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Ontario's Stratford Festival Marks 62nd Season
The Stratford Festival in Ontario, Canada has been pumping out classic plays and musicals for decades.
Wrongfully Convicted Man Gets $10M Settlement from City
A man wrongfully convicted of murdering a rabbi in Brooklyn gets a $10 million settlement from the city.
State Transportation Department Releases PSA to Protect Road Workers
A new public service announcement from the state transportation department aims to better protect its workers.
Snow Leopard Cubs Debut at Bronx Zoo
Two snow leopard cubs debuted Tuesday at the Wildlife Conservation Society's Bronx Zoo.
New DOH Campaign Encourages Healthier Snacking
A new city health campaign called "Take Me With You" is an effort to increase the number of fruits and vegetables New Yorkers consume.
New PSA Aims to Protect State DOT Workers
The state Department of Transportation is trying to protect its workers with a new public service announcement.
Islanders' Owner Agrees to Sell Stake in Team
New York Islanders owner Charles Wang has agreed to sell the team to former Washington Capitals owner Jonathan Ledecky and investor Scott Malkin.
Bauer Hockey to Invest $4M Into Kingsbridge Armory Ice Center Plan
Bauer Hockey says it's investing $4 million into the plan to turn Kingsbridge Armory into the world's largest ice center
New State Law Encourages Veterans to Go Back to School
Governor Andrew Cuomo signed a bill allowing veterans to pay in-state tuition rates at colleges and universities across New York, even if they wouldn't otherwise qualify.
New York NOW Trade Show Keeps Design in Mind
New York's largest trade show is taking over the Javits Center this week where nearly 3,000 companies are showing off their products just in time for the upcoming holiday season.
Hate Crime Charges Filed in Queens Hit-and-Run
A Long Island man has been charged with attempted murder as a hate crime for allegedly running over a member of the Sikh community in Queens.
August 19th In NYC History
August 19th
Metal Detectors Coming to Yankee Stadium
Yankees fans can expect tighter security than usual at Tuesday's game against the Astros as metal detectors will now be in use throughout the park.
NY1 ItCH: Rolling the Dice Across the State
Bob Hardt's daily look "Inside City Hall."
Police Seek Driver in Bronx Hit-and-Run
Police have put out surveillance video of a car they say was involved in a hit-and-run in the Bronx yesterday that left a 50-year-old woman in critical condition.
In The Papers 8/19/14
NY1 takes a look at what's in today's New York City newspapers.
Pope Francis Hints at Possible NYC Visit in 2015
While on a flight back to Rome from South Korea today Pope Francis confirmed he would like to visit the United States sometime next September with a possible stop in the Big Apple.
Local Researchers Work Toward Cure for Ebola
As the war against the deadly Ebola virus outbreak still rages on in West Africa, researchers around the world are working to find a cure. One team at Albert Einstein College of Medicine is hoping to find a way to slow down the virus' rapid infection rate.
Sound Advice: Dr. John Captures Satchmo Spirit on Louis Armstrong Tribute
WFUV DJ Eric Holland sits down with Dr. John as he celebrates "the spirit of Satchmo" on his Louis Armstrong-inspired album.
NYPD: Missing Fashion Model Found in Hospital
Police say Ataui-Deng Hopkins, a model who went missing on August 6, has been found.