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How often do buildings collapse in NYC? Here are some of the most recent ones.
The collapse of a parking garage in Lower Manhattan on Tuesday is one of a string of similar incidents to occur within New York in the last few years.
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Giulia Heyward
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David Cruz
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Fact-checking claims made in GOP-led House panel hearing on crime in Manhattan
Monday’s hearing featured clashing assertions about the state of crime in New York City.
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David Cruz
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Samantha Max
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A House panel is holding an NYC hearing on Alvin Bragg. Will it accomplish anything?
The Republican-led House Judiciary Committee is holding a “field hearing” in Manhattan as District Attorney Alvin Bragg faces attacks from Trump-allied Republicans.
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Brigid Bergin
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David Cruz
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Why NYC won't let you buy a guinea pig anymore
The cuddly creatures were all the rage early in the pandemic. Then things got out of hand.
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David Cruz
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Deli worker briefly charged with murder to testify at House hearing investigating Manhattan DA
Jose Alba is one of three witnesses confirmed to testify at a House Judiciary Committee hearing investigating Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, according to the committee’s website.
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David Cruz
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Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg to be investigated by House Republicans
The hearing announcement comes days after former President Donald Trump was indicted on fraud charges in connection to alleged hush money payments.
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David Cruz
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Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene briefly leads NYC Trump rally as most NY GOP colleagues opt out
A spokesperson for the city Parks Department confirmed the event is technically unsanctioned: no permits were requested.
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Brigid Bergin
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Elizabeth Kim
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Jon Campbell
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David Cruz
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More transit discounts, more housing, more pools: NYC Council speaker unveils vision in State of the City
Any proposal Adams presented will likely be part of budget negotiations in the lead-up to a final plan due in June.
By
Michelle Bocanegra
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David Cruz
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NYC budget official blames job vacancies on lack of remote work, private sector competition
Jacques Jiha made the remarks on the preliminary budget hearing's first day.
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David Cruz
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'Tax the Rich' dress at center of ethics probe into Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Ocasio-Cortez wore the dress at the Met Gala in September 2021.
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Verónica Del Valle
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David Cruz
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House Speaker says ethics committee expected to look into complaints against Rep. George Santos
Reps. Ritchie Torres and Dan Goldman are among those who've filed a complaint against the embattled congressman.
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David Cruz
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Developer revives One45 project in Harlem after killing it over opposition
Local Councilmember Kristin Richardson Jordan said the first project was not affordable enough.
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David Cruz
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