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NYC unveils proposal to require all businesses to put trash in bins starting March '24
Rats are a big problem in New York City — and, according to city officials, bags of trash are a big reason why. With this in mind, Mayor Eric Adams revealed on Tuesday the next step of his war against rats: the use of mandatory hard-lidded trash bins for all businesses. All New York City shops that sell food already…
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Sheinelle Jones is running the New York City Marathon. Her 4 tips for training as a newbie
“I want to prove that just the average girl, we can do it,” she said. “I am 4’11”. I am not a model. I’m not a runner, but we can do this!”
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Man indicted in deadly subway stabbing at Manhattan station: DA
The man who allegedly stabbed a subway rider to death at a Manhattan station was indicted on murder charges, the district attorney announced.
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Extra patrol present at popular NYC park where teen was shot and killed
Tracie Strahan reports.
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A recent college graduate's guide to navigating Manhattan's concrete jungle
Let us know if this sounds familiar: you just moved to “the greatest city in the world,” but you’re kind of questioning the nickname. Taking public transportation may seem confusing, so you’re spending all your money on Ubers. You feel like the only way to meet other young people is to go to overpriced bars. When people visit, the...
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New York Yankees host first ever ‘Pride Night' at Wednesday's game
The New York Yankees are welcoming the entire LGBTQIA+ community, their friends, family, and allies to celebrate their first ever Pride Night at Yankees Stadium. The Yankees’ support of New York’s Legacy of Pride will be highlighted during an on-field ceremony before the start of the Yankees-Mariners game Wednesday night. Created to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall...
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Man found suffering from fatal stab wounds on New York City subway, police say
The unidentified man died early Saturday morning, days after another rider was stabbed to death.
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This Neighborhood Wants to Compost Your Dog Poop
There is nothing glamorous about picking up dog poop. But, as dog owners, we do it anyway, because our four-legged friends can’t do it themselves — and put simply: it’s the right thing to do. In Battery Park City, how you dispose of your dog’s stool is just as important as getting it done. The Battery Park City Dog...
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Inside Battery Park City's Dog Waste Composting Program
Battery Park City runs a successful dog waste composting program open to all New Yorkers and their pups. (Video produced by Kay Angrum)
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Millions of Dollars Are Up for Grabs in NYC. Here's How to Decide Where it Goes
The first participatory budgeting period in years closes Sunday, leaving only a few hours left for New Yorkers 11 years and older to decide how the city council spends $30 million. Nearly 30 members of the New York City Council have earmarked $1 million of their district’s budget this year to be spent on projects decided by the residents of…
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FAA Launches New Plan to Avoid Flight Delays in NYC, DC This Summer
The government controls the number of takeoffs and landings at some of the country’s most congested airports.
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NYC St. Patrick's Day Parade Combatting Food Insecurity
Grand Marshal Kevin Conway explains how the parade has raised over $1 million for charities fighting food insecurity.
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Feds Subpoena Pilots Refusing Interview Over Close Call at JFK Airport
Federal investigators said Friday they have issued subpoenas to force the pilots of an American Airlines jet to sit for recorded interviews about a close call on a runway at New York’s Kennedy Airport last month. The National Transportation Safety Board said it attempted to interview the crew members three times, but a union representative said the pilots refused...
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4 Shootings Leave 3 Dead, Half a Dozen Wounded in Bloody NYC Weekend
A string of deadly Saturday night shootings in New York City claimed the lives of two men and wounded four others — each coming just hours after a pair of double shootings in the same borough. The first took place in Brooklyn’s Flatlands neighborhood. Police said two men were shot after 9 p.m. Saturday on East 46th Street. A 30-year-old…
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New York Among Cities Ramping Up Security at Lunar New Year Events
Major U.S. cities are increasing police presence at Lunar New Year events following a deadly mass shooting outside Los Angeles that claimed the lives of 10 people. New York City is among those cities. An NYPD spokesperson confirmed the shift in patrols, but said the city had not received any credible threats. “While there are no identified threats to New…
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Man Face-Punched on Manhattan Subway in Teen Weed Confrontation: Sources
A man aboard a Manhattan subway overnight suffered a brutal beatdown from a group of teenagers after reportedly asking them to stop smoking on the train, law enforcement sources said. The 37-year-old straphanger was riding a southbound No. 1 train shortly after 1 a.m. Sunday when he noticed the high school-aged group smoking weed, the sources told News 4. An…
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LA County Sheriff Provides Update on Monterey Park Shooting
Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna provides an update on the Monterey Park shooting.
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NYC Overnight Shootings Leave 2 Dead, More Wounded With No Suspects in Custody
At least four men were wounded in a single shooting overnight in New York City, police say.
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Adams Turning Brooklyn Cruise Terminal Into Temp Asylum-Seeker Shelter
New York City is temporarily turning a cruise ship terminal into a shelter and services hub for asylum-seekers
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NYC Accused of Violating Women's Right to Shelter
New allegations claim New York City is violating the right to shelter, specifically for women entering its homeless system. News 4’s Melissa Russo reports.