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Former City Councilman Miguel Martinez, who was serving a federal sentence for stealing public cash, appeared in federal court in Manhattan Wednesday, as the U.S. attorney wants something else from him: his pension.

Columbia Law Professor Katherine Franke discussed her new report, which claims the city can do a lot more to combat discrimination against vulnerable communities, including LGBT New Yorkers.

Mayor Bill de Blasio on Wednesday announced a deal with the city's largest municipal labor union that will result in employees receiving raises of 10 percent over the first seven years.

Seymour James Jr. will now serve as attorney-in-chief of the city's branch of the Legal Aid Society, the nation's oldest nonprofit organization.

NY1's Neil Rosen sits down with Mark Ruffalo, Keira Knightly and Adam Levine about their new movie, "Begin Again."

With a strike deadline looming, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority and Long Island Rail Road unions will be back at the bargaining table next week, this time with federal oversight.

An Occupy Wall Street activist was released from Rikers Island Wednesday after serving 58 days for assaulting a police officer, and she said in a news conference that her time in jail made her even more committed to activism, including on the behalf of inmates.

New developments might propel the historic SS United States back to its homeport of New York City, the latest in the case to save the historic ship from going under.

There are ways parents can identify speech problems in their children, and specific steps that can be taken to address them.

Several big names are entering the race to make home automation-the ability to control lots of the devices in your home through your phone-simpler and less intimidating to install and use.

NY1's weekly segment "Your Weekend Starts Now" shows entertaining picks for great things to do this weekend all around the city.

Mayor Bill de Blasio on Wednesday announced a deal with the city's largest municipal labor union will result in employees receiving raises of 10 percent over the first seven years.

Board games might sound like something for a rainy day, but the Downtown Alliance is proving they're the perfect way to enjoy the beautiful summer weather.

The man accused of stabbing two children in a Brooklyn elevator appeared before a judge Wedsenday.

The National Weather Service says there is a high risk of rip currents at Coney Island and Rockaway Beach today, with the strongest ones expected in the afternoon and evening hours.

A public memorial has been scheduled for September for late actress and Civil Rights activist Ruby Dee.

There's been a major recall involving infant car seats.

A woman was hit and killed by a garbage truck Wednesday morning while trying to catch the dog she was walking, according to witnesses at the scene.

Two people including a teenager are now facing manslaughter charges after the death of a man police say was beaten outside a church.

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