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A rally was held to oppose the proposed construction of a lithium-ion battery storage facility in Middle Village. It would be built directly across from a public school, adjacent to a daycare center, an animal hospital, and a children’s fun house. NBC New York’s Rana Novini reports.

A new law in New Jersey is targeting deepfakes, a term referring to pictures and video altered with A.I. that are often intended to exploit or embarrass those in them. Gov. Phil Murphy signed the legislation in front of a Westfield High School student who was the target of fake pornography, with images that were generated by her classmates. NBC New...

The MTA unveiled a new subway map on Wednesday, the first time it has done that in more than 45 years. The map has a new design and new features — and after a lot of customer feedback, some fixes, too. NBC New York’s Andrew Siff reports.

A dog plucked out of the chilly East River is getting a lot of attention. On Wednesday, the pup was reunited with the officers who found her, as people are lining up to adopt her. NBC New York’s Marc Santia reports.

The mayor’s rivals all piled onto the news of his charges being dismissed. Some insist he’s getting away with corruption, though Adams has always insisted he is innocent. But while Wednesday was the moment Adams was waiting for, his political future remains uncertain. NBC New York’s Melissa Russo reports.

The judge dismissed the case with prejudice, meaning the criminal charges against Mayor Adams can never be refiled. The judge did not take a position if Adams was innocent or guilty, or if the evidence was strong or weak. While the mayor voiced satisfaction, the judge was critical of the Justice Department and its reasons for dropping the corruptio...

Omar Miller joins Sara Gore to dish on the new horror film “Sinners” & more.

Oscar nominee Gabourey Sidibe joins Sara Gore to dish on her new Lifetime movie “Give Me Back My Daughter.”

Michelle Park takes us inside A.MANO Brooklyn, where style meets craftsmanship in a chic collection of home furnishings and accessories.

Lauren Scala samples Krave It Pizza & Sandwich Joint for their unique pizza, sandwiches, and rainbow cookie ice cream leaving you craving more.

Starting Tuesday, fines will be issued to people and business owners who don’t dispose of their garbage properly, and that means complying with the city’s new composting rule. Food scraps and other organic material like yard waste must now be separated from trash. NBC New York’s Rana Novini reports.

There are new details regarding what may have caused the death of Miller Gardner, the 14-year old son of former New York Yankee outfielder Brett Gardner who died in March while on vacation with his family in Costa Rica. NBC News’ Emilie Ikeda reports.

New departure and travel times went into effect for the Metro-North’s three routes, aimed at getting commuters in and out of NYC faster. The MTA said those who rely on the longest commuter train rides now have shorter trips on the “super-express” trips. NBC New York’s Andrew Siff reports.

It’s an honor the Queens Public Library might not have seen coming: Forbes has ranked it as one of the best places to work in the country. It is one of only two libraries on the list, the other being the Library of Congress. NBC New York’s Erica Byfield reports.