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Extra Extra: Don't buy weight loss drugs from TikTok
Because it's best to get your medication from a doctor, here are your afternoon links: a push for dog poop bags, a chance to live in a decked out Skittles apartment, why Cher dates young men, and more from around the city and internet. [ more › ]
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Early Addition: The NYPD's protest response truck smashed a bus stop before parking at Hamilton Hall
Because they thought that was necessary, here are your early links: Rudy Giuliani is a big spender, Times Square got a big hot dog sculpture, hotel slippers are canceled and more. [ more › ]
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Black migrants in New York experiencing scarcity and inequity, new study says
Migrants gather outside of the Roosevelt Hotel in Manhattan awaiting processing on Aug. 2, 2023. The newcomers are experiencing disparities with shelter, food and warm clothing, according to a study. [ more › ]
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FDNY: Battery explodes during Queens e-bike retailer arrest
FDNY Fire Marshals and the FDNY Bureau of Fire Prevention inspected Wilson’s E-Bike store Fire marshals have now made two battery-related arrests. [ more › ]
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NYC and bus companies vie in court Thursday. More than $700M in migrant costs is on the line.
Migrants arrive in New York City, courtesy of a chartered bus dispatched by Gov. Greg Abbott, Republican of Texas. New York City aims to make bus companies help pay for the care of the newcomers they transported to the city. [ more › ]
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NYPD officer arrested for strangulation, menacing, police say
NYPD officers stand outside the Richmond County Clerk on Staten Island on March 8, 2024. Estarlin Rodriguez, 30, was arrested Tuesday. [ more › ]
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Manhattan officials call on DOT to close Sixth Avenue bike lane gap
A bike messenger with a trailer in traffic rides along Sixth Avenue near Bryant Park. “You know that you're going to need to take Sixth Avenue, you know you're going to be in danger.” [ more › ]
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How Savant Studios built a beloved New York City ‘it’ brand
Michael Graham, owner of Savant Studios and host of Sunday Vibes. In just a few years, Michael Graham became one of the city’s buzziest designers. [ more › ]
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NYPD says police arrested nearly 300 people at Columbia and City College protests
From left, Mayor Adams, NYPD Commissioner Edward Caban and NYPD Chief of Patrol John Chell at Wednesday's press conference. Mayor Eric Adams on Wednesday continued to blame "outside agitators" for fueling the protests against the Israel-Hamas war. [ more › ]
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A year later, a passenger on the F train where Jordan Neely died is still reeling
Johnny Grima in the Broadway-Lafayette subway station, where a year ago he witnessed Jordan Neely’s body lying on the floor of an uptown F train. Johnny Grima, an advocate for homeless people, says the city still isn't doing enough to support them. [ more › ]
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NYPD: 12-year-old Bronx boy missing since Monday
Jaden Saldivar, 12, left his home Monday night Jaden Saldivar left his building on Grand Concourse and East 171st Street around 9:30 p.m. Monday. [ more › ]
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Early Addition: Meet Brooklyn's biggest cigarette fan
Because one Brooklyn woman would rather grow her own than let her tax dollars fund anti-smoking ads, here are your early links: Central Park model-boat sailing, Trump keeps falling asleep in court, baseball bee guy and more. [ more › ]