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NYer of the Week: Lizette Hernandez Creates Little League for Kids With Autism

All Borough News - Sat, 06/14/2014 - 01:38
There are many baseball diamonds in the Bronx, besides the famous one at Yankee Stadium, but the latest New Yorker of Week created a special Little League for her son and other kids with autism.

Small Schools Athletic League Asks City to Keep Funding It

All Borough News - Sat, 06/14/2014 - 01:24
The Small Schools Athletic League is asking the city to keep funding it.

NY1 Online: Reporters Review NY1 Debate for Primary in 13th Congressional District

All Borough News - Sat, 06/14/2014 - 01:00
The four members of Reporters Roundtable - Kate Taylor from The New York Times, Juan Manuel Benitez, the host of Pura Politica on NY1 Noticias, Elinor Tatum, publisher of the Amsterdam News and Chris Smith from New York Magazine - joined Inside City Hall to review NY1's debate for the 13th congressional district.

NY1 Online: Sloan Public Service Award Winners Discuss Their Work

All Borough News - Sat, 06/14/2014 - 00:58
Two winners of this year's Sloan Public Service Award - April Leong, the founder and principal of Liberation Diploma Plus High School in Coney Island, and Arnaldo Bernabe, director of Public Safety and Security Services at Hostos Community College - joined Inside City Hall, along with Mary McCormick, the president of the Fund for the City of New York, to discuss their work serving the people of New York City.

Fordham Law Professor Plans to Challenge Cuomo in Democratic Primary

All Borough News - Sat, 06/14/2014 - 00:53
After failing to get the nomination of the Working families Party at their convention last month, Fordham law professor Zephyr Teachout says she plans to run for governor against Andrew Cuomo in the Democratic primary.

Rangel Campaigns in Bronx, Skips Debate

All Borough News - Sat, 06/14/2014 - 00:16
The mudslinging continued Friday in a tough Democratic primary battle, as Rep. Charles Rangel and state Senator Adriano Espaillat were sparring over a newer portion of the district in the Bronx.

Possible Mistrial in Store for State Sen. Malcolm Smith

All Borough News - Fri, 06/13/2014 - 23:37
The bribery and corruption trial of state senator Malcolm Smith has taken a turn for the bizarre, as the case is on hold in part to allow for the translation of 28 hours of conversations in Yiddish, and the judge could throw out the charges altogether.

Grimm Has Fewer Resources at His Disposal in Re-Election Fight

All Borough News - Fri, 06/13/2014 - 23:15
As Rep. Michael Grimm tries to win re-election while fighting a criminal indictment, he finds himself with fewer resources at his disposal.

MTA Graduates Latest Class of K-9 Officers

All Borough News - Fri, 06/13/2014 - 22:55
There was plenty of pomp and circumstance among the bustle of Grand Central Friday, as the Metropolitan Transportation Authority graduated its latest class of 19 K-9 officers after months of training.

Bay Ridge 'Gingerbread House' Up for Sale

All Borough News - Fri, 06/13/2014 - 22:37
It's been described as whimsical, even magical, and now, one of the most unique houses in the city is up for sale.

Stuy-Town, Peter Cooper Tenants Demand 'Affordable' Sale

All Borough News - Fri, 06/13/2014 - 20:30
Residents of Stuyvesant Town and Peter Cooper Village rallied Friday at City Hall, saying their apartments need to stay affordable when the complex is sold.

Police Seek Three Who Robbed Elderly Bronx Man at Gunpoint

All Borough News - Fri, 06/13/2014 - 19:52
Police are searching for three people who they say were caught on surveillance video robbing a 79-year-old man in the Bronx over the weekend.

Summer Opening Planned for New ER in West Village

All Borough News - Fri, 06/13/2014 - 19:26
A new 24-hour emergency care center is slated to open this summer across the street from the former St. Vincent's Hospital, which closed its doors back in 2010.

Giant "H" Will Soon Light Up Harlem Viaduct

All Borough News - Fri, 06/13/2014 - 18:58
A giant light sculpture will soon overlook Harlem and on a clear night it might be visible as far away as New Jersey.

Giant "H" Will Soon Light Up Harlem Viaduct

All Borough News - Fri, 06/13/2014 - 18:58
A giant light sculpture will soon overlook Harlem and on a clear night it might be visible as far away as New Jersey.

Bronx Marine Fights to House Fellow Veterans

All Borough News - Fri, 06/13/2014 - 18:05
A Bronx Marine is still on a mission even after returning home from Iraq, though this time his objective is to save his fellow veterans.

Rangers Fight to Extend Stanley Cup Run in LA Tonight

All Borough News - Fri, 06/13/2014 - 17:41
It's another do-or-die game for the Rangers tonight as they take on the Kings in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final in Los Angeles.

Parents Rally Against 'Infested' Classroom Trailers

All Borough News - Fri, 06/13/2014 - 17:29
Parents and community leaders gathered at P.S. 48 in Washington Heights Friday to demand the Department of Education do something about what they say are dirty classroom trailers at the school.

Photo Shows Man Wanted in West Village Sex Assault

All Borough News - Fri, 06/13/2014 - 17:26
Police have released a surveillance photo in hopes of catching a man they say sexually assaulted a woman in the West Village last Friday.

Familiar Titles Stand the Test of Time at E3 Convention

All Borough News - Fri, 06/13/2014 - 17:16
Out at the E3 video game convention, some games always seem to rise to the top of the eagerly awaited list including some old regulars.
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