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Billie Jean King Swings By TWC Studios at US Open
Tennis legend Billie Jean King stopped by the Time Warner Cable studios at the U.S. Open on Wednesday, where she signed autographs and answered questions at the tennis center that bears her name.
Business Owners Near Site of East Harlem Explosion Can Take Out Loans to Help Recovery
Months after an explosion leveled two apartment buildings in East Harlem, nearby business owners can take out special loans to help with the recovery effort.
Police Seek Man in Connection With Brooklyn Forcible Touching Incidents
Police are searching for a man in connection with two forcible touching incidents in Brooklyn.
Stop-Work Notice Issued for Pacific Park Tower
A conflict between contractors and developers has halted construction on the world's tallest modular building in Brooklyn.
Poll: Views of NYPD Mostly Split by Race
In the wake of Eric Garner's death in police custody, a new Quinnipiac University poll finds that New Yorkers have different views on the New York City Police Department.
NY1 Online: Liu, Avella Debate Ahead of State Senate Primary
NY1's Inside City Hall hosted a debate between Tony Avella, the state senator presiding over a district in Queens, and former City Comptroller John Liu, who is challenging him in next month's primary.
DOE Opens Temporary Registration Centers for Parents to Register Kids in Programs
It should now be a little easier for parents to enroll their children in school, as the Department of Education has opened 10 temporary registration centers across the city where parents can register their kids in public school programs.
Man Hospitalized After Being Shot in Downtown Brooklyn
A man is in the hospital after being shot Wednesday on the corner of Livingston Street and Nevins Street in Downtown Brooklyn.
Teachout Continues to Hammer Cuomo on Campaign Trail
Riding a surprising wave of momentum, Democratic candidate for governor Zephyr Teachout embarked on a statewide campaign swing Wednesday and continued to hammer her opponent, Governor Andrew Cuomo, who is maintaining a low profile on the campaign trail.
MTA Safety Panel Cites Need for "Fundamental Rebuilding"
The MTA on Wednesday got a series of safety recommendations from its own panel of experts following last year's deadly Metro-North derailment, including a recommendation the agency undergo "fundamental rebuilding."
Brick by Brick: Strict Qualifications Present Additional Hurdle to Landing Affordable Housing
For low-income New Yorkers struggling to pay the rent, new affordable housing options should provide some relief. Competition to land the lower-cost apartments is fierce, however, and only a fraction of New Yorkers in need actually meet landlords' often-strict qualifications.
Brick by Brick: Strict Qualifications Present Additional Hurdle to Landing Affordable Housing
For low-income New Yorkers struggling to pay the rent, new affordable housing options should provide some relief. Competition to land the lower-cost apartments is fierce, however, and only a fraction of New Yorkers in need actually meet landlords' often-strict qualifications.
Grimm Rips Into City's Build it Back Efforts
Rep. Michael Grimm faces a tough re-election fight this fall and a 20-count federal indictment for fraud and tax evasion. On Wednesday, he went back to a signature issue for him on the campaign trail: help for Hurricane Sandy victims.
Elite Schools Alumni Defend Admission Criteria
A coalition of alumni from the city's eight specialized high schools is defending the admissions test despite arguments that they are unfair to those who can't afford to prepare.
Mayor Orders NYCHA to Remove Unused Scaffolding
Mayor Bill de Blasio says an order to remove unused scaffolding at New York City Housing Authority properties is necessary because it poses a threat to the safety and security of residents, but critics are calling for another way to improve security.
City Comptroller Raising Safety Concerns With Mayor's Pre-K Plan
City Comptroller Scott Stringer is raising safety concerns with Mayor Bill de Blasio's plan for universal pre-kindergaten, days before the school year is set to begin.
NY1 Online: State Senate Candidates Debate on NY1
As part of Inside City Hall's series of State Senate and Assembly primary debates, State Senator Jeff Klein and his challenger, former City Councilman Oliver Koppell faced off in a spirited debate over Senator Klein's Independent Democratic Conference, development in the district and more.
Frozen Desserts Take Center Stage in Pizzo, Italy
Italy's sweet side is in the spotlight in Pizzo, where cold desserts have a history of impressing.
Assistant Principal to Pay Fine After Changing Son's Failing Grades to Passing Ones
The Department of Education is ordering Abdurraham Ali, an assistant principal at a high school in Manhattan, to pay $7,000 after he was found to have changed 11 of his son's failing class and test scores into passing scores.
Parenting: Kids Get Ready to Go Back to School
As city kids get ready to go back to school, NY1's Shelley Goldberg caught up with a few to find out what they are excited about and what they are not.