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August 18th In NYC History

All Borough News - Sun, 08/17/2014 - 05:00

August 18th

Police Seek Four Suspects Wanted in Connection With Bronx Apartment Robbery

All Borough News - Sat, 08/16/2014 - 20:55
Police are searching for four suspects wanted in connection with an apartment robbery in the Bronx.

Suicide Prevention Hotline Sees Spike in Calls Day After Death of Robin Williams

All Borough News - Sat, 08/16/2014 - 20:46
The death of Robin Williams has had quite an impact on many across the nation. One result has been a significant bump in the number of calls to the national suicide help line.

Sharpton Rallies for Ferguson Teen Killed by Police

All Borough News - Sat, 08/16/2014 - 20:27
Reverend Al Sharpton said he will attend a rally in Ferguson, Missouri tomorrow for Michael Brown, the 18-year-old who was killed by a police officer one week ago.

Annual Sand Sculpting Contest Kicks Off in Coney Island

All Borough News - Sat, 08/16/2014 - 19:31
The 24th annual sandcastle competition is taking place off the Coney Island Boardwalk and West 12th Street.

Zagat: Lower East Side Eatery Serves Uniquely Yunnan Cuisine

All Borough News - Sat, 08/16/2014 - 17:55
Yannan cooking is a brand of its own, thanks to a special ingredient.

Police Arrest Fourth Suspect in Connection with Bronx Livery Driver Death

All Borough News - Sat, 08/16/2014 - 16:21
Police have arrested a fourth suspect in connection with the shooting death of a livery cab driver in the Bronx, for which three other suspects were already in custody.

Man Arrested for Allegedly Attacking Woman on L Train

All Borough News - Sat, 08/16/2014 - 16:20
Police have arrested a man accused of attacking a woman on the L train.

In The Papers 8/16/14

All Borough News - Sat, 08/16/2014 - 14:21
NY1 takes a look at what's in today's New York City newspapers.

Rikers Crime Stats to be Counted Separately from South Bronx

All Borough News - Sat, 08/16/2014 - 14:06
Crimes committed at Rikers Island will no longer be included in the crime statistics of the South Bronx police precinct it's located in.

August 17th In NYC History

All Borough News - Sat, 08/16/2014 - 05:00

August 17th

Residents of Brooklyn Apartment Evacuate After Construction Equipment Smashes Through Wall

All Borough News - Sat, 08/16/2014 - 03:02
Residents were evacuated from a Brooklyn apartment building Friday after a piece of construction equipment smashed through a wall.

NY1 Online: Reporters Round Up Racial Tensions

All Borough News - Sat, 08/16/2014 - 02:39
The four members of the Reporters Roundtable - WNYC City Hall reporter Brigid Bergin; New York Times Albany Reporter Tom Kaplan; Ben Max, executive editor of the Gotham Gazette; and Josh Benson, co-editor of Capital New York - discussed Governor Andrew Cuomo's trip to Israel, as well as racial tensions following the Eric Garner case and the tumultuous events in Ferguson, Missouri following the police shooting of an unarmed man.

NY1 Online: Producer, Honey Collector Look at Beekeeping in City

All Borough News - Sat, 08/16/2014 - 02:36
Jill Bauerle, producer of the film "The Beekeeper," and Tim O'Neal, a honey collector who is featured in the film, joined Inside City Hall to take a closer look at the curious culture of beekeeping in our city.

NY1 Online: Arab American Association of New York Director Weighs in on Cuomo's Trip to Israel

All Borough News - Sat, 08/16/2014 - 02:34
Linda Sarsour, executive director of the Arab American Association of New York, joined Inside City Hall to offer her perspective on Governor Andrew Cuomo's trip to Israel and his decision not to visit the Palestinian territory.

NYer of the Week: Cliff Skudin Empowers Students to Surf to New Heights

All Borough News - Sat, 08/16/2014 - 02:14
When you think about outdoor activities in the city, you don't usually think about surfing, but the latest New Yorker of the Week is encouraging all of us to jump into the biggest playground in our backyard.

City's Largest Municipal Employees Union Backs Re-Election of Two Indicted State Senators

All Borough News - Sat, 08/16/2014 - 00:58
The city's largest municipal employees union is backing the re-election of indicted Democratic state senators Malcolm Smith and John Sampson.

Cuomo Returns Home After Packed Israel Trip

All Borough News - Sat, 08/16/2014 - 00:22
The delegation to Israel that was led by Governor Andrew Cuomo returned to New York early Friday morning, and while the group was on the ground in Israel for just under thirty hours, plenty was packed into its schedule.

Yankee Stadium to Set Up Metal Detectors at Park

All Borough News - Sat, 08/16/2014 - 00:16
Yankee Stadium officials say they will have metal detectors set up at various locations around the park starting Tuesday.

Low Test Scores Heat Up Politics of Common Core

All Borough News - Fri, 08/15/2014 - 23:46
As the state grapples with a second straight year of low standardized test scores based on the Common Core learning standards, the politics of the issue continues to heat up.
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