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Columbia Researchers Close to Possible Breakthrough in Diabetes Treatment

All Borough News - Wed, 08/13/2014 - 04:01
Researchers may have found a way to retrain cells in diabetics to create needed insulin-what could be a breakthrough in diabetes therapy.

Garner Rally Organizers Gather to Discuss Details

All Borough News - Wed, 08/13/2014 - 03:50
A meeting is held on Staten Island to discuss plans for what's expected to be a massive march for justice for Eric Garner.

State Leaders Express Support of Israel Ahead of Trip to Region

All Borough News - Wed, 08/13/2014 - 03:44
State officials spoke out in support of Israel just before boarding a plane bound for the crisis-stricken region.

NY1 Online: The Call 8/12/14

All Borough News - Wed, 08/13/2014 - 03:33
John Schiumo hosts the August 12, 2014 episode of The Call.

Family, Friends Gather to Celebrate Birthday of Teen Killed by Stray Bullet

All Borough News - Wed, 08/13/2014 - 03:25
More than a year after she was killed, family and friends of a Queens teen gather to celebrate what would have been her 16th birthday.

Times Square Characters Work to Begin Unionizing

All Borough News - Wed, 08/13/2014 - 03:16
The costumed characters in Times Square are looking to assemble in an effort to improve their working conditions.

Kingsbridge National Ice Center Gets Boost from Major Investor

All Borough News - Wed, 08/13/2014 - 03:11
Former Ranger great and Kingsbridge CEO Mark Messier announced that The Kresge Foundation is investing in the Kingsbridge National Ice Center.

Bronx After-School Aide Faces Sexual Abuse Charges

All Borough News - Wed, 08/13/2014 - 02:52
A Bronx after-school aide is facing charges for allegedly sexually abusing elementary-aged students at P.S. 300.

Defrauded Cab Drivers Set to Collect Restitution

All Borough News - Wed, 08/13/2014 - 02:45
Some cab drivers are about to cash in after the State Attorney General said a Queens cab company defrauded them.

NY1 Online: Austin's 'Capital Tonight' Host Breaks Down Immigration Crisis

All Borough News - Wed, 08/13/2014 - 02:30
The host of Time Warner Cable News' "Capital Tonight" in Austin, Paul Brown joined Inside City Hall to discuss closer look at the immigration crisis at the border with Texas.

NY1 Online: Wise Guys Talk Cuomo's Israel Trip, Middle East Policy

All Borough News - Wed, 08/13/2014 - 02:22
The NY1 Wise Guys, Former Congressman Anthony Weiner, former U.S. Senator Alfonse D'Amato and guest Wise Gal, former City Council President Carol Bellamy weighed in on Governor Andrew Cuomo's trip to Israel and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's criticism of President Obama's Middle East policy.

NY1 Online: Brooklyn Leaders Make Case for Barclays DNC

All Borough News - Wed, 08/13/2014 - 02:11
City Council Member Laurie Cumbo, Tucker Reed, President of the Downtown Brooklyn Partnership and Carlo Scissura, President and CEO of the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce joined Inside City Hall to help make the pitch for Mayor Bill de Blasio's push to hold the 2016 Democratic National Convention in Brooklyn.

Subway Performers Say Officers Cracking Down on Them Aren't Following NYPD's Rules

All Borough News - Tue, 08/12/2014 - 23:36
Subway performers say the police officers cracking down on them aren't following the NYPD's own rules.

State Senator Smith's Close Allies Back His Primary Opponent

All Borough News - Tue, 08/12/2014 - 23:26
Malcolm Smith is seeking another term in the state senate even though he faces a new federal corruption trial early next year, but some of the senators' closest allies backed his chief rival on Tuesday.

De Blasio Sells DNC Bid to Party Officials, New Yorkers

All Borough News - Tue, 08/12/2014 - 23:23
Mayor Bill de Blasio is personally lobbying Democratic Party officials to get them to hold the 2016 Democratic National Convention in Brooklyn, and at the same time, he also seems aware that he needs to convince skeptical New Yorkers that it is worth it for the city to host such a massive event.

Livery Cab Driver Shot and Killed in Bronx

All Borough News - Tue, 08/12/2014 - 23:20
A livery cab driver was shot and killed in the Bronx Tuesday for the second time in less than a week.

German Artists Claim Responsibility for Replacing Brooklyn Bridge Flags

All Borough News - Tue, 08/12/2014 - 22:30
The mystery over who put big white flags on the Brooklyn Bridge last month may be solved.

Sound Advice: Old 97's Talk Potency of Liquor, Bad Decisions

All Borough News - Tue, 08/12/2014 - 22:13
WFUV DJ Eric Holland attended the inaugural Americana-Fest NYC, and spoke with Old 97's, who played songs off their latest album, "Most Messed Up."

Recipe: Zucchini Bread

All Borough News - Tue, 08/12/2014 - 21:25
Today's recipe is for homemade zucchini bread.

Off-Duty NYPD Officer Among Two Killed in Thruway Crash

All Borough News - Tue, 08/12/2014 - 19:45
A wrong-way crash on the New York State Thruway Tuesday claimed the lives of two drivers, including an off-duty NYPD officer who was assigned to a Bronx precinct.
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