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City Reaches Deal with School Safety Officers

All Borough News - Wed, 08/27/2014 - 02:00
The city has reached a new contract agreement with the union representing school safety agents and special officers.

Sergeants' Union Advises DNC to Choose Other Venue for Convention

All Borough News - Wed, 08/27/2014 - 01:44
Mayor Bill de Blasio is trying to bring the 2016 Democratic National Convention to Brooklyn, but an open letter from the Sergeants Benevolent Association to the DNC chairperson says the city is not a safe place to host the convention.

Park Slope Gets More Pre-K Spots Due to High Demand

All Borough News - Tue, 08/26/2014 - 23:50
With less than two weeks before students head back to school, the de Blasio administration is scrambling to launch its citywide pre-K program but finding that there are too many applicants in some neighborhoods, but not enough in others.

Brick by Brick: Neighborhood Residents Often Oppose Housing Plans

All Borough News - Tue, 08/26/2014 - 23:24
There may be no shortage of demand in the city for affordable housing, but in spite of that, plans to build more affordable housing are often met with skepticism, concern and sometimes downright hostility.

Brick by Brick: Neighborhood Residents Often Oppose Housing Plans

All Borough News - Tue, 08/26/2014 - 23:24
There may be no shortage of demand in the city for affordable housing, but in spite of that, plans to build more affordable housing are often met with skepticism, concern and sometimes downright hostility.

City Health Commissioner Offers School Vaccination Tips

All Borough News - Tue, 08/26/2014 - 23:21
With the start of the school year just around the corner, parents are making sure their children are properly supplied-but what about properly vaccinated? NY1's Erin Billups sat down with City Health Commissioner Mary Bassett to discuss what parents should know about vaccinations as the first day approaches.

'Pippin' Revival Combines Circus Flare, Fosse-Style Dance to Make Magic

All Borough News - Tue, 08/26/2014 - 23:17
The 2013 Tony winning revival of "Pippin" is a synthesis of musical theater and circus art. NY1's Frank DiLella recently went behind the scenes of the hit show to get in on the Broadway fun and see just how they make that "magic."

Another N Train Taken Out of Service Due to Bedbugs

All Borough News - Tue, 08/26/2014 - 22:10
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority says bedbugs were found on a Coney Island-bound train Monday after a conductor complained about being bitten.

The Book Reader: 'Excellent Sheep'

All Borough News - Tue, 08/26/2014 - 21:34
Parul Sehgal of The New York Times Book Review reports on newly released book titles and the world of publishing in The Book Reader.<

Police Seek Three Who Allegedly Robbed Bronx Home at Gunpoint

All Borough News - Tue, 08/26/2014 - 17:36
Police are looking for three men who they say robbed a Bronx home at gunpoint.

Police Investigating Death of NYC Orchestra Violinist

All Borough News - Tue, 08/26/2014 - 17:12
Police are investigating the death of a New York City orchestra violinist who authorities say was shot at her summer home Wednesday morning.

Recipe: Shrimp and Green Bean Almondine

All Borough News - Tue, 08/26/2014 - 16:35
Today's recipe uses skinny, fresh green beans called "haricot vert" to make green beans almondine with almonds, red peppers and shrimp.

Sound Advice: Lady Saw Talks 'Heels On,' New Album

All Borough News - Tue, 08/26/2014 - 16:12
In the latest "Sound Advice" report, reggae artist Lady Saw puts her "heels on" and talks with WFUV DJ Eric Holland about working with Flo Rida and her latest album.

Local Shelters Join ASPCA for National Dog Day

All Borough News - Tue, 08/26/2014 - 15:09
New Yorkers can head out to the pound and take home a new friend as part of National Dog Day.

NY1 From the Floor AM: Burger King to Buy Canada-based Tim Hortons

All Borough News - Tue, 08/26/2014 - 14:16
NY1 previews the day on Wall Street from the floor of the New York Stock Exchange.

Brooklyn Residents Warned About Church Donation Scam

All Borough News - Tue, 08/26/2014 - 13:15
The NYPD is warning residents to be on the lookout for a group of scammers who are going around asking for money to start their own congregation.

Police Seek Man in Connection with Break-in Rape

All Borough News - Tue, 08/26/2014 - 12:50
Police are asking for the public's help in finding a man who they say raped a woman inside her Brooklyn home this past weekend.

NY1 ItCH: De Blasio's Plan to House the City - Brick by Brick

All Borough News - Tue, 08/26/2014 - 12:43
Bob Hardt's daily look "Inside City Hall."

In The Papers 8/26/14

All Borough News - Tue, 08/26/2014 - 12:37
NY1 takes a look at what's in today's New York City newspapers.

August 26th In NYC History

All Borough News - Tue, 08/26/2014 - 12:33
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