Apple products are being stolen at an increasing rate and a new bill aims to deter thieves from making a buck of the goods.
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DA won’t charge cabbie who struck tourist at Rock Center
After a two-month investigation, the Manhattan DA’s office said it won’t be arraigning the cab driver who struck a tourist who was at the wrong place at the wrong time.
MTA lowers proposed future fare hike
New revenue and better book keeping will mean that riders won’t have to break more of their bank to take a ride on the subway.
Midtown East rezoning put on hold by Council
The mayor’s plans to reshape Midtown East are now in limbo.
One World Trade Center officially tallest building in America
The debate is over. The city’s tallest building is now the king of skyscrapers in the Western Hemisphere.
Bill de Blasio wins in landslide over Joe Lhota
Bill de Blasio’s long campaign for mayor proved successful as he bested Joe Lhota for the keys to Gracie Mansion.
Cops, NYU officials try to figure out how student got stuck in gap
Students say they are confused as to how one of their classmates was wedged between the cracks of their dorm.
Council passes bill to raise smoking age to 21
Smoking among older teens will be a thing of the past now that the Council voted to raise the age New Yorkers can buy tobacco products.
Council gives OK for Staten Island Ferris wheel
The city gave its approval for the world’s largest Ferris Wheel to come to the big apple.
Bloomberg touts progress in post-Sandy projects
The mayor says the city is making huge progress when it comes to storm-proofing the city.
Prospect Park to close Friday for Obama’s school visit
The president’s visit to a Crown Hts. high school is so huge that it’s shutting down all of Prospect Park.
Teen caught with dead fetus in Victoria’s Secret: Cops
Shoppers at the Herald Square Victoria’s Secret were shocked when a teen brought a dead fetus to the store.
Halloween Day Parade Kickstarter meets its $50K goal
The city’s ghoul fans saved the village Halloween parade.
City completes work on new Manhattan water tunnel
It took more than 40 years but now Manhattan has a more modern alternative source for its fresh water.
Halloween parade Kickstarter still needs cash
The Village Halloween parade still needs cash for it to be a reality.
Paul McCartney surprises Times Square with concert
Times Square visitors got a Beatle sized surprise when Sir Paul McCartney put on a show.
Taxi of Tomorrow struck down by judge
The future yellow cab is now in limbo following a court decision.
Crane malfunction shuts down midtown block
The building construction site that caused panic during Hurricane Sandy froze Midtown again after the crane malfunctioned.
New York City Opera closes, following Kickstarter fail
The famous opera house closed its curtain.
City’s air quality shows huge improvement
The city’s air is getting better thanks to new buildings dept. initiatives.