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Rex Ryan Lands Buffalo Bills Head Coaching Job

Monday, January 12, 2015

WNYC
The former Jets coach, who was fired last month after a disappointing 4-12 season, will replace coach Doug Marrone in Buffalo.

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Fans Break Out Paper Bags as Knicks Lose 14th Straight

Friday, January 09, 2015

WNYC
With only five wins on the season, the Knicks are clearly in a funk. Wouldn't you try to cover your face?

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NJ Sen. Menendez Helps Barred Ecuadorean Enter U.S.

Wednesday, December 17, 2014

Menendez lobbied Secretary of State Hillary Clinton to obtain a visa for the daughter of donors to the Democratic Party.

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Reforms at Rikers Often Blocked by Union President

Monday, December 15, 2014

WNYC
A New York Times investigation details how the head of the Correction Officers' Benevolent Association often undermines efforts to reform Rikers Island jail.

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NYPD Officers May Have Fabricated Witnesses and Evidence

Friday, December 12, 2014

WNYC
A number of gun arrests in Brooklyn point to a pattern of questionable police conduct.

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Shootings by NYPD Officers Dropped Last Year

Wednesday, December 10, 2014

WNYC
Amid increased scrutiny over use of force, a new report shows NYPD shootings dropped by 11 percent in 2013.

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Brooklyn Borough President Responds to Ferguson Decision

Tuesday, November 25, 2014

WNYC
As the grand jury decision in Ferguson, Missouri, continues to reverberate across the country, Eric Adams says New York City has to move toward real police reform.

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Does Uber Have an Image Problem?

Wednesday, November 19, 2014

WNYC
The car-hailing service is facing a backlash after one of its executives suggested the company should hire opposition researchers to probe the lives of journalists.

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Chief of Staff to NYC's First Lady Will Take Leave of Absence

Monday, November 17, 2014

WNYC
In a statement, Rachel Noerdlinger said she wants to spend more time with her son following his recent arrest.

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DEA Agents Inspect NFL Medical Staffs After Games

Monday, November 17, 2014

The San Francisco 49ers' staff was checked at MetLife Stadium after their game with the New York Giants Sunday. They were one of three teams the agency spoke with.

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Rejuvenating Atlantic City Could Involve Knocking Down Empty Casinos

Friday, November 14, 2014

A new report also recommends installing an emergency financial manager, similar to the approach in Detroit. 

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After Bankruptcy, Banks Still Go After Some Debts

Thursday, November 13, 2014

In what's been likened to a hostage situation, some banks are still extracting payments from debtors who've already filed for bankruptcy, according to the New York Times.

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What Sayreville Football Players Say They Saw

Monday, October 20, 2014

Members of the scandal-ridden team say hazing rituals included punching and groping, but some have dialed back their initial testimony indicating sexual assault.

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Test Indicates Yale-New Haven Patient Does Not Have Ebola

Thursday, October 16, 2014

WNYC
Officials at the Connecticut hospital say the patient has tested negative for the disease, according to a preliminary notification.

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Water Main Breaks Near Holland Tunnel

Friday, October 10, 2014

WNYC
The break happened at the intersection of Varick and Spring Streets Friday morning.

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Report Says NYPD Officers Continue to Use Chokeholds

Wednesday, October 08, 2014

A new report from a watchdog agency says chokehold complaints are on the rise and discipline has been lacking.

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Brooklyn DA Creates Hate Crimes Unit

Tuesday, September 30, 2014

WNYC
The borough has seen a significant rise in hate crimes in the first 9 months of 2014.

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Firefighters Suing Homeowners For Injuries

Wednesday, September 24, 2014

WNYC
The law used to hold that firefighters assumed a risk when battling fires, but they're now suing homeowners—sometimes for settlements up to $450,000.

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Jury Finds Arab Bank Liable For Supporting Terrorism

Tuesday, September 23, 2014

WNYC
The decision is expected to have implications for similar legal efforts against banks,

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New York Libraries Need $1.1 Billion For Repairs

Monday, September 15, 2014

WNYC
New York City's aging library branches need more than $1 billion to fix a range of issues, including failing mechanical equipment, leaky roofs and overburdened electrical systems.

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