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Man Struck By Train Pulling Into Avenue J Station, FDNY Says

A man, 50, was struck in the Avenue J station near East 16th Street, according to the FDNY.

MIDWOOD »  video

Cops Hunt F Train Purse Snatcher

Police are looking for a young man who allegedly stole a 44-year-old woman's purse on May 4.

NEW YORK CITY »  slideshow

Rent vs. Buy: Navigating Brooklyn's Tight Real Estate Market

Brokers give tips on renting versus buying and tell which Brooklyn neighborhoods are hot.

BOROUGH PARK »

Measles Outbreak Hits Borough Park and Williamsburg, Officials Say

Twenty-two people have come down with measles in Brooklyn so far this year, health officials said.

MIDWOOD »

Cops Search for Thug Who Knocked Down 71-year-old Woman and Stole Her Purse

Police are looking for the man who stole a 71-year-old woman's purse in Brooklyn.

HEALTH + WELLNESS
Measles Outbreak Hits Borough Park and Williamsburg, Officials Say

NEW YORK CITY »  slideshow

Broadway-Bound? Cool Classes for Kids Dreaming of Stardom

Brooklyn's hip performing art classes for kids.

BOROUGH PARK »

Man Snatched Straphanger's Cellphone on F Train, Cops Say

A man robbed a straphanger of her cellphone earlier this month at the F train stop at 18th Avenue.

PARK SLOPE »  video

Two 15-Year-Old Boys Targeted in Brooklyn Subway Robberies, Police Say

Police were searching for four teen suspects in connection with the robberies.

WILLIAMSBURG »  slideshow

Williamsburg and DUMBO to Connect Through Brooklyn Navy Yard Bus Route

The B67's extension would connect the waterfront neighborhoods through the Brooklyn Navy Yard.

BOROUGH PARK »  video

Brooklyn Man Charged in Brutal Subway Robbery, Cops Say

Aidan Folan, 21, wore a sweatshirt emblazoned with his nickname during the attack, police said.

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Coney Island »

Memorial Day Weekend Beaches: What's Open After Sandy

DNAinfo New York has a list of what will be open and closed on the shore this weekend.

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New York City »

What To Do For Memorial Day Weekend in New York City

Take New York City by storm for the unofficial start of summer this Memorial Day weekend.

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New York City »

Cold Rain Blows Into City for Weekend Before Sunny Memorial Day

The weekend was expected to be chilly and rainy, according to the National Weather Service.

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South Jamaica »

Thousands Mourn 14-Year-Old Girl Shot Dead on City Bus in Queens

Thousands gathered Friday for the funeral of D'aja Robinson, the 14-year-old shot dead on an MTA bus.

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Midtown »

Amanda Bynes Claims Cop Sexually Harassed Her Before Bong Arrest

Actress Amanda Bynes, who allegedly tossed a bong out the window, disputed the account on twitter.

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East Village »

Bulky Blue Citi Bikes Roll Into New York Ahead of Memorial Day Launch

Ahead of Monday's launch of the bike share program, Citi Bikes started arriving at docking stations.

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Washington Heights »

Repairs to Uptown Stations to Force Dozens of Shutdowns Over Next Two Years

Maintenance to the 168th Street and 181st Street stations will cause 53 shutdowns, the MTA said.

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Midtown »

Amanda Bynes Arrested After Hurling Bong Out Apartment Window, Cops Say

Amanda Bynes was arrested at The Biltmore, a Midtown high-rise, and caught with pot, cops said.

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Upper East Side »

After Nearly Four Decades, Breast Cancer Survivor Graduates From College

Carol Berman will receive a psychology degree from Marymount Manhattan College with honors.

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Bed-Stuy »

Tot Tossed From Stroller After Botched Robbery in Bed-Stuy, Police Say

Police said the victim was trying to fight off a robber when her baby fell out of the stroller.

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Times Square & Theater District »

City's Tech Firms Strike North to Times Square and Beyond

The city's geeks are migrating from Union Square and Chelsea to as high as 50th Street, realtors say.

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Roosevelt Island »

Con Ed Reduces Voltage After Queensboro Bridge Fire

The utility company also asked customers not to use appliances including washers and dryers.

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Central Harlem »

MTA, DOT Offer Revised Plan to Speed LaGuardia Bus Service

Harlem residents had complained that the plan to speed the M60 bus ignored the needs of the community.

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New York City »

Cosmos Tryout Winners Hope to Take Next Step in Pro Career

Winners of the Cosmos' open tryouts hope to earn a coveted spot on New York soccer squad.

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Long Island City »

Long Island City Community Garden Grows With New Expansion

LIC Roots Community Garden's new space includes a beehive and a rainwater harvesting system.

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Bushwick »

Bushwick Sidewalk Domino Club Memorializes Treasurer as Games Resume

The honored group of senior citizens returned to their summer game spot, having lost a key member.

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