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In The Papers 6/26/14
NY1 takes a look at what's in today's New York City newspapers.
City Council Approves "Responsible, Progressive" $75B City Budget
The New York City Council approved a new $75 billion city budget in the wee hours of Thursday morning, the first for Mayor Bill de Blasio and council speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito.
NY1 ItCH: A Dark Day for the State GOP
Bob Hardt's daily look "Inside City Hall."
IDC Effectively Ending Coalition With State Senate Republicans
Republicans may be losing their power in the state Senate, as the group of breakaway Democrats that forms a majority with Republicans is effectively ending the bipartisan coalition.
'H' Lights Up in Harlem for First Time
A large crowd gathered Wednesday to see the "H" lit up for the first time in Harlem Wednesday.
Prosecutors: Collector Walked Away With More Than $24K in Toll Money from Hugh L. Carey Tunnel
Prosecutors say Jonathan Germain walked away with more than $24,000 in toll money during a three-week run as a toll collector at the Hugh L. Carey Tunnel.
House Committee Postpones Investigation Into Threats Grimm Made Against NY1 Reporter
The House Ethics Committee is postponing an investigation into threats that Staten Island Rep. Michael Grimm made against NY1 reporter Michael Scotto.
Funeral Services for Cousins Who Drowned in Bronx River to Be Held Friday
Family and friends will gather Friday for the funeral services of the cousins who drowned in the Bronx River.
Knicks Send Tyson Chandler Back to Dallas in Six-Player Trade
The Knicks are sending center Tyson Chandler back to Dallas, along with Raymond Felton as part of a blockbuster deal that sees them get Jose Calderon, Shane Larkin, Wayne Ellington, Samuel Dalembert and both of Dallas' second-round picks in Thursday's NBA draft.
NY1 Exclusive: NYPD Investigating Complaints of Credit Card Fraud Following Muni Meter Use
The New York City Police Department continues to be worried about credit card-skimming devices being placed on ATMs and other machines across the five boroughs, and NY1 has learned that police are investigating complaints of residents who say their credit cards were compromised after using Muni Meters.
NY1 Online: Outgoing OEM Head Reflects on Career in Public Service
Just days before his retirement, Joe Bruno, the outgoing head of the city's Office of Emergency Management, joined Inside City Hall to discuss his storied career in public service.
NY1 Online: Reporters Break Down Rangel's Path to Victory
Charles Rangel has once again pulled off a tight primary victory over his top rival, Adriano Espaillat, and on Inside City Hall, Brigid Bergin from WNYC Radio and Michael Scotto, NY1's Washington bureau reporter, broke down Rangel's path to victory.
Espaillat Not Ready to Concede Congressional Primary to Rangel
State Senator Adriano Espaillat is still not ready to concede to Charles Rangel in their Congressional primary, despite mounting evidence that his path to victory may be non-existent.
Driver Decapitated After Slamming into Flatbed Truck
A man was killed after his car slammed into a flatbed truck in Brooklyn.
City Reaches Deal with Health Care Workers
City Hall has reached another deal with municipal unions.
Universal Orlando Tricks Out New Attractions
The new "Harry Potter" attraction isn't the only new feature at Universal Studios Orlando. There are plenty of other souped-up attractions at Universal as well.
NY1 Movie Review: 'They Came Together'
Amy Poehler and Paul Rudd star in a new movie called "They Came Together" that pokes fun at dozens of romantic comedies.
Consumer Electronics Week Offers Peak at Winter's Holiday Gadgets
Some of the hot upcoming innovations are getting set to hit shelves later this year, and they're all on display in the Big Apple at the annual Consumer Electronics Week.
Limited Free Wi-Fi Coming to Port Authority Airports
The Port Authority on Wednesday approved a 10-year deal with Boingo Wireless to provide limited free Internet service at JFK, LaGuardia, Newark and Stewart Airports.
SCOTUS Sides with TV Networks, Privacy Advocates in Latest Rulings
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that Aereo, an upstart Internet streaming service, violates federal copyright law and that police officers will need warrants to search the cellphones of people they arrest.