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Amtrak reports 'minimal delays' Monday afternoon, but NJ Transit still warns of cancellations

Amtrak said it was still investigating the "overhead wire damage" that caused Monday's disruptions.

By

Brittany Kriegstein

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Louis C. Hochman


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Mayor De Blasio Demos Walk-Up Vaccines Without Appointments To Close Equity Gaps

This pilot program is reserved for New Yorkers older than 75, but anyone escorting these senior citizens can get shots, too–so long as they’re eligible for a dose.

By

Sydney Pereira


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Philadelphia Cop Allegedly Orchestrated Armed Dognapping From Brooklyn Home

Small dog, big drama.

By

Claire Lampen


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It Looked Like A Normal Staircase. Then BOOM: Crutch Knife!

Gotta watch out for the ol' crutch knife trick.

By

Claire Lampen


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Lawyer Expects NJ Couple Will Be Indicted For Taking Donations From Homeless Vet

The NJ couple's lawyers say they will no longer represent the couple, who they expect will be indicted on criminal charges this week.

By

Ben Yakas


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Couple Ordered To Give $400K To Homeless Vet Now Say All The Money Is Gone

What happened to all the money?

By

Ben Yakas


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Judge Orders Couple Who Raised Over $400K For Homeless Man To Hand Over The Money

The homeless man claims he never saw most of the money the couple raised for him, and that they kept it for themselves to 'enjoy a lifestyle they could not afford.'

By

Ben Yakas


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There Are More NYers Living In Poverty Than There Are People In Philadelphia

A new study found nearly 1.7 million New Yorkers live in high or extreme poverty areas.

By

Rebecca Fishbein


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Involuntary Manslaughter Charges For Engineer In Fatal 2015 Amtrak Derailment Outside Philadelphia

The train was going 106 mph—well over the 50 mph speed limit.

By

Jen Chung


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Over 75 Headstones Vandalized At Jewish Cemetery In Philadelphia

"My heart breaks for the families who found their loved ones' headstones toppled," Philadelphia's mayor said. "Hate is not permissible in Philadelphia."

By

John Del Signore


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