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Top StoriesGovernor Delivers State of the State Address
Jan 21, 2015 08:50 PM EDT
Governor Andrew Cuomo delivered his State of the State and budget addresses Wednesday, all in one lengthy speech.
Police Commissioner Discusses NYPD-Community Relations with City's Faith Leaders
Jan 21, 2015 09:04 PM EDT
After months of protests over police tactics, prominent clergy from around the city met with Police Commissioner William Bratton in the Bronx to reduce the tensions.
Worker Rescued After Being Trapped in Hole at Lower East Side Construction Site
Jan 21, 2015 06:26 PM EDT
A worker was rescued Wednesday after being trapped in a hole at a construction site on the Lower East Side.
Arrest Made in Connection With Fatal Shooting of Dollar Van Driver in Rockaway Beach
Jan 21, 2015 08:05 PM EDT
Police are questioning a suspect in connection with the shooting death of a dollar van driver in Queens.
Wrongfully Convicted Brooklyn Man to Sue City for $50 Million
Jan 21, 2015 02:40 PM EDT
Less than two weeks after being exonerated for a murder he did not commit, Derrick Hamilton filed a notice of claim, saying he intends to sue the city for $50 million.
MTA Board Set to Vote on Fare and Toll Hike Thursday
Jan 21, 2015 08:30 PM EDT
On Thursday, the MTA board will vote to raise the cost of traveling in the city and the suburbs, and while most of the attention will be a boost to the subway and bus fare, tolls are rising again, too.
Worker Killed After Falling Down Manhattan Elevator Shaft
Jan 21, 2015 12:45 PM EDT
A construction worker was killed Wednesday after falling down an elevator shaft on 70th Street between Broadway and Columbus Avenue.
CES 2015: A Look at Gadgets That Solve Problems You May Not Realize You Have
Jan 16, 2015 05:54 PM EDT
In the final part of our series recapping some of the highlights of the Consumer Electronics Show, Adam Balkin shows us gadgets you probably didn't realize you needed until you see them.
Jan 21, 2015 12:30 PM EDT
Watch the current weather forecast for New York City.
Jan 21, 2015 09:29 AM EDT
State of the Union observations and red velvet Oreos. Among some of the stories Kristen Shaughnessy looks at "In The Papers" this Wednesday, January 21, 2015.
Jan 21, 2015 01:00 AM EDT
January 21st
NY1 ItCH: It's State of the State Time!
Jan 21, 2015 11:31 AM EDT
Bob Hardt's daily look "Inside City Hall."
Car, Truck of the Year Winners Announced
Jan 13, 2015 12:28 PM EDT
Ed Keiner reports from Detroit on the winners of the 22nd North American Car and Truck of the Year, which included the Volkswagen Golf and the Ford F150.
Sound Advice: Singer-Songwriter Mike Rimbaud Unveils Topical Songs at Bowery Electric
Jan 20, 2015 09:55 PM EDT
New Yorker Mike Rimbaud, a politically and socially engaged singer-songwriter, unveiled a new batch of topical songs at Bowery Electric, singing about our town circa 2015.
Students, Teachers, Working Professionals Converge on Atlanta for Junior Theater Festival
Jan 20, 2015 09:37 PM EDT
More than 4,500 musical theater students, teachers and working professionals gathered in Atlanta this past weekend for the 10th annual Junior Theater Festival.
Beastie Boys Sue Monster Energy Drink for Copyright Infringement
Jan 20, 2015 04:15 PM EDT
In the 80s, the Beastie Boys told us, "you gotta fight for your right to party." Now, the lawyers for the band are fighting for more cash in a copyright lawsuit with Monster Energy Drink.
Recipe: Baked Manicotti with Three-Cheese Filling
Jan 20, 2015 09:26 PM EDT
Today's recipe uses homemade crepes to make cheese-filled manicotti.
Millions of Would-Be Financial Aid Recipients Snooze, Lose Out
Jan 20, 2015 12:51 AM EDT
For those who are headed to college next year, the time to start applying for financial aid is now.
Recipe: Grilled Cheese Sandwich with Smoked Salmon and Brussel Sprouts
Jan 20, 2015 12:38 AM EDT
Today's recipe is for a grilled cheese sandwich with smoked salmon and brussel sprouts.
App Wrap: Facebook AMBER Alerts, In-App Purchases Benefit World Wildlife Fund
Jan 16, 2015 08:20 PM EDT
Facebook brings AMBER alerts to your news feed and some in-app purchases this week will benefit the World Wildlife Fund.
CES 2015: New High-Tech Gadgets Make for 'Smarter' Parenting
Jan 15, 2015 11:16 AM EDT
NY1's Adam Balkin continues his recap of the Consumer Electronics Show with a look at technology for those consumers who may not even realize what's so neat about high tech products: babies.
CES 2015: Robots Slowly Step Into Our Daily Lives
Jan 14, 2015 12:27 PM EDT
As we continue our look at this year's Consumer Electronics Show, NY1 Technology Reporter Adam Balkin shows us how robots, once considered purely science fiction, are poised to become commonplace in our homes.
NY1 From the Floor PM: Housing Starts Rise 4.4 Percent
Jan 21, 2015 05:19 PM EDT
NY1 wraps up the day on Wall Street from the floor of the New York Stock Exchange.
