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Pride Week 2014: For Transgender Individuals, Competent Medical Care is Scant
In today's installment of Pride Week 2014 coverage focusing on the transgender community, NY1's Erin Billups takes a look at access to health care-or the lack thereof.
Two MTA 'Megaproject' Openings Delayed by Months
It's not just train delays that can test the patience of straphangers and the MTA, but construction ones, too. Two so-called "megaprojects" aren't making the grade on on-time performance.
Girl, 14, Stable After Being Stabbed Near Bronx School
A 14-year-old girl is in the hospital after being stabbed Monday near M.S. 113
Rent Guidelines Board Approves 1 Percent Hike on One-Year Leases for Rent-Stabilized Apartments
The Rent Guidelines Board ignored calls for a rent freeze on rent-stabilized apartments Monday, voting to raise rents 1 percent on one-year leases and 2.75 percent on two-year leases.
Missing Tourist Who Has Alzheimer's Found
A 62-year-old Ohio woman who relatives say suffers from Alzheimer's has been found after going missing Sunday at the Hilton on Sixth Avenue.
Despite Loss, Chile Fans in NYC Excited About Team's Chances in Second Round of World Cup
Brazil and Mexico clinched spots in the second round of the World Cup Monday, while the Netherlands defeated Chile to clinch the top spot in Group B.
Man Arrested After Stabbing Another Man in Manhattan
One man is in the hospital and another under arrest after a stabbing in Manhattan.
Business Say Social Media Lets Them Click With Potential Clients
Small business owners are expanding their use of social media, as they say it helps them click with potential clients.
New 'oPhone' Has to be Smelled to Be Believed
A new technology expected to go on sale by the end of the year enables users to mix and match a variety of scent options to allow users to not only see, but smell, a message sent to them.
Staten Island Storm Resiliency Project to Include 'Living' Breakwaters
Earlier this month, the federal government announced the release of hundreds of millions of dollars in aid to make the city more resistant to flooding in the wake of Hurricane Sandy. Staten Island's Tottenville section is one of three neighborhoods selected for a pilot program for storm resiliency.
Correction Officers Likely to Face Charges Following Rikers Sweep
More than a dozen correction officers are expected to face charges following a sweep of a jail on Rikers Island.
Sound Advice: Miles Davis' Music Continues to Live On, Years After His Death
In his latest "Sound Advice" report, WFUV DJ Eric Holland reports on how the music of Miles Davis continues to live on since his death in 1991.
Recipe: Strawberry Rhubarb Jam
Today's recipe uses strawberries and rhubarb to make a simple jam that skips the canning process and goes straight into the fridge.
Schumer Wants US Officials to Help Stop Spread of Mosquito-Borne Infection
With mosquito season upon us, Sen. Charles Schumer wants federal officials to step in to stop the Chikungunya virus, a new mosquito-borne infection.
Knicks' Melo to Opt Out of Contract
Knicks star Carmelo Anthony is opting out of his contract.
City's First Peruvian Parade Moves Through Jackson Heights
Spectators wore the red and white of Peru's flag as the city's first Peruvian parade made its way through Jackson Heights on Sunday.
Longtime Upper East Side Resident Dies at 111
Rachel Hargrave, a longtime Upper East Side resident, died Sunday, one week after celebrating her 111th birthday.
Police Seek Bronx Laundromat Robber
Police are looking for a suspect who they say entered a Bronx laundromat through a roof vent earlier this month before making off with about $1,200 in cash.
Police Search For Missing Tourist Last Seen at Midtown Hotel
Police are looking for a 62-year-old Ohio woman who relatives say suffers from Alzheimer's and was last seen Sunday at the Hilton on Sixth Avenue.
Final Vote Tonight on Proposed Rent Hikes
The city's Rent Guidelines Board is set to hold its final vote tonight on its proposed rent hikes for rent stabilized buildings.


