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Vigils Being Held in City Over Missouri Police Shooting
Racial tensions in Missouri will take center stage in the city today as vigils are held in Harlem, Union Square, and Bedford-Stuyvesant over the fatal police shooting of an unarmed teenager.
Family of Young Boy Slain in NYCHA Elevator Plans Lawsuit
The family of a young boy who was stabbed to death in an elevator in a NYCHA building back in June plans to file a lawsuit against the agency who they say failed to replace defective locks and install security cameras.
Astorino Still Seeks Traction in Race Against Cuomo
While the governor's trip abroad is getting plenty of attention, his top Republican rival is still struggling to get noticed here in New York.
NY1 Online: Journalist Tells Story of Exiled South African Writer
Journalist Daniel Massey joined Inside City Hall to discuss the remarkable story of exiled South African writer Nat Nakasa.
NY1 Online: Officials Discuss Report on Violence Against Teens on Rikers
City Councilwoman Elizabeth Crowley of Queens; Norman Seabrook, the president of the Correction Officers Benevolent Association; and JoAnne Page, the president and CEO of the Fortune Society, joined Inside City Hall to discuss a scathing report about violence against teenagers on Rikers Island.
Mayor Expands Multi-Agency Push to Fight Gun Violence
Mayor Bill de Blasio on Wednesday announced the expansion of a program to combat gun violence in the city and says the effort will soon be rolling out to East Harlem, Morris Heights, Coney Island, Brownsville and Far Rockaway. | Mother Whose Son Was Shot and Killed Welcomes Mayor's New Initiative
Mother Whose Son Was Shot and Killed Welcomes Mayor's New Initiative
Brooklyn's 67th Precinct is one of the areas that stands to benefit from the mayor's initiative. NY1's Michael Herzenberg spoke with a mother who welcomed the news as she continues to mourn the recent shooting death of her son.
Live Art Show Held on High Line
New Yorkers celebrated art and music at an event on the High Line Wednesday put on by the Abington House in Chelsea as part of its Summer Art Park Series.
Police Seek Man Wanted for Allegedly Forcibly Touching Woman on Bronx Street
Police are looking for a man who they say forcibly touched a woman on a Bronx street.
Police Identify Livery Cab Driver Killed in Bronx
Aboubacar Bar was allegedly killed by a group of four men in Hunts Point early Tuesday morning.
Community Calls for Help Finding Suspect Who Allegedly Punched Man in Face in West Village
Community members came together Wednesday night as police still search for the person responsible for punching a 72-year old man in the West Village.
Queens Native Turns Passion for Making Craft Beer Into Success
It took four years for one Queens native to turn his passion for making craft beer into a bubbling success.
Broadway Dims Lights to Honor Robin Williams
Broadway theaters dimmed their lights Wednesday evening to honor Robin Williams.
Broadway Dims Lights to Honor Robin Williams
Broadway theaters dimmed their lights Wednesday evening to honor Robin Williams.
NY1 Exclusive: DOE to See if Summer Home Visits Can Increase Students' Performance
Students at six middle schools can expect their teachers to ring the doorbell sometime this summer as part of an experiment the Department of Education is conducting with home visits to see if they can boost parents' involvement and students' performance.
Family Reclaims Body of South African Journalist Who Died in NYC in 1965
Nelson Mandela called his journey against apartheid the long walk to freedom, and it's also been a long journey for a South African journalist who died in New York in the 1960s and is buried in Westchester.
Subway Inn Owners Ask Elected Officials to Help Save Their Business
As time winds down for an Upper East Side bar that once hosted famous faces like Joe DiMaggio, the owners of the Subway Inn are appealing to elected officials help them save their business. NY1's
Brooklyn Honors Month's Notable First Responders
Borough President Eric Adams presided over the first "Heroes of the Month" ceremony.
SUNY Supports Bill Promoting Disciplinary Action for Campus Sex Assaults
SUNY is the first school system in the country to support a bi-partisan senate bill that would force colleges to better address sexual assault on their campuses.
The Right Backpack Can Minimize Your Child's Back Pain
Does your child's backpack make the grade? There are certain things to look for when it comes to backpacks to help your kids head back to school without back pain.