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Macy's Settles Lawsuit Alleging Racial Profiling
Macy's has agreed to pay $650,000 to settle allegations of racial profiling at its flagship store in Herald Square.
Councilman Wants Healthier Fast Food Meals for Kids
A Manhattan councilman is planning to introduce a bill requiring strict new health standards on fast food kids meals that offer free items like toys.
Bronx Robbery Suspect Strikes Three Times in One Day
The hunt is on for a man who police say robbed three separate women within hours of each other in the same part of the Bronx last week.
In The Papers 8/20/14
NY1 takes a look at what's in today's New York City newspapers.
NY1 ItCH: Bringing Ferguson to New York
Bob Hardt's daily look "Inside City Hall."
Council Speaker Aims to 'De-Stigmatize' with HPV Announcement
City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito discussed her human papillomavirus, or HPV, diagnosis with reporters for the first time.
Costumed Characters Rally in Times Square
A group of the Times Square costumed characters are organizing in an effort to protect their rights.
Head, Neck Cancers Easy to Treat If Caught Early
Head and neck cancers account for about three percent of cancers in the U.S. but unlike many other well known cancers, they are very easy to screen for.
NY1 Online: The Call 8/19/14
John Schiumo hosts the August 19, 2014 episode of The Call.
NY1 Online: Public Interest Group Leaders Talk State Redistricting Bill
The executive director of Citizens Union, Dick Dadey; the executive director of Common Cause New York, Susan Lerner; president of League of Women Voters of New York State, Sally Robinson and the legislative director of the New York Public Interest Research Group Blair Horner joined Inside City Hall to discuss a November ballot proposal that would take some power to redraw district lines out of the hands of state legislators.
NY1 Online: Wise Guys Discuss Cuomo's Attempt to Knock Teachout Off Ballot
The NY1 Wise Guys, Former U.S. Senator Alfonse D'Amato, guest wise Gal former public advocate Betsy Gotbaum, and former Congressman Anthony Weiner discussed Governor Andrew Cuomo's decision to try to have his rival, Zephyr Teachout, knocked off September's primary ballot.
NY1 Online: NAN Leader Discusses Garner Case Developments
Kirsten Foy, Northeast Regional Director of the National Action Network, joined Inside City Hall to discuss the latest developments in the Eric Garner case and planned protest on Staten Island.
Rolling the Dice: NYC a Big Player in Casino Bidding Process Despite Local Moratorium
In paving the way for four Las Vegas-style resort casinos upstate, Albany lawmakers last year established a seven-year moratorium on casinos in the city and surrounding counties. The city nonetheless looms large in the process, however, and the possibility remains that casinos could eventually open shop here.
Bronx Week: Business Owners Predict Port Morris as the Next 'It' Neighborhood
One of the southern most neighborhoods of the Bronx is going through a change. As NY1's Bronx Borough Reporter Erin Clarke tells us in the third part of our Bronx Week series, some say the predominantly industrial area of Port Morris will become the next Williamsburg.
Power Strip Blamed in Fire That Killed Manhattan Teen
A four-alarm fire in Hamilton Heights that claimed the life of a 15-year-old girl Monday night was accidentally caused by a power strip, investigators say.
The Book Reader: 'The Actress,' 'The Rise and Fall of Great Powers'
June Thomas of Slate reports on newly released book titles and the world of publishing in The Book Reader.
DA: Grand Jury to Assess Evidence in Eric Garner Case
Staten Island District Attorney Dan Donovan says a special grand jury is being convened to
assess evidence regarding circumstances of Eric Garner's death.
assess evidence regarding circumstances of Eric Garner's death.
Recipe: Fresh Corn Blini with Smoked Salmon and Dill Sour Cream
Today's recipe uses cornmeal and fresh corn to make small appetizer-size pancakes called "blinis," topped those with smoked salmon, sour cream and fresh dill.
Along with $300M in Funding, Pre-K Teachers Get Encouragement
With the school year beginning in less than two weeks, the mayor and schools chancellor offer some words of encouragement to pre-K teachers.
Sound Advice: Dr. Lonnie Smith Shares Details on New Album
In his latest Sound Advice report, WFUV DJ Eric Holland talks with jazz musician Dr. Lonnie Smith about the latest album, a re-working of some of his earliest music.