NY1 From the Floor AM: WalMart Now Offering Cash Tax Refunds
Jan 21, 2015 06:55 AM EDT
NY1 previews the day on Wall Street from the floor of the New York Stock Exchange.
NY1 For You: Brooklyn Residents Get Mail Delivery Back
Jan 20, 2015 07:03 PM EDT
Residents of a Brooklyn apartment building dealing with mail delivery issues finally receive some good news after getting help from "NY1 For You."
Jan 19, 2015 10:50 AM EDT
John Schiumo hosts the January 16, 2015 episode of The Call.
Group Releases Rating System for Building Responsibly on the Water
Jan 21, 2015 07:26 PM EDT
An influential group has a way for New Yorkers to ensure more waterfront building is done to maximum benefit.
FDNY Investigates Deadly Fire in Prospect Heights
Jan 21, 2015 01:36 PM EDT
Investigators say a five-alarm fire in Brooklyn that left one person dead and nearly a dozen others injured Wednesday morning began inside a hardware store that has been a neighborhood staple for decades.
Seaport Museum's Queen Mary Model Begins Journey to California
Jan 21, 2015 05:51 PM EDT
A project is underway to remove a model of the Queen Mary cruise ship from the South Street Seaport Museum so it can be loaned to the actual ship stationed in Long Beach, California.
NYPD: Man Fatally Stabbed Inside Midtown Deli
Jan 21, 2015 07:05 AM EDT
Police in Midtown are investigating after a 36-year-old man was fatally stabbed inside a deli Tuesday night that may have stemmed from an argument.
New Jets Leadership Makes Media Debut
Jan 21, 2015 05:42 PM EDT
The New York Jets on Wednesday formally introduced the team's new head coach and general manager.
As Medicaid Expands, Push Continues to Get NYers Health Insurance
Jan 21, 2015 01:46 PM EDT
The push continues to get more New Yorkers signed up for insurance, especially for those who now qualify under the Affordable Care Act's Medicaid expansion.
Latest Hudson Yards Office Tower Set to Rise
Jan 21, 2015 12:13 PM EDT
Workers broke ground this week on a Manhattan office tower that will eventually be part of the largest private real estate development in the United States.
President's State of the Union Address Optimistic Despite Congressional Opposition
Jan 20, 2015 11:30 PM EDT
Declaring the economic crisis gone, President Barack Obama turns to lifting the middle class in his second-to-last State of the Union address. His wish list might not make it past a Congress controlled by Republicans, however.
Bidders Await Decision on Who Will Run Battery Park City Marina
Jan 21, 2015 12:23 AM EDT
Later this week, a group of people appointed by the governor will decide who will operate the marina in Battery Park City for the next decade, but some residents claim the process has been anything but smooth sailing.
Police Seek Suspect in Shooting of Two Brooklyn Teens
Jan 21, 2015 06:58 AM EDT
Police are searching for whoever shot two teenagers outside Grand Street Campus High School in Brooklyn around 2:30 p.m. Tuesday.
Cuomo Proposes Building AirTrain to LGA
Jan 20, 2015 06:50 PM EDT
A day before he delivers his State of the State address, Governor Andrew Cuomo unveiled plans this morning for an AirTrain line to LaGuardia Airport.
Retired Brooklyn Bus Driver Wins $7M in Lottery
Jan 21, 2015 01:30 AM EDT
A retired bus driver from Brooklyn is now a multi-millionaire after winning the top prize in a lottery game.
Police Union Delegate Emerges as Challenger to PBA President
Jan 20, 2015 10:22 PM EDT
The combative leader of the Patrolmen's Benevolent Association is used to criticism-but now it's coming from inside his own union. A challenger has emerged to his presidency.
Award-Winning Marching Band Loses Practice Space
Jan 20, 2015 11:54 PM EDT
An award-winning marching band says it's being locked out of its longtime practice room in a public school-leaving students without a safe place to go in a high crime neighborhood.
Smart Phones, Credit Cards to Replace MTA's MetroCard Payment Method
Jan 20, 2015 10:54 PM EDT
The MetroCard could be going the way of the subway token and the bus transfer slip by the end of the decade.
Garner Memorial on SI Goes Up in Flames; Family Claims It Was Intentionally Set
Jan 20, 2015 07:12 PM EDT
A memorial to Eric Garner, the Staten Island man who died in police custody, went up in flames Monday, and Garner's family is claiming it was intentionally set.
Mayor in Paris to Honor Victims of Terror Attacks
Jan 20, 2015 07:42 PM EDT
Mayor Bill de Blasio is in Paris paying tribute to the 17 people killed in that city's terror attacks earlier this month.
Airbnb in the Hot Seat at City Council Hearing
Jan 20, 2015 08:19 PM EDT
Supporters and opponents of Airbnb flocked to City Hall Tuesday to argue over whether it hurts or helps create affordable housing in the city.
Parks & Recreation Committee Approves Street Renaming in Honor of Officers
Jan 20, 2015 07:34 PM EDT
The city's parks and recreation committee has approved a bill honoring two fallen NYPD detectives by naming streets after them.
Brooklyn Man Sentenced for Sending Money to al-Qaeda
Jan 20, 2015 03:52 PM EDT
A Brooklyn man who sent al-Qaeda $67,000 has been found guilty by a federal judge.