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Rolling the Dice: Casino Push Creates Fight in Small Towns Upstate
In the latest installment of the "Rolling the Dice" series, Nick Reisman of Time Warner Cable News in Albany looks at how the push has created a fight in some small towns just 150 miles north of New York City.
NY1 Exclusive: MTA Strengthens Tube Along G Line for Future Storms
The return of G train service between Brooklyn and Queens is just over two weeks away, and in an NY1 exclusive, transit reporter Jose Martinez takes an inside look at how the Greenpoint Tube, which was badly damaged by Hurricane Sandy, is being strengthened for future storms.
Head of Investigations at Rikers Steps Down Following Report About Violence
The head of investigations on Rikers Island has stepped down less than a month after a scathing report about violence at the jail complex.
Bus Terminal at George Washington Bridge Set to Close for Renovations
The Port Authority bus terminal at the George Washington Bridge is closing for a much-needed face lift.
John Lennon's Killer Denied Parole for Eighth Time
Mark David Chapman, the man who fatally shot John Lennon outside his Upper West Side home, was denied parole for the eighth time on Friday.
NY1 Exclusive: Rules Eased at Park Near Scene of Garner Arrest
The NYPD has told the Parks Department to stand down when it comes to aggressively patrolling the park that is located right in the middle of the uproar surrounding Eric Garner's death at the hands of police.
Summer is Far From Over at South Street Seaport
If you're looking for something to do this weekend, the South Street Seaport is playing host to all kinds of activities.
Upstate Farm is Home to Rare Birds and More
NY1's man about town, George Whipple, is a mainstay of the city's social scene but he also has another side - one dedicated to preserving the heritage of his beloved Putnam County, where his family has farmed for generations.
NY1 ItCH: Undoing Bloomberg's Bus Bust
Bob Hardt's daily look "Inside City Hall."
Police Seek Man Behind Bronx Armed Robbery
Police are asking for the public's help finding a man who robbed a Bronx store at gunpoint last Friday.
Number of Green Taxicabs Expected to Double
The city Taxi and Limousine Commission is now selling 6,000 new permits for the lime colored cabs which serve upper Manhattan and the other four boroughs.
Brooklyn Bridge Flags Have Been Returned, Police Say
The American flags taken from the Brooklyn Bridge last month are back on U.S. soil after allegedly being replaced by a pair of German artists.
August 22nd In NYC History
August 22nd
Staten Islanders March in Support of NYPD Ahead of Garner March
As preparations continue for Saturday's march in honor of Eric Garner, a rally was held on Staten Island in support of the NYPD.
Some Businesses Prepare to Close for Staten Island 'We Will Not Go Back' March
With Reverend Al Sharpton's "We Will Not Go Back" march against police brutality approaching, many north shore businesses are preparing to close as a precaution.
NY1 Online: The Call 8/21/14
Maria Milito hosts the August 21, 2014 episode of The Call.
Met Opera Reaches Final Labor Agreements
The Metropolitan Opera has reached labor agreements with all of its remaining unions.
Police Investigate Baby's Death After Mother Claims 911 Operator Wasted Time
An investigation is underway after a Bronx baby died while her mother waited almost a half hour for help to arrive.
City Council Introduces Gun Offender Registry Bill
City Council members introduced a bill that would create a public registry of people convicted of gun crimes.
Bronx Week: Bronx's Little Italy Welcomes New Cultures
As our Bronx Week series comes to an end, borough reporter Erin Clarke takes a look at the Bronx's Little Italy, which is becoming less Italian.


