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Kingsbridge National Ice Center Gets Boost from Major Investor

All Borough News - Wed, 08/13/2014 - 03:11
Former Ranger great and Kingsbridge CEO Mark Messier announced that The Kresge Foundation is investing in the Kingsbridge National Ice Center.

Bronx After-School Aide Faces Sexual Abuse Charges

All Borough News - Wed, 08/13/2014 - 02:52
A Bronx after-school aide is facing charges for allegedly sexually abusing elementary-aged students at P.S. 300.

Defrauded Cab Drivers Set to Collect Restitution

All Borough News - Wed, 08/13/2014 - 02:45
Some cab drivers are about to cash in after the State Attorney General said a Queens cab company defrauded them.

NY1 Online: Austin's 'Capital Tonight' Host Breaks Down Immigration Crisis

All Borough News - Wed, 08/13/2014 - 02:30
The host of Time Warner Cable News' "Capital Tonight" in Austin, Paul Brown joined Inside City Hall to discuss closer look at the immigration crisis at the border with Texas.

NY1 Online: Wise Guys Talk Cuomo's Israel Trip, Middle East Policy

All Borough News - Wed, 08/13/2014 - 02:22
The NY1 Wise Guys, Former Congressman Anthony Weiner, former U.S. Senator Alfonse D'Amato and guest Wise Gal, former City Council President Carol Bellamy weighed in on Governor Andrew Cuomo's trip to Israel and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's criticism of President Obama's Middle East policy.

NY1 Online: Brooklyn Leaders Make Case for Barclays DNC

All Borough News - Wed, 08/13/2014 - 02:11
City Council Member Laurie Cumbo, Tucker Reed, President of the Downtown Brooklyn Partnership and Carlo Scissura, President and CEO of the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce joined Inside City Hall to help make the pitch for Mayor Bill de Blasio's push to hold the 2016 Democratic National Convention in Brooklyn.

Subway Performers Say Officers Cracking Down on Them Aren't Following NYPD's Rules

All Borough News - Tue, 08/12/2014 - 23:36
Subway performers say the police officers cracking down on them aren't following the NYPD's own rules.

State Senator Smith's Close Allies Back His Primary Opponent

All Borough News - Tue, 08/12/2014 - 23:26
Malcolm Smith is seeking another term in the state senate even though he faces a new federal corruption trial early next year, but some of the senators' closest allies backed his chief rival on Tuesday.

De Blasio Sells DNC Bid to Party Officials, New Yorkers

All Borough News - Tue, 08/12/2014 - 23:23
Mayor Bill de Blasio is personally lobbying Democratic Party officials to get them to hold the 2016 Democratic National Convention in Brooklyn, and at the same time, he also seems aware that he needs to convince skeptical New Yorkers that it is worth it for the city to host such a massive event.

Livery Cab Driver Shot and Killed in Bronx

All Borough News - Tue, 08/12/2014 - 23:20
A livery cab driver was shot and killed in the Bronx Tuesday for the second time in less than a week.

German Artists Claim Responsibility for Replacing Brooklyn Bridge Flags

All Borough News - Tue, 08/12/2014 - 22:30
The mystery over who put big white flags on the Brooklyn Bridge last month may be solved.

Sound Advice: Old 97's Talk Potency of Liquor, Bad Decisions

All Borough News - Tue, 08/12/2014 - 22:13
WFUV DJ Eric Holland attended the inaugural Americana-Fest NYC, and spoke with Old 97's, who played songs off their latest album, "Most Messed Up."

Recipe: Zucchini Bread

All Borough News - Tue, 08/12/2014 - 21:25
Today's recipe is for homemade zucchini bread.

Off-Duty NYPD Officer Among Two Killed in Thruway Crash

All Borough News - Tue, 08/12/2014 - 19:45
A wrong-way crash on the New York State Thruway Tuesday claimed the lives of two drivers, including an off-duty NYPD officer who was assigned to a Bronx precinct.

Democrats Go After Rep. Grimm in New TV Ad

All Borough News - Tue, 08/12/2014 - 19:25
Congressman Michael Grimm is under attack in a new television ad released Tuesday by the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee.

Comedian Robin Williams Got Laughs Early on in Big Apple

All Borough News - Tue, 08/12/2014 - 18:31
Broadway and the entertainment world are mourning the death of comedian and actor Robin Williams who was found dead of an apparent suicide Monday inside his California home.

Police Seek Pair Behind West Village Attack

All Borough News - Tue, 08/12/2014 - 18:01
The New York City Police Department is looking for two men wanted in connection with the assault of an elderly man in Manhattan on Monday.

Obama Administration: Airstrikes in Iraq Appear to Be Working

All Borough News - Tue, 08/12/2014 - 17:23
As the latest conflict in Iraq continues to unfold, the Obama administration says U.S. airstrikes against Islamic militants appear to be working, and the U.S. carried out another humanitarian aid mission Tuesday.

Operation Backpack Seeks Supplies for Kids in City Homeless Shelters

All Borough News - Tue, 08/12/2014 - 16:53
New backpacks and school supplies are on their way to kids living in city homeless shelters, and with more requests than ever, Operation Backpack is still looking for your help.

Bronx Family, Business Get Into the Reality Show Mix

All Borough News - Tue, 08/12/2014 - 16:26
A Hunts Point businessman and his family will soon be in the national spotlight for doing what they know best - pouring concrete and having fun.
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