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'Chappelle's Show' Guitarist Replaces Lost Guitar with Help of Donations
The guitar player from the opening sequence of "Chappelle's Show" gets to continue making music after he asked for NY1's help finding his guitar, which he lost on the 2 train.
Cuomo Silent After NY Times Report Details Restraining of Anti-Corruption Commission
Governor Andrew Cuomo was silent today in the wake of a lengthy report by The New York Times that said his administration repeatedly interfered with the work of an anti-corruption commission Cuomo, himself, created, with a top aide even calling back subpoenas that were issued to political allies of the governor's.
City After School Program Undergoes Expansion, Rebranding
The city is rebranding its middle school after school program, but the change comes with a lot more than just a new name.
Public Installation Turns Space Under Bronx Train into Cultural Hotspot
By the thousands, New Yorkers use the hundreds of miles of elevated train tracks, bridges and other structures to get around town, but the areas below them aren't often places where we want to hang out. A public installation project unveiled in the Bronx Wednesday aims to transform those areas.
Staten Island Mall Gets a Boost with New Retailers
With plans to open nine new stores in the coming weeks, the Staten Island Mall is trying to step up its game in light of the pending competition the Empire Outlet Mall will bring. Shoppers couldn't be happier with the new retailers who now call the mall home.
Letterman Set to Pass Baton to Stephen Colbert
David Letterman is passing the baton to Stephen Colbert, host of "The Colbert Report," after 21 years of hosting "The Late Show."
Man Arrested in Connection with Girlfriend's Death
A Brooklyn man is arrested for allegedly murdering the mother of his children.
Yankees General Manager, Council Speaker Promote Kids' Free Summer Meals
Yankees Manager Joe Girardi helped the city get out the word about free summer meals for kids.
Bronx Heroin Ring Leaders Plead Guilty
The last three leaders of a Bronx heroin ring known as "La Perla" plead guilty to charges in court.
Parenting: Recommended Reading With Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer
Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer offered up some recommended reading picks to NY1 parenting correspondent Shelley Goldberg.
NY1 From the Floor PM: Boeing Second-Quarter Profits Jump by 50 Percent
NY1 wraps up the day on Wall Street from the floor of the New York Stock Exchange.
Catskills Offer Waters You Can Drink and Paddle
One way to spend a summer weekend-paddling through the city's public water supply.
Wearable Tech Expo Brings People Together with Their Devices
Early adopters and innovators alike attended the Wearable Tech Expo to figure out what it will take to get you, me, all of us wearing more of our technology.
Metropolitan Opera's General Manager Warns of Potential Lockout in Letter
Peter Gelb, the general manager of the Metropolitan Opera, said in a letter to unionized employees that unless they reach a deal by next week, workers should prepare for a lockout starting August 1.
Former Jewish Charity Head Sentenced in Insurance Kickback Scheme
The former head of a major city charity was sentenced to between three-and-a-third and 10 years for his involvement in an insurance kickback scheme.
Police Seek Suspect Allegedly Connected to SI Deli Robbery Attempt
Police need help finding a suspect connected with an attempted deli robbery on Staten Island.
Mayor Heads to One of His Ancestral Hometowns in Italy
After visiting Capri Tuesday, Mayor Bill de Blasio headed to Sant'Agata de' Goti, one of his ancestral hometowns in Italy, on Wednesday.
Staten Island Girl Drowns at Coney Island
A 10-year-old girl from Staten Island is dead after being pulled from the water off Coney Island.
Report: Cuomo Repeatedly Interfered With Anti-Corruption Commission
A New York Times report alleges Gov. Andrew Cuomo and his staff repeatedly interfered with the work of an anti-corruption commission that he created last year but then quickly disbanded this spring.
Family and Friends to Mourn Eric Garner at Funeral
A viewing and funeral will be held today in Brooklyn for Eric Garner, the Staten Island man who died last week as police tried to arrest him.