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Chilling 911 Call Is One of 700 Domestic Violence Cases NYPD Sees Daily

As street crime drops, domestic violence remains a stubborn foe for the NYPD.

Murray Weiss is an award-winning investigative journalist, author, columnist and editor, and is considered an expert on government, law enforcement, criminal justice, organized crime and terrorism.

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Ex-Con Posing as NYU Divinity Prof Allegedly Stole Woman's Heart And Home

Ex-con Daniel Rodriguez allegedly claimed to be a NYU divinity professor to scam a Brooklyn woman.

Sunset Park »  slideshow

Orthodox Men Caught Taking Pix of Sex Assault Victim on Stand

Supporters of a rabbi accused of sex assault allegedly took photos of the victim on the stand.

Kew Gardens »

Queens Grand Jurors Win $10,000 Playing Powerball Lottery

Thirteen jurors pooled their bets to pick up a piece of the $588 million Powerball prize money.

New York City »

City Awarded Contracts To Convicted Swindler Without Background Check

A con man who spent three years in prison got contracts to fix parks in Harlem and Coney Island.  

Midtown »

Crane Damaged By Sandy Brings Answers for Son of Man Killed 30 Years Ago

Simcha Levenberg hardly knew his father, Warren, who was killed in Midtown's first crane disaster.

Central Harlem »

Historic Group of African American Commanders Leads Harlem Precincts

Though many praise the lineup, some are cynical about the reasoning behind it.

Breezy Point »  slideshow

Breezy Point Homeowners Hit With Buildings Violations For Sandy Damage

The Buildings Department has issued violations for homes ruined by Hurricane Sandy.

New York City »

David Petraeus' Inner Circle Alerted FBI to Affair, Sources Say

CIA Director David Petraeus resigned after an FBI probe found he had an affair with his biographer.

Upper West Side »  slideshow

Accused Killer Nanny's Stress Spiked After Son Moved to NYC, Sources Say

Yoslyen Ortega's $18-an-hour job wasn't enough to pay for private schooling and rent, sources say.  

New York City »  slideshow

Sex Ring That Serviced Wealthy Clients in Four Brothels Busted, Police Say

William Thomas is accused of running a high end Manhattan-based service for wealthy men.

New York City »  slideshow

Lindsay Lohan Spent Nine Hours With Congressional Aide Before Calling Cops

Lindsay Lohan spent the night crawling bars and restaurants with Christian LaBella.

New York City »  slideshow

iPhone App Allegedly Catches Cops Trying to Access Suspect's Phone

A hidden app allegedly grabbed photos of cops trying to access a suspect's iPhone.

New York City »

NYPD Shrinks To 'Bad Old Days' Size While Bloomberg's City Workforce Grows

There are thousands more city workers than when the mayor took office, but fewer cops.

New York City »

NYPD To Lose Thousands of Cops to Retirement Over Next Few Years

More than 10,000 cops hired during the crime-heavy 1990s will be eligible to retire next year.

New York City »

NYPD Captain's Death is a Reminder That 9/11 is Still Claiming Lives

Capt. Dennis Morales, who spent months at Ground Zero after 9/11, died this summer.  

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Financial District »

Downtown Hospital Slashes EMT and Paramedic Jobs Ahead of Takeover

More than 40 paramedics and EMTs were laid off from New York Downtown Hospital last week.

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Williamsburg »

City Built Less Than 2 Percent of Affordable Units Promised to Williamsburg

The city has built just 19 of the 1,345 units officials promised North Brooklyn eight years ago.

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East Harlem »

New High-Capacity Trash Cans Aim to Keep the Streets of El Barrio Cleaner

Eighteen new high-capacity trash cans have been purchased for the neighborhood.

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Lower East Side »

Lower Eastside Girls Club Launches Sierra Leone Chapter

The Lower Eastside Girls Club will support, educate and mentor girls in Sierra Leone. 

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Port Morris »

Longtime Port Morris Antiques Dealer Has Power Cut Off

ConEd cut off the power last week at Mary Brimage's Thrift World Antiques, a local institution.

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Prospect Heights »

Barclays Center's 'Signature Scent' Tickles Noses, Curiosity

Visitors to the new Brooklyn arena have noticed a distinctive "cologne-y" odor.

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South Jamaica »

South Jamaica Teen Shot and Killed Coming Home from Sweet 16 Party

Daja Robinson, 14, was gunned down on the Q6 bus as it sat idle Saturday night, police said.

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Yorkville »

Popular UES Cafe, DTUT, to Reopen on Second Avenue

Cory Lopez-Thomas, Williamsburg resident and UES nightlife vet, expects the shop to open Friday.

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Woodside »

Volunteers' Apple-Green Paint Job at Woodside Park Too Bright for City

The Parks Dept. is painting over the apple-green paint at Woodside's Doughboy Park with a darker green.

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West Harlem »

Olympic Gold Medalist Cullen Jones Kicks Off Swim Education Tour in Harlem

Make A Splash is an anti-drowning initiative of the USA Swimming Foundation.

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Times Square & Theater District »

Man Falls Out Window onto Nathan Lane Play Marquee

A 60-year-old man sitting in a chair at the Lyceum Theater fell onto the marquee, fire authorities said.

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Clinton Hill »

Rumors of Pratt Cats Purge Spurs Student Action

Pratt is home to hundreds of stray cats and students are fighting to ensure that they are there to stay.

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Upper West Side »

Dunkin' Donuts on UWS Robbed at Gunpoint, Police Say

A robber struck the doughnut shop at West 89th and Broadway on Sunday night, cops said.

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Stuy Town »

Stuy Town Resident Searches for Owner of Found Parakeet

Regina Dooley came across a yellow female parakeet and is now looking for its owner.

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Jamaica »

Jamaica Avenue Tour Highlights Neighborhood's History

The tour will focus on the neighborhood’s recent changes.

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Greenwich Village »

Man Killed in Greenwich Village Anti-Gay Hate Crime, Cops Say

Mark Carson, 32, was killed by a gunshot wound to the face, police said.

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Park Slope »

The Darkness Singer Dishes About the City, Rock 'N' Roll and Lady Gaga

Hawkins talked about touring with Lady Gaga and gave some advice to aspiring Brooklyn bands.

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