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James Beard Awards semifinalists announced: See the NYC restaurants and chefs honored
Nominees are reviewed for the food as well as for a behavioral “code of ethics,” including how employees are treated. Here are the semifinalists from New York, all of which are located in the city.
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Homeland Security chief Kristi Noem swoops into NYC for ICE arrests
Federal law enforcement officials from multiple agencies and their local partners swept into New York City early Tuesday to conduct U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids in line with policy changes enacted by President Donald Trump. Gaby Acevedo reports on new video of an ICE arrest in NYC.
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Homeland Security chief Kristi Noem swoops into NYC for ICE raids
Federal law enforcement officials from multiple agencies and their local partners swept into New York City early Tuesday to conduct U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids in line with policy changes enacted by President Donald Trump. During his first week in office, Trump signed 10 executive orders on immigration and issued a slew of edicts to carry out promises…
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NYC opens applications for e-bike trade-in program for food delivery workers
The New York City Department of Transportation is officially accepting applications for its E-Bike Trade-In Program which looks to take uncertified e-bikes and mopeds, as well as their batteries, off the streets and borough homes. This first-of-its-kind program will allow eligible food delivery workers who trade in an uncertified electric bike, an uncertified electric moped, or a gas-powered moped that cannot...
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Queens man pleads guilty to rape, attempted murder for 2023 rooftop attack
A Queens man pleaded guilty to rape and attempted murder for a brutal daytime attack on a rooftop in 2023, the local district attorney said. Jerson Vasquez, 25, of Jamaica, Queens, pleaded guilty Friday to attempted murder in the second degree, rape in the first degree and patronizing a person for prostitution in the third degree, Queens District Attorney Melinda…
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NYC's Empire State Building ‘sorry' to have to light up in Philly Eagles' green
The iconic Empire State Building glowed in Philadelphia Eagles’ green after the Birds beat the Washington Commanders in the NFC Championship Game. And, the folks over at the legendary skyscraper were not too happy about it.
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New Yorkers fear of ICE agents showing up at schools
Many in the New York City school system are on edge, some fearing federal ICE agents could potentially raid classrooms to arrest undocumented immigrants. NBC New York’s Ida Siegal reports.
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Shoppers support Costco for doubling down on DEI efforts
Weekend shoppers expressed their support of Costco as other companies ditch their diversity, equity and inclusion policies. NBC New York’s Brittany Miller reports.
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Congestion pricing impacts: Fewer cars in Manhattan and fewer crashes, MTA finds
The MTA released new numbers on Friday showing that despite some perceptions, the controversial tolling program has made a big impact on the number of vehicles in Manhattan.
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MTA touts early success of congestion pricing
The nation’s first congestion pricing toll is closing out its third week here in Manhattan — but has it been successful? NBC New York’s Andrew Siff reports.
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Families furious over sudden closures of day care centers in NYC
Parents are scrambling for options after learning the city is closing several day care centers, with notices going out less than 24 hours before applications open for next school year. NBC New York’s Erica Byfield reports.
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Cold snap chills NYC's rats, and heats up the city's fight against them
This week’s frigid weather has many NYC residents shivering, scurrying into cozy spots and feeling sapped. Including the rats. Such cold has, yes, a chilling effect on the Big Apple’s notorious rodents. But it boosts efforts to get rid of them, says the city’s “rat czar”
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Police search for NYC murder suspects who are thought to live in Philly
Three suspects wanted for robbery and murder in Queens, New York, are believed to live in Philadelphia, police said.
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NYC Public Advocate releases ‘worst landlords watchlist'
Williams said the list was a way of providing transparency for tenants in terms of who owns the LLC’s that oversee the buildings they live in.
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Searching for answers 15 years after boy disappears
News 4 New York’s Marc Santia reports on the continuing search for Patrick Alford after 15 years.
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Trial underway for 3 men charged in gay bar drugging deaths in NYC
Erica Byfield with the latest for NBC New York.
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“Worst landlords watchlist” in New York City
Charles Watson with the details from Washington Heights, Manhattan for News 4.
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Protesters disrupt Israeli history class at Columbia University
On the first day of classes at Columbia University, four masked protestors walked into an Israeli history class to protest the content of the class. The university says it is investigating the incident and condemned the disruption. NBC New York’s Ida Siegal reports.
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NYC's domestic violence hotline gets new name and chat feature
New York City is expanding its domestic violence hotline to include new features aimed at providing more help and information to victims. The Mayor’s Office to End Domestic and Gender-Based Violence said the hotline, which is now called 24-hour Hope Hotline, will soon include a new chat feature that will allow language translation. This feature will become available starting February...
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Broadway Week 2025 kicks off today! See the full list of 2-for-1 shows
Calling all theater lovers! What better way to celebrate the new year than by taking advantage of NYC Broadway Week? It’s the biggest annual ticket event for Broadway, and it runs Tuesday through Feb. 9. The event is a collaboration between The Broadway League and New York City Tourism + Conventions. Discounted tickets are already on sale. If you are interested, use...