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Adams staffer cooperating with FBI amid criminal investigation into campaign fundraising
A former member of New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ administration is cooperating with the FBI as part of a federal criminal investigation into fundraising by the mayor’s 2021 campaign, an attorney for Adams confirmed.
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Nearly 2.8M NYers expected to travel Memorial Day Weekend. Here's what times to avoid
About 2.5 million New Yorkers will be driving to their Memorial Day Weekend destination, which is the highest number projected for the state since the AAA tracking began in 2000.
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NYC to Dublin portal returns, with changes made due to ‘inappropriate behavior,' tech issues
The virtual portal connecting New York City and Dublin is back — but with some changes in order to discourage the bad behavior that in part led to it closing temporarily.
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Federal judge hears last-gasp efforts to thwart NYC congestion pricing
New York’s first-in-the-nation plan to levy a hefty toll on drivers entering much of traffic-choked Manhattan was the focus of a legal battle that played out in federal court Friday. A Manhattan judge heard arguments in a series of lawsuits from unionized public school teachers, local Republican officials and other New Yorkers seeking to put the brakes on the plan set...
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Court hearing underway over congestion pricing lawsuit
The congestion pricing battle heads to the courtroom over a lawsuit ahead of the new tolls planned implementation in June. News 4’s Tracie Strahan reports.
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Alleged NYC squatter who tried to use phony bills to illegally occupy home faces charges
A squatter who used phoney phony utility bills and a forged lease to live in a Queens house — and even filed a lawsuit against the rightful property owner — is now facing a litany charges that could send him to prison for more than a decade, the local district attorney said. Lance White-Hunt, 24 and of Brooklyn, was arraigned…
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NYC to Dublin portal temporarily shuts down after ‘inappropriate behavior,' tech issues
The livestream art installation connecting two bustling cities, New York and Dublin, is garnering the attention of tens of thousands of visitors, but due to some controversial activity, the portal temporarily closed for a closer look. The portal is a piece of sculpture art by Portals founder and artist, Benediktas Gylys, originally from Lithuania. The idea to create a virtual…
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MLS suspends players for melee after New York City FC's match against Toronto FC
Major League Soccer has suspended multiple players for their involvement in an incident following New York City FC’s 3-2 win over Toronto FC last weekend, the league announced Wednesday. Toronto head coach John Herdman, defender Richie Laryea and goalkeeper Sean Johnson were suspended for their team’s home match against Nashville. Toronto forward Prince Owusu and New York City defender Strahinja Tanasijevic...
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NYC to Dublin portal spreads positivity, stirs controversy
A new 24/7 livestream installation is welcomed by thousands of New Yorkers in the Flatiron District. NBC New York’s Linda Gaudino chats with the Portals founder and artist.
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NYC Mayor Eric Adams proposes immigrants as solution to lifeguard shortage because they are ‘excellent swimmers'
“The only obstacle is that we won’t give them the right to work to become a lifeguard?” Adams said.
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NYC watchdog launches probe after complaints about the NYPD's social media use
New York City’s watchdog agency says it has launched a probe into allegations that the New York City Police Department has improperly used its official social media accounts to target public officials and private citizens. The city’s Department of Investigation confirmed the probe in a statement Wednesday. It was prompted by recent requests from City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams and...
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Rikers Island jail gets a kid-friendly visitation room ahead of Mother's Day
The women’s section of Rikers Island is getting a redesigned and more kid-friendly visitation room ahead of Mother’s Day.
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11-year-old girl slashed near NYC subway station: NYPD
A man is in custody, accused of slashing an 11-year-old girl in the middle of the afternoon Friday.
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NYC Administration for Children's Services diverting funds from children with disabilities
New York City’s Administration for Children’s Services faces new scrutiny for diverting funds from children with disabilities. News 4’s Sarah Wallace reports.
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Heated arguments during budget hearing over NYPD's use of social media
Andrew Siff reporting on the heated arguments over NYPD’s use of social media.
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NYC to lower speed limits after Sammy's Law signed into effect
Gov. Kathy Hochul and NYC Mayor Eric Adams are speeding up their plan to lower speed limits with a new law that could put top speeds on some city streets down as low as 10 mph. NBC New York’s Myles Miller reports.
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Speed limits for NYC streets may soon be lowered, possibly down to 10mph: What to know
Speed limits on New York City streets could soon be lowered — some to as low as 10 mph — after a family’s heartbreak inspired a bill to drop top speeds.
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Strength of a Woman Festival & Summit: What to know before you go
This Mother’s Day Weekend, the Strength of a Woman Festival and Summit is slated to bring inspiring programming and incredible nights of music and entertainment, featuring a host of special performances and panels on everything from mental health to financial literacy.
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Bike New York CEO talks congestion pricing & cycling safety
Thousands of cyclists ride the streets of NYC every day. NBC New York’s Linda Gaudino chats with Bike New York on what’s next concerning bike safety and possible benefits of congestion pricing.
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NYC ditches paper receipts, kicks off citywide rollout of new parking meters
The Department of Transportation on Wednesday kicked off the citywide rollout of upgraded, modern parking meters in Upper Manhattan, though it’ll take through next year to get through all the boroughs. The new meters, which you can now find at West 166th Street and St. Nicholas Avenue, for starters, use a pay-by-plate system that allows drivers to input their...