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The New York Civil Liberties Union said it’s “gratified” that the court has struck down what it calls, “a harmful policy that belongs in the dustbin of history.”

In a disturbing video, a man was seen following a woman in the Bronx, then throwing a belt around her neck before sexually assaulting her, according to police.

Here are the ins and outs of Westminster, which is set to start Saturday with an agility competition at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York.

The women’s section of Rikers Island is getting a redesigned and more kid-friendly visitation room ahead of Mother’s Day.

The stage is set for a key witness to take the stand in the hush money trial of former President Donald Trump. His so-called fixer Michael Cohen is set to be grilled in court, but only after a flurry of witnesses on Friday. NBC New York’s Andrew Siff reports.

Gilma Avalos reporting on a tech trailblazer coming full circle. 

Pei-Sze Cheng reporting on nurses following in their moms’ footsteps. 

Ted Greenberg reporting on the Trump campaign rally in Wildwood, NJ. 

Pat Battle reporting on a New Jersey mom saving her son’s life. 

Adam Harding reporting on political signs trashed in a NJ mayoral race. 

Gaby Acevedo reporting on the start of smaller commencement ceremonies at Columbia University. 

The woman said she decided to talk about her attack in the hopes it will help keep other people safe. Meanwhile, the NYPD released a mugshot of the man believed to be responsible. News 4’s Myles Miller reports.

The ACS Commissioner testified at budget hearings at City Hall — but in his testimony did not address questions as to where the money is now, and why the agency did not give federal funds directly to disabled children in foster care.