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Cops kill man armed with air gun during Ridgewood drug bust
The NYPD said the man who they killed during a frantic drug bust may not had a lethal weapon, but he had a long wrap sheet of violent crimes.
Bloomberg touts new initiatives to safeguard city from future storms
The mayor got a big boost from former Veep Al Gore in his initiatives to make the city greener.
Koch hospitalized with pneumonia, aims to be out before birthday
The city’s former mayor’s health took a turn for the worst, but his friend says that didn’t deter his spirit.
Couple injured, boyfriend arrested in domestic dispute in Central Park
A domestic dispute turned bloody in Central Park.
City breaks ground on Hudson Yards redevelopment
The future of the city began with the start of construction of its newest skyscraper.
Ed Koch hospitalized with respiratory infection
The former mayor and political pundit had to take care of his health a week before his birthday.
Bloomberg refuses to confirm reports he scouted Clinton for mayor
The mayor brushed off reports that he urged the Secretary of State to be his successor and praised a potential candidate.
Man fatally pushed onto subway tracks after scuffle: Police
Straphangers were witness to a frightening scene in the middle of the day as a Queens man lost his life on the subway during a fight.
Council bill aims to curb discrimination of pregnant workers
City Hall representatives want to make sure expecting mothers don’t face layoffs or other work problems because they are pregnant.
President signs off on Big Apple natural gas pipeline
Despite cries from local residents and environmentalists, President Obama approves a controversial energy transport plan.
Council approves fare plan for city’s pedicabs
Pedicab drivers will soon have to abide by stricter rules when they pick up customers.
Crime Stopper rewards grow as more people give cops helping hand
New Yorks Finest continue to catch the bad guys with some help from their rewards program.
Bloomberg, Cuomo urge feds to lend financial hand for Sandy relief
As the price tag for Hurricane Sandy rises, the city’s leaders head to Washington to get more assistance.
MTA launches special subway line for Rockaway straphangers
Subway service returned for the straphangers who were hit the hardest by Hurricane Sandy.
Fugitive father who tried to kidnap kids surrenders to cops
The manhunt for the violent Bronx father who allegedly took his children for a wild ride ended.
Pols want better cop presence following third killing
Mom and pop shop owners in Brooklyn are on edge following the third attack by a killer who targets store workers.
Bronx father takes kids for wild ride in attempted kidnapping
Cops say an angry man went all out on the mother of his children during a dangerous incident.
‘Stop and Frisk’ cases decreased this year: Study
Although the NYPD used the controversial tactic less this year, civil rights groups aren’t happy about its disproportionate use.
New Yorkers affected by Sandy ask Obama to send help
Hurricane ravaged residents in the Big Apple have on message for the commander-in-chief: Give us relief.