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August 19th In NYC History

All Borough News - Tue, 08/19/2014 - 16:45

August 19th

Metal Detectors Coming to Yankee Stadium

All Borough News - Tue, 08/19/2014 - 16:21
Yankees fans can expect tighter security than usual at Tuesday's game against the Astros as metal detectors will now be in use throughout the park.

NY1 ItCH: Rolling the Dice Across the State

All Borough News - Tue, 08/19/2014 - 14:41
Bob Hardt's daily look "Inside City Hall."

Police Seek Driver in Bronx Hit-and-Run

All Borough News - Tue, 08/19/2014 - 14:14
Police have put out surveillance video of a car they say was involved in a hit-and-run in the Bronx yesterday that left a 50-year-old woman in critical condition.

In The Papers 8/19/14

All Borough News - Tue, 08/19/2014 - 13:56
NY1 takes a look at what's in today's New York City newspapers.

Pope Francis Hints at Possible NYC Visit in 2015

All Borough News - Tue, 08/19/2014 - 04:32
While on a flight back to Rome from South Korea today Pope Francis confirmed he would like to visit the United States sometime next September with a possible stop in the Big Apple.

Local Researchers Work Toward Cure for Ebola

All Borough News - Tue, 08/19/2014 - 04:10
As the war against the deadly Ebola virus outbreak still rages on in West Africa, researchers around the world are working to find a cure. One team at Albert Einstein College of Medicine is hoping to find a way to slow down the virus' rapid infection rate.

Sound Advice: Dr. John Captures Satchmo Spirit on Louis Armstrong Tribute

All Borough News - Tue, 08/19/2014 - 04:01
WFUV DJ Eric Holland sits down with Dr. John as he celebrates "the spirit of Satchmo" on his Louis Armstrong-inspired album.

NYPD: Missing Fashion Model Found in Hospital

All Borough News - Tue, 08/19/2014 - 03:44
Police say Ataui-Deng Hopkins, a model who went missing on August 6, has been found.

NY1 Online: The Call 8/18/14

All Borough News - Tue, 08/19/2014 - 03:41
John Schiumo hosts the August 18, 2014 episode of The Call.

FDNY: One Dead in Four-Alarm Fire at Hamilton Heights Apartment Building

All Borough News - Tue, 08/19/2014 - 03:33
Investigators are trying to figure out what caused a suspicious fire that left one person dead in Hamilton Heights. Firefighters say they found the victim badly burned in the apartment building's sixth floor stair landing.

Local Leaders Call for Rikers Reforms

All Borough News - Tue, 08/19/2014 - 03:17
Some local leaders are calling on the Department of Corrections to address growing concerns about inmate treatment on Rikers Island.

Cuomo Signs Law Supporting Military Families

All Borough News - Tue, 08/19/2014 - 03:00
Governor Andrew Cuomo signed a new law designed to make life easier for U.S. service members.

Bronx Week: Bronx Bangladeshi Community Grows as Other Boroughs Become Crowded

All Borough News - Tue, 08/19/2014 - 02:31
The Bronx is known for its large population of Hispanics, Italians, and even Irish-but Bangladeshi? The borough is fast becoming home to a growing number of people from the South Asian country.

Rolling the Dice: Big Name Casinos Duke it Out for Spots Around NY State

All Borough News - Tue, 08/19/2014 - 01:59
New York is embarking on a major expansion of casino gambling, starting with four Vegas-style resort casinos upstate, at least one of which could be as close as an hour's drive north of the city.

One On 1 Profile: Patti Smith Forges Ahead As A Musician, Author & Lover Of Life

All Borough News - Tue, 08/19/2014 - 01:14
Patti Smith has amassed an enormous fan base as a singer and writer, and the passion she felt about her work when she broke on the scene in the 1970s is still as strong, if not more so, today.

NY1 Online: Political Consultants Break Down Cuomo's Israel Tour

All Borough News - Tue, 08/19/2014 - 00:54
The four members of Inside City Hall's Consultants Corner, Republicans Tom Doherty and Bill O'Reilly and Democrats Alexis Grenell and Mike Morey, offered their take on Governor Andrew Cuomo's trip to Israel and if the two-day tour helped put the controversy over his anti-corruption commission to rest.

NY1 Online: Austin Reporter Discusses Case Against Texas Gov. Rick Perry

All Borough News - Tue, 08/19/2014 - 00:31
Political Reporter for Time Warner Cable News in Austin, Karina Kling joined Inside City Hall to discuss the latest developments in the abuse-of-power case against Texas Governor Rick Perry.

Two for One Broadway Tickets to Sell for Broadway Week

All Borough News - Mon, 08/18/2014 - 23:23
Two for one Broadway tickets are now being offered for up to 21 of the city's top shows from September 1 to September 14.

City Council Speaker Shares HPV Diagnosis on Twitter

All Borough News - Mon, 08/18/2014 - 23:13
Melissa Mark Viverito sent out a series of tweets on Sunday revealing that her gynecologist told her she has "high risk HPV," or human papillomavirus.
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