officer in Brooklyn say body-worn camera video recorded the suspect yelling “Allahu Akbar” three times during the attack, NYPD officers said Saturday. Deputy Commissioner for Intelligence and Counterterrorism John Miller says there are many unknowns behind the possible terror-inspired attack, including the suspect’s motive. The man behind the alleged attack, Dzenan...
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‘Power to the People – All of Us:' Floyd's Brother Appeals for Peace at Emotional NYC Vigil
After a full week of protests across New York City, thousands gathered again Thursday for a vigil to honor the life of George Floyd, whose death under the knee of a white police officer sparked demonstrations in all 50 states calling for an end police brutality and racial justice. Seas of sign-wielding protesters chanting “George Floyd,” “No Justice, No Peace”…
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Three Elizabeth Nursing Homes Have 45 Residents Die Due to COVID-19 Outbreak
Officials say that five percent of all residents of long-term care facilities in the state are infected with COVID-19 — which equates to approximately a staggering 4,000 people
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NY Deaths Soar 400% in Week, Cases Top 100k; National Guard Ordered to Take Ventilators
Gov. Andrew Cuomo says he has authorized the National Guard to take ventilators from institutions that don’t need them immediately and redistribute them to hospitals that do, as he reported Friday New York had seen its biggest single-day increase in deaths from the virus. The state has now lost 3,218 people to COVID-19, more than the number who died at…
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‘They Need Us': Cuomo Urges Strength as NY Cases Near 46K, More Than 600 Dead
New York continues to see its infection trajectory rise unabated, with cases soaring to nearly 46,000 and deaths surpassing 600 by Friday evening, as Gov. Andrew Cuomo and NYC announced nearly 7,000 new positives by the end of the day. COVID-19 has, in two weeks, claimed more lives in New York City than homicides did all of last year. The…
