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PA Kids Abducted by Man Found Safe on Staten Island

All Borough News - Thu, 08/07/2014 - 13:24
Two children who were abducted from Pennsylvania early this morning have been found alive on Staten Island as sources tell NY1 the who is believed to have taken them was found dead with a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

NY1 ItCH: Who's Afraid of a Zephyr?

All Borough News - Thu, 08/07/2014 - 13:07
Bob Hardt's daily look "Inside City Hall."

Chief of Dept. Denies Targeting Cigarette Sales in Area of Garner's Arrest

All Borough News - Thu, 08/07/2014 - 12:59
The New York City Police Department's Chief of Department is responding to reports that he had a role in the chain of events that ended in Eric Garner's death.

College Can Make or Break Financial Responsibility

All Borough News - Thu, 08/07/2014 - 09:30
College is a crucial time in determining a student's financial future. It's up to parents to sit kids down before they fly the coop and have the talk-about money.

New 'Smart Watches' Run Google's Android Wear Software

All Borough News - Thu, 08/07/2014 - 09:30
The smart watch space is heating up, with Google smart watches now on sale, but some in the tech industry say they need to develop a more compelling reason to use them.

August 8th In NYC History

All Borough News - Thu, 08/07/2014 - 05:00

August 8th

DOE Wraps Up First Digital Summer Reading Program

All Borough News - Thu, 08/07/2014 - 04:46
Schools Chancellor Carmen Fariña was on hand as the Department of Education wrapped up its first digital summer reading program, called the "Summer Sail" program, on Wednesday.

New State Bill Creates Crime Called 'Immigration Assistance Fraud'

All Borough News - Thu, 08/07/2014 - 04:26
A bill aiming to protect immigrants from fraud has been signed into law by Governor Andrew Cuomo.

State Officials Release Portion of Questions on Standardized Tests

All Borough News - Thu, 08/07/2014 - 04:20
State education officials have released a portion of questions that were on standardized tests administered this year.

Queens Man Arrested for Allegedly Attempting to Shoot Police Officer

All Borough News - Thu, 08/07/2014 - 04:01
A Queens man has been arrested for allegedly attempting to shoot a police officer.

Relatives of People Killed by Police Call for Inspector General Investigation

All Borough News - Thu, 08/07/2014 - 03:52
Relatives of those killed by police officers are calling on the NYPD's inspector general to investigate excessive force by police resulting in death.

Six Removed Queens Library Board Members Being Barred from Making Appeal

All Borough News - Thu, 08/07/2014 - 03:49
Six Queens Library board members who were removed from their posts last month are being barred from making an appeal.

Hochul, Teachout Attend Brooklyn Democratic Club Forum on Governor's Race

All Borough News - Thu, 08/07/2014 - 03:25
A Brooklyn Democratic club hosted a forum on the race for governor Wednesday, and while Andrew Cuomo was not in attendance, his candidate for lieutenant governor, Kathy Hochul, was, along with one of his political opponents.

Mount Sinai Patient Does Not Have Ebola, Officials Say

All Borough News - Thu, 08/07/2014 - 03:18
The patient who has been in isolation at Mount Sinai Hospital since Monday does not have Ebola.

Sharpton: Police Unions' Message Concerning, March Support Growing

All Borough News - Thu, 08/07/2014 - 03:07
The Rev. Al Sharpton on Wednesday fired back at the city's police unions in response to Eric Garner's death and said he is still planning a march from Brooklyn into Staten Island on August 23.

Cuomo Signs Law Requiring Coaches to Report Child Abuse

All Borough News - Thu, 08/07/2014 - 02:40
Governor Andrew Cuomo has signed a new law requiring school sports coaches to report child abuse.

NY1 Online: PBA President Weighs In on Garner Case, Sharpton

All Borough News - Thu, 08/07/2014 - 01:51
PBA President Patrick Lynch joined Inside City Hall to discuss the Eric Garner case and his back-and-forth with Al Sharpton.

NY1 Online: Campbell Brown, Parent Discuss Call to Change NY Teacher Tenure Rules

All Borough News - Thu, 08/07/2014 - 01:51
Campbell Brown, founder of the Partnership for Educational Justice, and Keoni Wright, a parent from East New York who is a plaintiff in a lawsuit against the state, joined Inside City Hall to discuss their call to change New York's teacher tenure rules.

Residents Speak Out Against Brooklyn Bridge Park Development Plans

All Borough News - Thu, 08/07/2014 - 00:24
Some Brooklyn residents say its time for a change of plans when it comes to development in Brooklyn Bridge Park, and they spoke out at a community meeting held at Borough Hall Wednesday.

Reviews of City's New 911 System Say Bloomberg Administration Was Asleep at Switch

All Borough News - Wed, 08/06/2014 - 23:13
As promised, the de Blasio administration on Wednesday released a review of the city's new 911 call-taking system, and two other government watchdogs are sounding an alarm over how the project was managed.
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