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DOI Report: Former Brooklyn DA Charles Hynes Used Drug Money for Campaign
A Department of Investigation inquiry has determined former Brooklyn district attorney Charles Hynes used money seized from drug dealers and other criminal defendants to pay a political consultant for work on his re-election campaign, according to a report by the New York Times.
June 3rd In NYC History
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Police Arrest Mother of Bronx Child Who They Say Was Abandoned
Police have arrested the mother of a child who they say was abandoned in the Bronx.
De Blasio Task Force to Strategize on Mental Health in Prisons
Mayor Bill de Blasio is launching a task force to figure out how to best deal with mentally ill inmates. | Correction Commissioner Testifies on Mental Health Support
Joel Osteen to Host 'Night of Hope' at Yankee Stadium
Yankee Stadium will host a Christian night of prayer on Saturday.
Mayor de Blasio Moves into Gracie Mansion
Six months after being sworn in, Mayor Bill de Blasio has begun his move to Gracie Mansion.
Correction Commissioner Testifies on Mental Health Support Following Inmate Death
The Correction Commissioner tells the City Council department officials are already making changes when dealing with the mentally ill.
One Dead, One Injured in Second Story Fire
A fire in Brooklyn left a woman dead and a man in critical condition Monday.
NY1 Online: Political Consultants Assess Whether Cuomo will Make Good on Working Families Wish List
The four members of Inside City Hall's Monday Consultant's Corner-Jake Menges, Alexis Grenell, Marcus Reese and Basil Smeekle-debated whether or not Governor Andrew Cuomo will deliver on the Working Families Party's wish list.
NY1 Online: Taxi & Limousine Commission Chair Talks Traffic Deaths, Green Cabs
Meera Joshi, Chair of the Taxi & Limousine Commission, discussed the TLC's efforts to cut down on traffic deaths, as well as the continued roll-out of the city's five-borough green taxis.
Federal Sandy Funds Go to Resiliency Project in Lower East Side
Protection against future floods on the Lower East Side rests in a multi-million dollar project in a park along the East River. The move began Monday, with officials announcing who won a months-long competition to make the region safer for storms like Hurricane Sandy. | Federal Funds Slated for Flood Barriers
Off-Duty Police Officer Killed in Queens Motorcycle Crash
A police officer was killed Monday after authorities say his motorcycle collided with another vehicle in the Jamaica section of Queens.
SUNY: Talks Moving Forward With Third LICH Bidder
SUNY says talks are moving forward with the third bidder for Brooklyn's Long Island College Hospital.
Recipe: Grilled Barbecued Scallops and Shrimp with Grilled Vegetables
Today's recipe is for grilled large sea scallops and shrimp, along with Vidalia onion, Bell peppers and seasonal asparagus, with a light barbecue glaze.
Sound Advice: Ice-T Visits NY1 to Discuss 'Breathing New Life' Into Body Count
In his latest "Sound Advice" report, WFUV DJ Eric Holland sits down with Ice-T, who stopped by NY1 to talk about "breathing new life" into his band Body Count.
Greenway Work Begins on Former Fresh Kills Landfill
Years after the city closed the Fresh Kills Landfill, it's starting to look like the park it will eventually become.
Obama Administration Outlines Steps to Reduce Carbon Pollution
President Barack Obama is taking his strongest action yet against climate change, as the Environmental Protection Agency is proposing new regulations that would cut carbon emissions from power plants by 30 percent.
White House Defends Trading Guantanamo Detainees for POW
White House officials have said the deal brokered to get a U.S. prisoner of war back home to his family was the right thing to do.
Police Offer $12,000 for Information on Stabbing Victims' Attacker
Police are offering a $12,000 reward for information that leads to the arrest of a suspect involved in the stabbing of two young children in Brooklyn. | Two Children Stabbed, One Killed Sunday | Share your thoughts.
Apple Announces Latest iOS, OS Overhauls at Developers Conference
Apple is all set to unveil what it's calling the biggest iOS release ever: iOS 8, the next operating system for iPhones and iPads.