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Breaking news articles.
Mayor lashes out at frisk critics and lax gun laws over tot slay
The shooting death of a baby in Brooklyn set the stage for a political showdown between the mayor and his potential successors.
Central Park Zoo polar bear passes away
Gus, the Central Park zoo’s polar bear, passes away after decades entertaining Central Park zoo patrons and helping researchers better understand the animal kingdom.
Vallone looks to bring police gun registry database online
A City Councilman wants all New Yorkers to know who was arrested for a gun offense.
City opens up affordable art space in Long Island City
The first of many affordable art spaces opened up in Queens and artists say it will help incubate talent.
Council members announce bill to charge dime for store bags
Plastic bags at grocery stores could cost New Yorkers a little extra.
Health Department agrees to reduce restaurant fines
Restaurant owners will have some relief when it comes to fines by the city.
Gay couple assaulted in Chelsea: Cops
Manhattan was rocked by another alleged hate crime.
Liu announces proposal to legalize, regulate, tax pot in New York
The mayoral candidate says the city could benefit in many ways if it rethought its marijuana laws.
City files motion for second appeal of soda ban lawsuit
The legal war continues over the mayor’s large sugary beverage ban.
Shaaliver Douse, 14, shot, killed by NYPD officers
A tense situation involving an alleged arm teen turned fatal in the Bronx when he and two rookie officers crossed paths.
Appeals court delivers another blow to city’s large-soda ban
The mayor’s plan to ban large sodas had another legal setback.
Hundreds of fast food workers hit city streets to call for higher wages
McDonald’s and Burger King employees took to the streets to demand a greater living wage.
FDNY welcomes most diverse class of probies
The city’s newest batch of bravest is more diverse than ever.
Council, NYPD, DA offices, community groups team up for gun buybacks
The city’s cops, elected officials and community groups will work together to get illegal guns off the streets.
Anthony Weiner’s popularity plummets in new poll
Anthony Weiner’s support continues to dwindle as he reveals more of his illicit activities,
Anthony Weiner rebuffs calls to resign
Anthony Weiner is losing supporters by the numbers following the Carlos Danger revelation, but he still wants to stay in the race.
Weiner leads in poll conducted before revelation of Carlos Danger
Anthony Weiner saw a slight lead in his race for mayor, but a Quinnipiac poll still didn’t factor in Carlos Danger.
Michael Bloomberg vetoes cop oversight bills
The mayor kept to his word and vetoed bills that would give the NYPD extra scrutiny.
Weiner, Spitzer take the lead in Quinnipiac poll
The comeback politicians are gaining in popularity in the latest Quinnipiac University poll.