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Calling all Timothée Chalamet doppelgängers. The winner of the contest will win a $50 cash reward.

Comedian Naomi Watanabe talks to NBC New York’s Ashley Chaparro as she prepares for her first ever stand up comedy show in the U.S.

With the MTA’s finances in dire straits, according to a new report, the controversial congestion pricing plan may be coming back into the picture sooner than expected — and Gov. Kathy Hochul appears near-ready to lift the pause she implemented.

The Long Island community is banding together in the face of tragedy, as nearly 200 pizzerias teamed up for a fundraiser, the proceeds of which would be going to families of the teens impacted by a horrific car crash in West Babylon in September. NBC New York’s Greg Cergol reports.

Gaby Acevedo takes us behind the scenes before the Liberty victory parade. 

If you’re looking for another team to root for after the New York Liberty’s historic win, look no further than the empire dragons. Theyir goal is to win races, as well as the fight against breast cancer. Anne Thompson reports.

At least 49 people have gotten sick and one person died in an e-coli outbreak linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders. The illness has been linked to restaurants in nearly a dozen states. NBC New York’s Lynda Baquero reports.

The heads of NJ Transit and Amtrak continue to face tough questions from lawmakers after a summer full of breakdowns and re-routes on the rails. NBC New York’s Adam Harding reports.

A new bill making its way through New York City Council would take away at least one major stress for pet owners living in the city. The just-introduced legislation would allow people to use their own paid sick time to take of their pets when necessary.

A proposed city council bill could allow employees to use paid sick time to take care of pets, a measure supporters argue will help pet ownership easier and ease the mental health crisis. New Yorkers have mixed feelings about the new policy proposal. NBC New York’s Gus Rosendale reports.

Police are still searching for three male suspects who hit and killed a cyclist in Astoria on Tuesday night. New video shows the moment a black pick up truck hits the women and moments later a NYPD car pulls over after chasing the suspects for a possible burglary. NBC New York’s Melissa Colorado reports.

A notorious Venezuelan gang has increased its presence in the city, recruiting kids to commit crimes. NYPD says that while the gang constantly moves around, they have committed crimes across the five boroughs. NBC New York’s Marc Santia reports.

A new report from the State Comptroller found that MTA is in big trouble if the agency does not get the money expected from congestion pricing. On Wednesday, Gov. Hochul said an announcement regarding a lower congestion pricing will come before the end of this year. NBC New York’s Andrew Siff reports.