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Midtown

March 28, 2013

Man Convicted of Stabbing Wife to Death in Hair Salon Gets 25 to Life

Michael Kenny, 44, stabbed his wife in March 2011 in the Midtown hair salon where she was working.

East Flatbush

March 13, 2013

Latest Rally for Kimani Gray, 16-Year-old Shot By Cops, is Peaceful

One night after a vigil for Kimani Gray turned violent, Tuesday's protest was less chaotic.

East Flatbush

March 12, 2013

Councilman Warns of More Violence After Vigil for Teen Killed by Cops

Councilman Jumaane Williams warned NYPD Commissioner Ray Kelly that simmering tension needed fixing.

Clinton Hill

March 06, 2013

Touche Nightclub Neighbors Complain About Noise and Violence

Neighbors complain about noise and violence at Club Touche in the Wallabout district of Clinton Hill.

East Harlem

December 21, 2012

East Harlem Residents Say Crime is Their Top Concern

Union Settlement Association surveyed 1,000 residents.

Chelsea

December 04, 2012

Owner Looking to Sell Troubled Shadow Nightclub in Chelsea

The Shadow's owner hopes to sell the 17-year-old West 28th Street club's lease in the next few months.

Lower East Side

November 13, 2012

Fomer Publicist Sentenced to 25 years to Life for Murdering Girlfriend

Raul Barrera, 35, was given 25 years to life for stabbing his girlfriend, Sarah Coit, to death.

Lower East Side

September 28, 2012

Father of 23-Year-Old Killed by Her Boyfriend Tells Judge of His Pain

The father of Sarah Coit testified at a pre-sentencing hearing for her confessed murderer.

Central Harlem

September 26, 2012

Louis Farrakhan Tells Harlem They Have Power to Stop Violence

The controversial Nation of Islam leader told crowds to stop "blaming the white man."

Hell's Kitchen & Clinton

September 21, 2012

Rowdy Hell's Kitchen Clubgoers Force Diner to Close Early, Owner Says

The Moonrock Diner can no longer stay open 24 hours on weekends because of the nearby Providence club.

Midtown

August 24, 2012

Moments Before Empire State Building Shooting, Mayor Decried Illegal Guns

Michael Bloomberg called for tougher gun regulations moments before the Empire State Building shooting.

Central Harlem

August 24, 2012

Blaming Brothers for Ramarley Graham's Death a 'Reach,' Say Activists

The brothers shouldn't be blamed for Ramarley Graham's death, say anti-violence activists.

Harlem

August 22, 2012

Ramarley Graham's Brothers Share Blame For His Death, Judge Says

Graham's brothers were sentenced Wednesday on gang conspiracy charges.

Morrisania

August 01, 2012

Mourners Gather for Funeral of 4-Year-Old Boy Killed in Bronx

A funeral was held Wednesday for Lloyd Morgan, who was shot to death on a Bronx playground.

Williamsburg

July 20, 2012

Mayor Bloomberg 'Will Not Tolerate' McCarren Pool Violence

City officials had a 'big meeting' to figure out how to handle ongoing McCarren Pool violence.