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Jack the Cat succumbs to injuries
The cat that captivated thousands with his tale of being lost at JFK Airport did not live to make it for his reunion.
Jack the cat moved to Manhattan
Jack the Cat’s saga has taken him to a top facility in Manhattan where vets say they can get him back on his paws.
NYPD trial of Bell cops ends
The fates of two of the men who killed Sean Bell is now in the hands of the police commissioner.
Forest Hills mom’s murder-for-hire conviction upheld
Mazoltuv Borukhova’s attempt to get released from prison was turned down by the courts.
Parents admit taking their 8 children from Forestdale
The Foresdale 8 parents pleaded guilty to their crimes and avoided serious jail time.
Jack the Cat found safe and sound at JFK
The missing JFK Airport cat was found safe and sound and will be greeted with a surprise when he joins his owner in California.
100 charged in massive identity theft bust
New York investigators have taken down an alleged credit card theft ring that stole millions of dollars and robbed people of their identities.
Suspects in basketball star murder held without bail
The pair accused of gunning down a rising New York City high school hoops player faced the judge for the first time since their capture.
Video: Broad Channel 9/11 Heroes
Three FDNY brothers share their heroic tale on 9/11 in a video produced by Christina Santucci.
Springfield Gdns couple shot dead in home, son wounded
Cops are looking for whoever is responsible for shooting an immigrant couple inside their house and injuring their youngest son.
Update: Mayor orders evacuation of Rockaways
Hurricane Irene’s intensity has prompted the city to shut down subways and order the first ever evacuation of parts of the city.
Update: Cuomo declares state of emergency in wake of Irene
The governor is preparing New York for the worst as a major hurricane works its way north.
Mayor presses Queens to gear up for Irene
As a powerful hurricane makes its way to New York City, Michael Bloomberg is urging residents to be vigilant.
Video: Richmond Hill Fire
TimesLedger photographer Christina Santucci was able record video of a massive fire that gutted a block of businesses in Richmond Hill.
Firefighters have close call fighting major blaze
A four-alarm fire destroyed a whole block of businesses in Richmond Hill but no one was seriously hurt during the long battle to put out the flames.
Queens conducts first gay weddings
An Astoria couple that waited years for the chance to be married had their dream come true and made history at the same time.
MTA Chairman Jay Walder resigns
After nearly two years on the job, the head of New York’s public transportation announced that he will be trading the subways for international transit systems.
Turtles cause minor shell at JFK
A bale of reptiles from nearby Jamaica Bay not only caused a minor annoyance for planes at the airport, it also served as comedic fodder on the Web.
Voters duel with rallies outside Weiner’s office
Congressman Anthony Weiner’s ongoing scandal has got everyone talking in Queens, with some calling for his ousting while others who say the politician should gut it out.