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NYCHA resident talks public housing with President Trump, VP Pence at White House
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In the midst of federal public housing official Lynne Patton’s week-long stays in New York public housing…
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Long Island sex-trafficking victim shares her story 6 months after her escape
LONG ISLAND, NY — Six months ago, a sex-trafficking victim made a run for it after over six years of…
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Man killed, wife hospitalized from carbon monoxide poisoning in Suffolk County: police
MELLVILLE, L.I.— Suffolk County police are investigating the death of a man, and his wife hospitalized at a home in…
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Formerly incarcerated artists put spotlight on prison crisis in “O.G. Experience” show
NEW YORK — Just six years ago, Jesse Krimes was behind bars where he was serving out a five-year sentence…
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Mayor de Blasio to make major announcement on Vision Zero program
NEW YORK — Mayor Bill de Blasio is set to make a major announcement about his Vision Zero program Tuesday…
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Federal housing official Lynne Patton begins 2nd week living in NYCHA with move to Manhattan
Carmen Quionones, the tenant association president of the Douglass Houses on the on Upper West side, is preparing for a…
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New York City aims to stop hairstyle discrimination
New York City doesn’t want people to have their hairstyles held against them, and it unveiled novel guidelines Monday against…
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Freezing rain, possible wintry mix hits tri-state for a wet Monday morning commute
Expect a wet Monday morning commute across the City and tri-state area. With early morning temperatures right at freezing and…
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Hidden New York: Back houses hidden throughout NYC
NEW YORK — Before New York City high-rises and before the days Ubers, Lyfts and subways, people got around using…
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Mayor de Blasio releases scathing statement on Amazon decision, while other city officials celebrate
NEW YORK — New York City officials have responded to Amazon’s plans to ditch a Long Island City headquarters with…
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