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City's Health Commissioner Shares Plans to Respond to Increases in Heroin Overdose Deaths

Sat, 07/12/2014 - 00:43
After years of decline, the number of heroin overdose deaths in the city is on the rise, and now, there are initiatives being created to help turn it around once again. NY1 health reporter Erin Billups recently sat down with Health Commissioner Dr. Mary Bassett to see what the city is doing to respond to those who are already addicted and prevent others from going down the same road.

MTA 'Prepared' to Ease Commute Woes in Event of LIRR Strike

Sat, 07/12/2014 - 00:21
As the clock ticks down toward a possible Long Island Rail Road strike that could come as soon as July 20, the MTA on Thursday unveiled its plans on how riders on the commuter railroad can get around in case of a walkout.

Mayor Wants to Keep 7 WTC Probe Off Ballot This Fall

Sat, 07/12/2014 - 00:05
Mayor Bill de Blasio is planning to block the campaign for a ballot proposal requiring an investigation into the collapse of 7 World Trade Center after the September 11th terror attacks.

Cuomo Yet to Indicate Whether He'll Sign Port Authority Reform Bill

Fri, 07/11/2014 - 23:53
A bill that aims to reform the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, which comes in the wake of the "Bridgegate" George Washington Bridge scandal, has passed both houses of the state legislature, but so far, Governor Andrew Cuomo has refused to say whether or not he will sign it.

Queens/LI Rep. Who Runs Democrats' Effort to Regain House Always On the Go

Fri, 07/11/2014 - 23:11
By day, Rep. Steve Israel is a New York lawmaker. By night, he is the brains behind the Democratic Party's operation to win more congressional seats. In between, he's writing a book on his iPhone making fun of it all.

NY1 From the Floor PM: Wells Fargo Profits Up, Revenue Down in Latest Report Card

Fri, 07/11/2014 - 22:02
NY1 wraps up the day on Wall Street from the floor of the New York Stock Exchange.

Girl With Autism Speaks at City Hall After She Says She Was Caught on Overheated School Bus

Fri, 07/11/2014 - 21:23
School buses that carry kids with special needs must have working air conditioning, but the public advocate says, too often, they don't. She spoke at City Hall Friday, and she was joined by a girl with autism who says she got caught on an overheated bus.

Staten Island Man Arraigned on Carjacking, Murder Charges

Fri, 07/11/2014 - 20:26
A Staten Island man who police say was responsible for a traffic-stopping incident on the Verrazano Bridge was arraigned on murder charges Friday in connection with two separate deaths last weekend.

Lyft Launch Uncertain as State Files Restraining Order

Fri, 07/11/2014 - 18:30
Car-hailing app Lyft was expected to launch at 7 p.m. with two weeks of free rides in Brooklyn and Queens, but may be on hold as the state today filed a restraining order on grounds the ride share effort violates insurance law.

Retro Roller Rink Getting a Second Go Around

Fri, 07/11/2014 - 16:37
After closing its Coney Island location in 2010, the retro roller-rink Dreamland and its creator Lola Star will host skaters again, this time in Prospect Park.

Mayor Joining Family on 10-Day Italy Vacation

Fri, 07/11/2014 - 16:21
The city's first family will be setting off to Italy next week on their first vacation since Mayor Bill de Blasio took office and will be the longest vacation taken by a mayor in recent years.

Judge: UES Waste Transfer Station Project Can Proceed

Fri, 07/11/2014 - 16:01
A federal judge this week ended the debate over the highly controversial construction of the 91st Street transfer station on the East River.

Last Chance to Catch "Manhattanhenge" This Weekend

Fri, 07/11/2014 - 14:20
For the second and final time this year the phenomenon known as "Manhattanhenge" will be on display this weekend along the city's east-west cross streets.

NY1 From the Floor AM: New Krispy Kreme CEO Planning Brand Overhaul

Fri, 07/11/2014 - 14:01
NY1 previews the day on Wall Street from the floor of the New York Stock Exchange.

In The Papers 7/11/14

Fri, 07/11/2014 - 13:50
NY1 takes a look at what's in today's New York City newspapers.

Sources: Man Fleeing Brooklyn Traffic Stop Shot By Reassigned Officer

Fri, 07/11/2014 - 13:29
An off-duty police officer who sources say was recently reassigned under the NYPD's "Summer All Out" program shot a man Thursday night who investigators say was trying to avoid a traffic stop in Brooklyn.

NY1 ItCH: A New Card That Still Can't Be Played by Hizzoner

Fri, 07/11/2014 - 13:01
Bob Hardt's daily look "Inside City Hall."

NY1 Online: The Call 7/10/14

Fri, 07/11/2014 - 09:30
John Schiumo hosts the July 10, 2014 episode of The Call.

New Commissioner Puts More NYPD Officers In Front of Camera

Fri, 07/11/2014 - 05:42
From murder scenes to crime strategy, numerous New York City police officers are stepping up in front of the camera, a move the police commissioner promised he would make when he took charge of the department.

Police Seek Man Who Allegedly Forcibly Touched Two Teenage Girls in Bronx

Fri, 07/11/2014 - 05:32
Police are searching for a man who they say forcibly touched two teenage girls in the Bronx.