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City Council Members Announce Food Pantry Initiative

Wed, 08/27/2014 - 03:14
City Council members announce a plan to support food pantries across the five boroughs.

Queens Teen Sentenced for Marijuana-Impaired Fatal Crash

Wed, 08/27/2014 - 03:07
The city teen who admitted to smoking marijuana before a Long Island car crash that killed four of his friends will spend between five and 15 years in prison.

NY1 Online: Wise Guys Discuss SBA's Criticism of DNC Bid

Wed, 08/27/2014 - 02:20
The NY1 Wise Guys, Former U.S. Senator Alfonse D'Amato, guest Wise Guy former Bronx Assemblyman Roberto Ramirez and former Congressman Anthony Weiner discussed a police union's criticism of Mayor Bill de Blasio and his push to bring the Democratic National Convention to the city as well as the mayor's declining popularity among white voters in a recent poll.

City Reaches Deal with School Safety Officers

Wed, 08/27/2014 - 02:00
The city has reached a new contract agreement with the union representing school safety agents and special officers.

Sergeants' Union Advises DNC to Choose Other Venue for Convention

Wed, 08/27/2014 - 01:44
Mayor Bill de Blasio is trying to bring the 2016 Democratic National Convention to Brooklyn, but an open letter from the Sergeants Benevolent Association to the DNC chairperson says the city is not a safe place to host the convention.

Park Slope Gets More Pre-K Spots Due to High Demand

Tue, 08/26/2014 - 23:50
With less than two weeks before students head back to school, the de Blasio administration is scrambling to launch its citywide pre-K program but finding that there are too many applicants in some neighborhoods, but not enough in others.

Brick by Brick: Neighborhood Residents Often Oppose Housing Plans

Tue, 08/26/2014 - 23:24
There may be no shortage of demand in the city for affordable housing, but in spite of that, plans to build more affordable housing are often met with skepticism, concern and sometimes downright hostility.

Brick by Brick: Neighborhood Residents Often Oppose Housing Plans

Tue, 08/26/2014 - 23:24
There may be no shortage of demand in the city for affordable housing, but in spite of that, plans to build more affordable housing are often met with skepticism, concern and sometimes downright hostility.

City Health Commissioner Offers School Vaccination Tips

Tue, 08/26/2014 - 23:21
With the start of the school year just around the corner, parents are making sure their children are properly supplied-but what about properly vaccinated? NY1's Erin Billups sat down with City Health Commissioner Mary Bassett to discuss what parents should know about vaccinations as the first day approaches.

'Pippin' Revival Combines Circus Flare, Fosse-Style Dance to Make Magic

Tue, 08/26/2014 - 23:17
The 2013 Tony winning revival of "Pippin" is a synthesis of musical theater and circus art. NY1's Frank DiLella recently went behind the scenes of the hit show to get in on the Broadway fun and see just how they make that "magic."

Another N Train Taken Out of Service Due to Bedbugs

Tue, 08/26/2014 - 22:10
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority says bedbugs were found on a Coney Island-bound train Monday after a conductor complained about being bitten.

The Book Reader: 'Excellent Sheep'

Tue, 08/26/2014 - 21:34
Parul Sehgal of The New York Times Book Review reports on newly released book titles and the world of publishing in The Book Reader.<

Police Seek Three Who Allegedly Robbed Bronx Home at Gunpoint

Tue, 08/26/2014 - 17:36
Police are looking for three men who they say robbed a Bronx home at gunpoint.

Police Investigating Death of NYC Orchestra Violinist

Tue, 08/26/2014 - 17:12
Police are investigating the death of a New York City orchestra violinist who authorities say was shot at her summer home Wednesday morning.

Recipe: Shrimp and Green Bean Almondine

Tue, 08/26/2014 - 16:35
Today's recipe uses skinny, fresh green beans called "haricot vert" to make green beans almondine with almonds, red peppers and shrimp.

Sound Advice: Lady Saw Talks 'Heels On,' New Album

Tue, 08/26/2014 - 16:12
In the latest "Sound Advice" report, reggae artist Lady Saw puts her "heels on" and talks with WFUV DJ Eric Holland about working with Flo Rida and her latest album.

Local Shelters Join ASPCA for National Dog Day

Tue, 08/26/2014 - 15:09
New Yorkers can head out to the pound and take home a new friend as part of National Dog Day.

NY1 From the Floor AM: Burger King to Buy Canada-based Tim Hortons

Tue, 08/26/2014 - 14:16
NY1 previews the day on Wall Street from the floor of the New York Stock Exchange.

Brooklyn Residents Warned About Church Donation Scam

Tue, 08/26/2014 - 13:15
The NYPD is warning residents to be on the lookout for a group of scammers who are going around asking for money to start their own congregation.

Police Seek Man in Connection with Break-in Rape

Tue, 08/26/2014 - 12:50
Police are asking for the public's help in finding a man who they say raped a woman inside her Brooklyn home this past weekend.