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Brooklyn DA Shifts Stance On Pot, But That Won't Impact NYPD
Saturday, July 12, 2014
Marijuana enthusiasts should still think twice before lighting up in the streets of Brooklyn.
The borough's district attorney announced this week that he'll no longer prosecute most low-level marijuana possession cases. But not all law enforcement officials in New York City are on board. Police Commissioner William Bratton responded to ...
Top NYPD Cop: Stop-And-Frisk Is Not 'The Problem Or The Solution'
Thursday, July 03, 2014
It's been nearly a year since a court ruling curtailed the New York Police Department's controversial practice. Today, Police Commissioner William Bratton says the city can be just as safe without it.
After Decades On VHS, Graffiti's Golden Age Returns To Big Screen
Thursday, June 26, 2014
Stations of the Elevated was the first film to point a camera at the graffiti movement in New York, years before graffiti was recognized by the art world. Now, it's getting an official re-release.
A New Jersey Law That's Kept Smart Guns Off Shelves Nationwide
Tuesday, June 24, 2014
The law says that once "personalized" guns are available in the U.S., all handguns sold in New Jersey must be smart guns. So, to avoid triggering the law, vendors aren't selling them — anywhere.
Settlement Spells Apparent Final Chapter To Central Park Rape Case
Friday, June 20, 2014
New York City has reportedly reached a settlement with five men who were wrongly convicted of the brutal 1989 beating and rape of a female jogger in Central Park. If approved, the rep...
Move Over, Bridgegate: Chris Christie's Next Campaign Roadblock
Saturday, June 07, 2014
The U.S. economy reached a milestone this week: The country finally recovered all the jobs it lost during the Great Recession. But some states still lag behind when it comes to job creation — including New Jersey.
The Garden State's stalled economy may be an even bigger problem for Gov. ...
Why Is It So Hard For A Horse To Win The Triple Crown?
Tuesday, June 03, 2014
It's been 36 years since a horse won racing's ultimate trifecta. For California Chrome to break the drought Saturday, the colt must contend with challenges that have stymied a dozen horses before him.
World Trade Center Developer Wants Loan Guarantees To Resume Project
Wednesday, May 28, 2014
The landlords at 1 World Trade Center dropped the rent because the building is more than 40 percent vacant. That raises questions about 3 World Trade Center, which is still under construction.
Saturn Still Swings: Celebrating Sun Ra At 100
Thursday, May 22, 2014
"In my music I speak of unknown things, impossible things, ancient things, potential things," the influential and eccentric jazz musician once said. "No two songs tell the same story."
On The Bedrock Of Fallen Towers, September 11 Museum Opens Doors
Thursday, May 15, 2014
The National September 11 Memorial and Museum was officially dedicated Thursday in New York. President Obama and other elected officials joined survivors and victims' families in a poignant ceremony.
Amid Controversy, Sept. 11 Museum Opens Its Doors
Thursday, May 15, 2014
The exhibits include pieces of the twin towers and other artifacts. But the museum has been criticized by some for the way it houses remains of unidentified victims, and for an exhibit on al-Qaida.
To End Addiction Epidemic, States Focus On Stopping Doctor Shoppers
Friday, May 09, 2014
Nearly every state has a prescription drug monitoring program that's meant to end abuse of opioids and other powerful pain medicines. But many of these programs have a big loophole: they're voluntary.
Brewskee-Ball Founders Refuse To Be Sidelined By Trademark Case
Tuesday, May 06, 2014
Brewskee-Ball has built a league of competitive Skee-Ball players, but the owners of the name Skee-Ball are not amused. They're suing for trademark infringement, but the league isn't rolling over.
New York Rep. Michael Grimm Indicted On 20 Counts
Monday, April 28, 2014
Rep. Michael Grimm of New York turned himself in to face federal charges related to a health food restaurant he ran before he was elected to Congress. The Republican congressman says ...
Columbia Comes Under Fire For Handling Of Sexual Assault Cases
Friday, April 25, 2014
Twenty-three students from Columbia and Barnard say that the university is mishandling allegations of sexual assault. They filed federal complaints with the Department of Education on Thursday.
FCC Set To Change Net Neutrality Rules
Thursday, April 24, 2014
On Thursday, the chairman of the Federal Communications Commission will propose new rules for how broadband providers should treat the Internet traffic flowing through their networks.
Yearly Homecoming Makes For A Springtime Fish Frenzy
Tuesday, April 15, 2014
Each April, the shad come back to the Delaware River to spawn, and thousands of anglers in New Jersey and Pennsylvania eagerly await them. Celebrating their annual return is a local spring tradition.
Four Years After Death, Alex Chilton Is Finally A Big Star
Wednesday, April 09, 2014
Four years after his death, Alex Chilton, the former singer of the Box Tops and Big Star is enjoying a level of popular acclaim that eluded him in life.
Al Sharpton, FBI Informant? New Claims Revive '80s Mob Story
Tuesday, April 08, 2014
Rev. Al Sharpton's past work for the FBI is under new scrutiny. On Monday, the website The Smoking Gun published documents that it claims detail Sharpton's work as a confidential info...
China Produces Plan To Boost Disappointing Economic Growth
Thursday, April 03, 2014
China's new package is designed to keep the country on track to reach target growth rates of 7.5 percent for this year.