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NY1 Online: The Call 8/18/14
John Schiumo hosts the August 18, 2014 episode of The Call.
FDNY: One Dead in Four-Alarm Fire at Hamilton Heights Apartment Building
Investigators are trying to figure out what caused a suspicious fire that left one person dead in Hamilton Heights. Firefighters say they found the victim badly burned in the apartment building's sixth floor stair landing.
Local Leaders Call for Rikers Reforms
Some local leaders are calling on the Department of Corrections to address growing concerns about inmate treatment on Rikers Island.
Cuomo Signs Law Supporting Military Families
Governor Andrew Cuomo signed a new law designed to make life easier for U.S. service members.
Bronx Week: Bronx Bangladeshi Community Grows as Other Boroughs Become Crowded
The Bronx is known for its large population of Hispanics, Italians, and even Irish-but Bangladeshi? The borough is fast becoming home to a growing number of people from the South Asian country.
Rolling the Dice: Big Name Casinos Duke it Out for Spots Around NY State
New York is embarking on a major expansion of casino gambling, starting with four Vegas-style resort casinos upstate, at least one of which could be as close as an hour's drive north of the city.
One On 1 Profile: Patti Smith Forges Ahead As A Musician, Author & Lover Of Life
Patti Smith has amassed an enormous fan base as a singer and writer, and the passion she felt about her work when she broke on the scene in the 1970s is still as strong, if not more so, today.
NY1 Online: Political Consultants Break Down Cuomo's Israel Tour
The four members of Inside City Hall's Consultants Corner, Republicans Tom Doherty and Bill O'Reilly and Democrats Alexis Grenell and Mike Morey, offered their take on Governor Andrew Cuomo's trip to Israel and if the two-day tour helped put the controversy over his anti-corruption commission to rest.
NY1 Online: Austin Reporter Discusses Case Against Texas Gov. Rick Perry
Political Reporter for Time Warner Cable News in Austin, Karina Kling joined Inside City Hall to discuss the latest developments in the abuse-of-power case against Texas Governor Rick Perry.
Two for One Broadway Tickets to Sell for Broadway Week
Two for one Broadway tickets are now being offered for up to 21 of the city's top shows from September 1 to September 14.
City Council Speaker Shares HPV Diagnosis on Twitter
Melissa Mark Viverito sent out a series of tweets on Sunday revealing that her gynecologist told her she has "high risk HPV," or human papillomavirus.
SI Community Reeling from Eric Garner's Death Closely Watches Events in Missouri
People in one Staten Island community who are still reeling from the death of Eric Garner in police custody are closely watching events in Ferguson as well, and a ride and march in Garner's honor this weekend will now also honor Brown.
New Yorkers March in Solidarity with Ferguson Protesters
In Lower Manhattan, marchers are rallying in a show of solidarity for Michael Brown, the unarmed black teenager who was fatally shot by police in Ferguson, Missouri.
Broadway Stars Camp Out for Good Cause
Broadway's brightest stars camped out on the streets of Hell's Kitchen Sunday night to raise awareness for homeless kids.
Police Investigate Fatal Hit-and-Run in Queens
Police are investigating after a Queens man was killed in a hit-and-run early Monday morning.
New Camera Measures Feet Digitally in 3-D
A new orbiting digital camera that measures feet in 3-D could mean the days of buying shoes off the rack are numbered.
Mortgage Experts Say in Real Estate, Time is of the Essence
When it comes to buying a home, two experts say there's no time like the present.
Retired Army General to Lead City's Office of Veterans' Affairs
Mayor Bill de Blasio on Monday appointed a retired U.S. Army Brigadier General to lead the office of Veterans' Affairs.
Wrist Injury Sidelines Defending U.S. Open Champ Nadal
Defending U.S. Open champion Rafael Nadal is sitting out this year's tournament in Queens due to an injured right wrist.
App Wrap: 'My Talking Pet,' '20Stamps'
NY1 highlights the coolest and newest apps for your cell phone or mobile device in the twice-weekly segment "App Wrap."