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Obama Administration: Airstrikes in Iraq Appear to Be Working
As the latest conflict in Iraq continues to unfold, the Obama administration says U.S. airstrikes against Islamic militants appear to be working, and the U.S. carried out another humanitarian aid mission Tuesday.
Operation Backpack Seeks Supplies for Kids in City Homeless Shelters
New backpacks and school supplies are on their way to kids living in city homeless shelters, and with more requests than ever, Operation Backpack is still looking for your help.
Bronx Family, Business Get Into the Reality Show Mix
A Hunts Point businessman and his family will soon be in the national spotlight for doing what they know best - pouring concrete and having fun.
WTC Transit Hub to Offer Free Wi-Fi Connections
Free Wi-Fi is coming to the World Trade Center Transportation Hub when it opens next year, Port Authority officials have announced.
In The Papers 8/12/14
NY1 takes a look at what's in today's New York City newspapers.
NY1 ItCH: Getting Some Peace and Quiet - in Israel
Bob Hardt's daily look "Inside City Hall."
British Airways Reads Customers' Minds with High-Tech Blanket
British Airways is now using a high-tech blanket that links to your brain, aiming to help its customers get exactly what they want while on its flights.
August 13th In NYC History
August 13th
Camp Counselors in Training Give Checks to Charities
After a summer's worth of fundraising, some teens finally get to hand-over checks to the charities of their choice.
Actor, Comedian Robin Williams Dies at 63
Oscar-winning actor and comedian Robin Williams has died at the age of 63. The Marin County Sheriff's Office in California says they are investigating the death as a possible suicide.
NY1 Online: The Call 8/11/14
John Schiumo hosts the August 11, 2014 episode of The Call.
Tompkinsville Residents Anxious to See How SI DA Handles Eric Garner Case
With weeks to go before a planned march across the Verrazano Bridge in honor of Eric Garner, who died while in police custody, residents in the Staten Island neighborhood where it happened are hoping for charges against the police officers involved.
Public Library Looks to Offer More Free English Classes
The New York Public Library is seeking additional funding so it can expand its English as a Second Language courses.
Defrauded Immigrant Families Paid Back Scammed Tuition Money
About a hundred Chinese immigrant families are paid back thousands of dollars of tuition money after being scammed by operators of a fake ESL school.
Teens Affected by Gun Violence Invited to Giants Training Camp
An organization called "Lay the Guns Down" is taking teens who have been affected by gun violence to Giants Training Camp on Thursday, and they still have 200 seats available.
NY1 Online: Regional Planning Assoc. President Discusses Plans for Retirement
Regional Plan Association President Robert Yaro joined Errol to talk trains, infrastructure, urban planning-and his upcoming retirement.
NY1 Online: Gubernatorial Candidate Zephyr Teachout Talks Legal Victory
Fresh off a major victory in the courts, Democratic candidate for governor Zephyr Teachout told Errol Louis about her battle to stay on the ballot.
Judge Rules Fordham Professor Can Challenge Cuomo on Ballot
A Brooklyn judge ruled Monday that Fordham University law professor Zephyr Teachout can appear on next month's ballot for the Democratic primary.
NY1 Online: Consultants Talk DNC Barclays Center Bid
Republican consultants Jessica Proud and Rob Ryan and Democrats Risa Heller and Basil Smikle joined Errol to talk about the city's bid for the Democratic National Convention on our Monday Consultant's Corner.
Met Opera Analyst: Finance Review Near Completion
The independent analyst brought in to review the Metropolitan Opera's finances says the process is almost complete.