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In The Papers 8/21/14

All Borough News - Thu, 08/21/2014 - 13:33
NY1 takes a look at what's in today's New York City newspapers.

NY1 ItCH: Is Andrew Cuomo Able to Debate?

All Borough News - Thu, 08/21/2014 - 12:46
Andrew Cuomo fired a cannon at a mosquito - and missed.

Massachusetts Volunteers Help Fix Breezy Point Resident's Sandy-Ravaged Home

All Borough News - Thu, 08/21/2014 - 04:49
One Breezy Point resident is starting to see his Hurricane Sandy-ravaged home get fixed, thanks to a group of volunteers from Massachusetts.

Police Release Sketch of Suspect in Two Central Park Robberies

All Borough News - Thu, 08/21/2014 - 04:45
Police have released a sketch of a suspect wanted for at least two robberies in Central Park.

Health Officials Warn Brooklyn Residents About Possible Rabies Scare

All Borough News - Thu, 08/21/2014 - 04:40
A raccoon found on 16th Avenue in Bensonhurst tested positive for rabies, and there are concerns it may have infected stray cats and kittens in the area before it died.

Pro-Palestinian Demonstrators March Across Brooklyn Bridge

All Borough News - Thu, 08/21/2014 - 04:33
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators marched across the Brooklyn Bridge Wednesday.

Dolan Says He'd Love to Have Pope Francis Visit NYC

All Borough News - Thu, 08/21/2014 - 04:28
Cardinal Timothy Dolan says he'd love to have Pope Francis visit New York City.

Queens Man Faces Murder Charges After Allegedly Shooting Father

All Borough News - Thu, 08/21/2014 - 04:20
A Queens man is facing murder charges after police say he shot his father in the chest.

Protesters Call for More Affordable Housing at March in Harlem

All Borough News - Thu, 08/21/2014 - 04:15
Several hundred people marched in Harlem Wednesday night, calling for half of all new apartments built in the city to be affordable.

Bronx Week: Borough Has City's Largest Hispanic Population

All Borough News - Thu, 08/21/2014 - 03:54
In the fourth part of NY1's Bronx Week series, borough reporter Erin Clarke takes a closer look at the groups that make up the Bronx's Hispanic population.

Injured Worker Rescued at Second Avenue Subway Site

All Borough News - Thu, 08/21/2014 - 03:20
An injured construction worker was rescued Wednesday from the Second Avenue Subway site.

NY1 Online: Candidates for Queens State Senate Seat Debate on NY1

All Borough News - Thu, 08/21/2014 - 02:18
The three Democratic candidates for the 14th state Senate district - state Senator Malcolm Smith and his two primary opponents, attorney Munir Avery and former City Councilman Leroy Comrie - joined Inside City Hall for a debate.

Family of Ramarley Graham Rallies for Federal Investigation

All Borough News - Thu, 08/21/2014 - 02:01
The family of a teenager shot to death by an NYPD officer in 2012 is calling for a full federal investigation.

Federal Charges Brought Against 20 Charged With Trafficking Drugs in Bronx

All Borough News - Thu, 08/21/2014 - 01:54
Federal charges were brought Wednesday against 20 people accused of trafficking drugs in the Bronx.

Teachout Clears Second Hurdle to Appear on Primary Ballot

All Borough News - Thu, 08/21/2014 - 01:30
A Fordham Law School professor on Wednesday won the second round of her court battle with Governor Andrew Cuomo, who was trying to have her thrown off the primary ballot, saying she fails to meet the residency requirement to run.

Rolling the Dice: Critics Raise Doubts About New Casinos' Promised Economic Benefits

All Borough News - Thu, 08/21/2014 - 01:10
The Las Vegas-style resort casinos coming to New York are supposed to reverse the fortunes of a struggling upstate economy, but there are doubts about the promised economic benefits, and whether upstate casinos can even survive in an increasingly crowded market.

Mayor: Interfaith Roundtable on Police-Community Relations 'Extraordinary'

All Borough News - Thu, 08/21/2014 - 00:29
Cardinal Timothy Dolan on Wednesday hosted an interfaith roundtable to discuss police-community relations in the aftermath of Eric Garner's death that Mayor Bill de Blasio described as "extraordinary." | Share your thoughts.

Canada's Cape Breton Island Provides a Look at Celtic Music, Culture

All Borough News - Thu, 08/21/2014 - 00:13
Cape Breton Island in Canada allows visitors to experience the spirit and sounds of Scotland without actually going there.

Sprint Announces Aggressive Moves to Try and Leave Mark in Wireless World

All Borough News - Wed, 08/20/2014 - 23:41
Struggling at the bottom of the wireless world, Sprint has unveiled three aggressive new offerings, including a phone that may be the closest thing yet to all screen.

Mother of Son Fatally Shot by Police in 2012 Calls for Federal Charges

All Borough News - Wed, 08/20/2014 - 23:35
As the Garner family pushes for federal charges against the officer involved in his death, relatives of a man shot by police two-and-a-half years ago are still doing the same. Ramarley Graham's mother is set to deliver more than 33,000 petitions calling for the charges.
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