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Friends, Family Mourn Man Who Died Breaking Up Bar Fight

All Borough News - Wed, 06/11/2014 - 03:46
The family of a man who died breaking up a bar fight in Staten Island over the weekend is in mourning and calling for action on the same day a 23-year-old man turns himself in in connection with the incident.

NY1 Online: Fitness Expert Offers Workout Advice for Obama, de Blasio

All Borough News - Wed, 06/11/2014 - 03:10
Susie Wong, a leading fitness expert joined Inside City Hall to offer President Barack Obama and Mayor Bill de Blasio some pointers on improving their workout routines.

NY1 Online: Wise Guys Talk Cuomo's Role in Democratic Fight for Senate

All Borough News - Wed, 06/11/2014 - 03:00
The NY1 Wise Guys, former U.S. Senator Alfonse D'Amato, guest Wise Guy: former Congressman Anthony Weiner and guest Wise Gal: former Congresswoman and City Comptroller Elizabeth Holtzman discussed the fight for the State Senate and weighed in on whether Governor Andrew Cuomo will help his own party gain control.

Fisher Named Knicks Head Coach in Reported $25M Deal

All Borough News - Wed, 06/11/2014 - 01:56
Former NBA guard Derek Fisher was formally introduced Tuesday as the next head coach of the New York Knicks with a contract reported to be worth $25 million. | Watch the full press conference

House Ethics Committee OK's Michael Grimm Legal Defense Fund

All Borough News - Wed, 06/11/2014 - 01:26
The House Ethics Committee has signed off on embattled Congressman Michael Grimm's request to set up a fund that will raise money to pay his massive legal bills.

Workers Protest Wage Theft Outside Bronx Restaurant

All Borough News - Wed, 06/11/2014 - 01:19
Workers rights activists protested what they say are wage theft practices by businesses in the city Tuesday.

Bicyclist Struck, Killed By Car in Queens

All Borough News - Wed, 06/11/2014 - 00:24
A bicyclist is dead after getting hit by a car in the Flushing section of Queens at around 1 p.m. Tuesday.

Rangel, Espaillat, Walrond Set for NY1 Debate

All Borough News - Tue, 06/10/2014 - 23:45
The city's most hotly contested congressional primary will be in the spotlight again Wednesday, when NY1 hosts the first live televised debate between Rep. Charles Rangel and his top challengers: state Senator Adriano Espaillat and the Rev. Michael Walrond. | NY1.com will stream the debate live, with no login required, at 7 p.m. Wednesday.

57 NYCHA Community Centers in Danger of Closing

All Borough News - Tue, 06/10/2014 - 23:21
Once again, community centers at public housing are on the chopping block-a little-noticed issue this budget season, and some officials are hoping to change that.

State Appeals Court Rules in Favor of 'Taxi of Tomorrow'

All Borough News - Tue, 06/10/2014 - 22:24
A state appeals court ruled Tuesday in favor of the Taxi of Tomorrow, as judges said the Taxi and Limousine Commission is legally allowed to require all taxi owners to purchase specially designed Nissan minivans.

Manhattan Week: Harlem Transforming into Residential, Commercial Hot Spot

All Borough News - Tue, 06/10/2014 - 22:24
Our week-long look at how Manhattan is changing brings us to Harlem, where the well-established trend of new residents flooding the neighborhood is evident everywhere you look.

City's Oldest Subway Cars Move Outdoors for Preservation

All Borough News - Tue, 06/10/2014 - 21:49
Riders on the C and J lines may have noticed some changes in recent days to how they get around in a move to protect subway cars that have been in service since the 1960s.

Man Turns Himself In In Connection With Deadly Fight Outside SI Bar

All Borough News - Tue, 06/10/2014 - 21:38
A Staten Island man has turned himself in to police in connection with a deadly fight outside a West Brighton bar over the weekend.

E3 2014: Sony Shows Off New Video Game Titles, New Hardware

All Borough News - Tue, 06/10/2014 - 20:55
At the E3 video game convention in Los Angeles, it was Sony's turn to fire the latest shot in the next-gen console wars with Microsoft, and while Microsoft was all about the games, Sony surprised with a few hardware announcements.

E3 2014: Sony Shows Off New Video Game Titles, New Hardware

All Borough News - Tue, 06/10/2014 - 20:55
At the E3 video game convention in Los Angeles, it was Sony's turn to fire the latest shot in the next-gen console wars with Microsoft, and while Microsoft was all about the games, Sony surprised with a few hardware announcements.

Congress Reviews Proposal to Allow Truck Drivers to Drive 82 Hours a Week

All Borough News - Tue, 06/10/2014 - 20:32
Congress is reviewing trucker safety rules days after a tractor trailer accident that claimed one life, and left comedian Tracy Morgan in critical condition.

Occupy Wall Street Protest Settlement Priciest to Date

All Borough News - Tue, 06/10/2014 - 20:10
The city on Tuesday agreed to pay nearly $600,000 to settle a lawsuit stemming from the Occupy Wall Street protests.

Charter School Network Wants 14 More Sites by 2016

All Borough News - Tue, 06/10/2014 - 20:04
Success Academy, the city's largest charter school network, has applied with the state to open 14 more sites across the city over the next two years.

Recipe: Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp with Fresh Ginger

All Borough News - Tue, 06/10/2014 - 19:24
Today's recipe uses fresh strawberries and rhubarb to make a homemade strawberry rhubarb crisp, with the option of adding fresh peeled grated ginger to the filling, served with plain nonfat yogurt.

Sound Advice: Jack White, Broken Bells Among Performers at Governors Ball Music Festival

All Borough News - Tue, 06/10/2014 - 18:50
In his latest "Sound Advice" report, Eric Holland covered the three days and sixty performers at Governors Ball music festival this weekend on Randall's Island, which featured sets from artists such as Jack White and Broken Bells.
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