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City's Economy Is Growing, Comptroller's Report Says
A new report from City Comptroller Scott Stringer's office finds that the city's economy is growing.
Sikh Coalition Draws Attention to Recent Crimes Against Members of Religion
The Sikh Coalition is drawing attention to recent crimes against members of the religion as a group of men shared stories about their attacks during a news conference held by the advocacy organization Thursday.
NYPD Event Aims to Spread Harmony Between Police, Community
With so much tension locally and nationally over police-community relationships, many are calling for a little harmony, and an event meant to spread that message was held Thursday.
Scores Remain Low, But City Students Make Progress on Standardized Exams
Standardized exam scores are out for the state's second year testing students based on the more difficult Common Core standards, and while scores are still very low overall, city students made notable progress.
New York Reps Urge DOJ to Probe Eric Garner Death
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries and five other Democrats have written a letter to the Justice Department asking officials to investigate the death of Eric Garner and the "broken windows" method.
Not Hard to Find Lawbreakers as NYPD Begins Two-Week Cycling Crackdown
The NYPD's two-week crackdown on illegal bicycling behavior is underway. But as Manhattan reporter Jon Weinstein found out, just because the police are cracking down, doesn't mean everyone is all of a sudden following the rules.
Shoppers Celebrate Opening of Mall at Bay Plaza
Bronx shoppers have a new place to browse with the opening Thursday of The Mall at Bay Plaza, a 780,000 square-foot indoor retail shopping destination in Co-Op City.
Cuomo, State Delegates Wrap Up "Unity Trip" in Israel
Governor Andrew Cuomo and state legislative leaders have finished their whirlwind trip through Israel aimed at showing support for the country during its conflict with Hamas.
Parenting: Where to Go 8/15/14
NY1 parenting correspondent Shelley Goldberg recommends some places to go with parenting news you can use.
Andrew Rannells Takes Over for Neil Patrick Harris in 'Hedwig'
The 2014 Tony-Award winning hit "Hedwig and the Angry Inch" has a new star, a face known both on Broadway and on screen.
New WTC Logo Couples Past with Present
A new symbol meant to unify the 16-acre World Trade Center site will now appear on signs and marketing materials.
Doctor Offers Tips for Identifying and Fixing Vision Problems in Children
Dr. Pamela Gallin offers tips for parents to identify, and hopefully correct, vision problems in children.
How NYC Works: City's Paper Recycling Program Saves Thousands of Trees Every Day
In the latest installment of "How New York City Works," NY1's Roger Clark takes a look at the city's paper recycling program to find out what happens to all that paper after you toss it in the bin.
NY1 Online: The Call 8/13/14
John Schiumo hosts the August 13, 2014 episode of The Call.
NY1 ItCH: A Blast Back at Bloomberg
Bob Hardt's daily look "Inside City Hall."
NY1 From the Floor AM: Summer Auto Sales Continue to Be Hot
NY1 previews the day on Wall Street from the floor of the New York Stock Exchange.
In The Papers 8/14/14
NY1 takes a look at what's in today's New York City newspapers.
Vigils Being Held in City Over Missouri Police Shooting
Racial tensions in Missouri will take center stage in the city today as vigils are held in Harlem, Union Square, and Bedford-Stuyvesant over the fatal police shooting of an unarmed teenager.
Family of Young Boy Slain in NYCHA Elevator Plans Lawsuit
The family of a young boy who was stabbed to death in an elevator in a NYCHA building back in June plans to file a lawsuit against the agency who they say failed to replace defective locks and install security cameras.
Astorino Still Seeks Traction in Race Against Cuomo
While the governor's trip abroad is getting plenty of attention, his top Republican rival is still struggling to get noticed here in New York.