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Washington Heights

February 15, 2013

Man Falls to His Death Off George Washington Bridge

A man fell to his death after hanging from a bridge railing Friday afternoon, officials said

Civic Center

February 07, 2013

Union Unveils Bloody MTA MetroCards in Push for Slowdown

The cards are part of a campaign to slow trains as they enter stations, following a rash of deaths.

Little Neck

December 13, 2012

Elderly Man Fatally Struck by Long Island Rail Road Train

A man was pronounced dead after being struck by a commuter train at Little Neck Station in Queens.

New York City

November 09, 2012

Hurricane Sandy's Death Toll in New York Climbs to 41

The death toll from Hurricane Sandy continues to rise days after the storm passed.

New York City

November 02, 2012

Hurricane Sandy's Death Toll in City Climbs to 40

Police found victims of Hurricane Sandy in Manhattan, Queens and Staten Island.

Midland Beach

October 31, 2012

Hurricane Sandy's Death Toll Reaches 30 in City

Police found victims of Hurricane Sandy in Manhattan, Queens and Staten Island.

New York City

October 30, 2012

Police: Hurricane Sandy Kills Off-Duty Cop, 17 Others in New York City

At least 18 people have died as a result of the historic storm, cops reported.

Manhattan

February 07, 2011

New York Still Among Safest Cities for Motorists Despite Uptick in Traffic Deaths

The Department of Transportation recorded 269 traffic-related deaths in 2010, up from 256 in 2009.

Manhattan

January 12, 2011

NYPD Reports Record-Low Fatal Police Shootings in 2010

Police shot and killed eight people in 2010, the lowest number since the department started keeping track.