‘Lifeline’ Grant Helps Blind Vendors Hurt by Gov’t Shutdown
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During the 35-day government shutdown, vendors at federal sites in New York were forced to shutter their shops.
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Jamaica Man Shot and Killed on Doorstep
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When police responding to a 911 call arrived at a home on 171st Street, they found Mohammed Rizwan, 57, with a gunshot wound to his chest.
Read MoreFlipped Garbage Truck Injures Four in Laurelton
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Officials said one person was hospitalized in serious condition and three others suffered minor injuries.
Read MoreMTA: Say Goodbye to the MetroCard Bonus, But Transit Fare Will Stay the Same
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Riders will also have to say goodbye to MetroCard bonuses, the break on fares that comes when they refill their cards with $5.50 or more.
Read MoreMTA to Cut Staff and Costs Amid ‘Significant Financial Stress’
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In addition to layoffs, the MTA said it would implement a hiring freeze, reduce contractor costs and get tougher on fare evaders.
Read MoreMMA Fighters Faces Sentencing for Bank Robbery
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DaSilva was found not guilty of first-degree robbery, a charge that hinged on whether he used a gun or other weapon and carried a possible 25-year sentence.
Read MoreWeed and Web Taxes Are Targeted in New Plan for MTA
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Mayor Bill de Blasio and Gov. Andrew Cuomo unveiled a 10-point plan on Tuesday intended to “transform and fund the MTA.”
Read MoreSubway Sex Abuse Suspect Charged with Rubbing Penis on Young Girl
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Dudley allegedly stood next to the victim, exposed his penis and rubbed it on her arm while traveling near the 61st Street-Woodside station.
Read MoreAcid Attacker Sentenced to 17 Years in Prison
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Jerry Mohammed, 35, pleaded guilty to first-degree assault in December.
Read MoreQueens Chamber Hosts ‘Eat and Greet’ With John Liu
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The event takes place at Ben’s Deli in Bayside and will enable local business leaders to meet with Liu, chair of the Senate's committee on NYC Education.
Read MoreRep. Meng Joins Congregation Ohr Natan to Mark Druzhba Anniversary
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During her speech, Meng denounced incidents of anti-Semitic graffiti found at nearby PS 139 in Rego Park and praised the NYPD’s response.
Read MoreFood Waste Wasters Squander City Savings
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The nonpartisan budget analysts found that just 1.7 percent of the city’s 1 million tons of organic waste is recycled in fiscal year 2017.
Read MoreCohen Threatened to Sue Schools That Released Trump’s Grades
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Trump attended Kew-Forest School in Forest Hills from kindergarten through seventh grade, but it is unclear whether Cohen threatened the prep school.
Read MoreWilliams Wins Advocate Race, But Ulrich Carries Queens
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‘The good news is, we won in Queens.’
Read MoreJumaane Williams Is NYC's New Public Advocate
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The feverish campaign featured 16 candidates.
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