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New sextortion scam threatens to expose sex acts supposedly caught on camera: Police
There is a new twist on a sextortion email scam, as police in Connecticut are warning about cyberthieves adding more personal information to lure victims: The scammers are looking to steal their targets’ money by threatening to expose sex acts they say were caught on camera.
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Councilwoman accused of biting NYPD cop says she was protecting 81-year-old
New York City Councilwoman Susan Zhuang was met with a crowd of supporters cheering her on after she was released from jail late Wednesday following her arrest during a Brooklyn protest in which she allegedly bit the deputy chief of the NYPD. Zhuang, a Democrat representing the 43rd district, was protesting the construction of a new homeless shelter at the…
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‘Worst NYC landlord' arrested, will spend up to 60 days at Rikers
A New York City landlord named the worst in the city by the Public Advocate’s office could now be heading to jail, after allegedly failing to perform hundreds of court-ordered repairs on some Manhattan properties he owns.
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Need Quick Cash? NY Has $17.5 Billion in ‘Lost Money' on Hand. Some May Be Yours
Need quick cash? Who doesn’t, right? Well, you might be owed some and not even know it. The New York state comptroller’s office is currently holding $17.5 billion in everyday people’s “lost money” — and it returns $1.5 million to those who file claims daily. Is any yours? Search here. It’s pretty simple. All you need to do is...
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Labor Day Trash Pickup: New Yorkers Can Leave Out Garbage Monday
Breaking from years of tradition, New York City will offer trash pickup on the Labor Day holiday as part of a new pilot program. The Department of Sanitation announced last week its plan to provide the holiday service thanks to hundreds of workers who volunteered to clear the sidewalks of the five boroughs. An estimated 1,600 workers are expected to…
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NY Restaurant Blown to Pieces in Deadly Tractor-Trailer Crash: Officials
One person has died in a devastating tractor-trailer crash in Poughkeepsie that resulted in the collapse of a beloved restaurant, officials said. The impact of the crash left Junior’s Lounge off Salt Point Turnpike in pieces — two sides of the building came down as the force of the crash collapsed entire sections of the two-story business. Police said one…
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Gun Found at NYC School Playground Days After Texas Shooting
In Brooklyn, a ghost gun was found in a duffel outside a school after a student reported her boyfriend had placed it there; meanwhile, three students in Yonkers were seen with a BB gun at an elementary school
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2021 NYC Marathon: Security, COVID Protocols & Everything Else You Need to Know
Here’s everything you need to know about the 2021 TCS NYC Marathon all in one place.
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Supply Chain Woes Drive Up Tri-State Grocery Prices, Here's What You Need to Know
As problems with the supply chain continue, shoppers will likely continue to see higher bills at grocery store checkouts for the near future. So how high will the prices go — and is there any way to save some money?
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MTA Explores Fare Capping Program That Would Turn Single Rides Into Unlimited Passes
The new plan would involve turning single subway rides into unlimited passes. Sounds like an amazing bargain for riders, right? Here’s how the program, called fare capping, would work.
