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As the movement to limit contraception coverage builds momentum nationally, New York State has taken action to expand access to birth control.

It's National Ice Cream Day, and vendors at Brooklyn Flea, which has served as the hub of specialty ice creams throughout the weekend, are offering the "Creme de la Creme."

Despite protests and pleas to save it, demolition will soon begin at historic Jesuit retreat center Mount Manresa on Staten Island.

A Queens man is facing several charges after police say he carjacked at least two drivers and hit a pedestrian.

A local organization is helping seniors maximize their golden years by teaching them all about the latest travel websites.

A new affordable housing apartment building and children's art museum is scheduled to open in Manhattan in September, but during the next few weeks, kids and adults in the neighborhood can enjoy the new space and even find great art there.

A police officer who the New York City Police Department says was assaulted by a man in Manhattan is now out of the hospital.

Dozens of high school students are sweating it out in classrooms this summer, getting prepared to take the SAT as part of a free nationwide program called "Let's Get Ready."

Forty-five years ago today, the U.S. took a giant step forward in space exploration, as astronaut Neil Armstrong became the first human to set foot on the surface of the moon.

When your kids go off to college, that's when it's most important to make sure they stay financially responsible, but that's also when it's most challenging. Neale Godfrey offered tips to NY1.

NY1 takes a look at what's in today's New York City newspapers.

Palestinian officials say the son of a senior Hamas leader is dead, killed in overnight fighting in Gaza, and dozens of protesters flooded Times Square Saturday, calling for Israel to stop the shelling.

The city's Civilian Complaint Review Board is promising a thorough review of its police chokehold complaints following the death of a man during an arrest on Staten Island.

Mayor Bill de Blasio is discovering how hard it can be to take a vacation when you are in charge of running City Hall. NY1's Grace Rauh is following the mayor as he vacations in Italy and filed the following report from Rome.

Derek Jeter may not be a Hall of Famer just yet, but he's already taking his place alongside Lou Gehrig and Babe Ruth in a mural project near Yankee Stadium.

Following the long-term Hurricane Sandy recovery, Staten Island is encouraging residents to get out and hit the beach through Staten Island Beach Fest.

Two men are facing charges after police say they tried to rape a woman in the Ridgewood section of Queens on Wednesday.

A Bronx man is facing charges for allegedly hitting his friend in the head with a hammer.

For thousands of kids living in city shelters, finding basic school supplies can be a challenge, but that's where Operation Backpack comes in. Rachel Weinstein of Volunteers of America joined NY1 to share more about this year's campaign.