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Pride Week 2014: Pride March Director Previews LGBT Community's Big Weekend
The annual Pride March is set to step off on Fifth Avenue Sunday, and on Friday, Cheryl Wills sat down with David Studinski, the march's director, to talk about the LGBT community's big weekend, as well as the strides it's taken in the past year.
City, State Officials Bust 'Khat' Ring
City and state officials say they've busted a drug ring they say was flooding the city with a dangerous amphetamine-like substance called khat.
NY1 Online: Director Discusses Documentary on Nat Hentoff
David Lewis, WNYC Radio's metro editor, joined Inside City Hall to discuss his new documentary, "The Pleasures of Being Out Of Step," about the career of legendary journalist Nat Hentoff.
NY1 Online: Reporters Recap Rangel's Primary Win
The four members of Inside City Hall's Reporters Roundtable - Beth Fouhy, a senior editor for MSNBC.com; Nick Powell, the City Hall bureau chief for City and State; Annie Karni, a political reporter for the Daily News; and Juan Manuel Benitez, the host of Pura Politica on NY1 Noticias - recapped the week in politics, including Charles Rangel's successful re-election bid.
NY1 Online: State Senate Democratic Conference Leader Discusses Deal to Reunite Party
State Senate Democratic Conference leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins joined Inside City Hall to discuss a deal between state Senate Democrats and leaders of the senate Independent Democratic Conference to bring the party back together.
Manhattan Assemblywoman Pleads Guilty to False Statement Charges, Resigns Seat
State Assemblywoman Gabriela Rosa, who represents parts of Inwood and Washington Heights, pleaded guilty Friday to two charges of making false statements and resigned her seat as a result.
NYer of the Week: Michael McCasland Tries to Make Tennis Something Any Student Can Enjoy
When the latest New Yorker of the Week moved to Brooklyn years ago, he realized not all our city's children get the same opportunity to learn tennis, the sport that played a huge role for him growing up, so he's trying to make it something any student can enjoy.
Central Park Five Say Settlement a Step Towards Righting Wrong
The five men wrongly convicted in the 1989 rape and attack of a female jogger gathered with officials on the steps of City Hall Friday to discuss the $40 million settlement which they say is a type of justice but cannot make up for the years the men spent in jail.
Deal Will Fast-Track Plans for Affordable Housing at Atlantic Yards
The state has reached a deal with Forest City Ratner to build 2,250 affordable housing units by 2025 in the Atlantic Yards development.
Schumer, Dolan Urge Passage of National Immigration Reform
Sen. Charles Schumer joined forces Friday with Cardinal Timothy Dolan to urge the passage of national immigration reform.
Mayor Exploring Options After Large Sugary Drink Ban Struck Down by Court
Mayor Bill de Blasio says he would love to push a ban on large sugary drinks through the City Council, but he does not sound convinced that can happen.
Community Leaders Want State Officials to Investigate Process That Led to LICH Deal
Brooklyn community leaders are calling on Governor Andrew Cuomo and other state officials to halt the sale of Long Island College Hospital and investigate the process that led to the deal.
Breakdown of Primary Returns Shows How Rangel Won Re-election
Rep. Charles Rangel won Tuesday's District 13 congressional primary by outpointing challenger Adriano Espaillat in Manhattan despite Espaillat's dominance in the Bronx, election data shows.
Longtime NYPD Chief of Department Tabbed as New OEM Head
Mayor Bill de Blasio on Friday appointed former NYPD Chief of Department Joseph Esposito as the newest head of the Office of Emergency Management.
NY1 Extra: Opening Number from London's 'In the Heights'
The opening number of London's Southwark Playhouse's production of "In The Heights," featuring Sam Mackay as Usnavi and Victoria Hamilton Barritt as Daniela.
NY1 Extra: Rehearsal from London's 'Carousel'
Tim Rogers and Gemma Sutton rehearse a number from "Carousel," which is currently playing at the Arcola Theatre in London. Rogers stars as Billy Bigelow and Sutton stars as Julie Jordan.
Manhattan Assemblywoman Pleads Guilty to False Statement Charges, Will Resign
State Assemblywoman Gabriela Rosa, who represents parts of Inwood and Washington Heights, pleaded guilty Friday to two charges of making false statements and will resign her seat as a result.
Two Men in Custody in Deadly Brighton Beach Stabbing
The New York City Police Department says two men are in custody in connection with the stabbing death of a man in Brighton Beach, Brooklyn early Friday morning.
Deal Will Bring Affordable Housing to Atlantic Yards
The state has reached a deal with Forest City Ratner to build 2,250 affordable housing units by 2025 in the Atlantic Yards development.
City's 55 Public Pools Open With a Splash
All 55 of the city's public pools opened Friday for the summer and at one pool in the Bronx there was added excitement.