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Supporters say the bill gives struggling New Yorkers a second chance, but opponents say it's a major safety risk.
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Supporters say the bill gives struggling New Yorkers a second chance, but opponents say it's a major safety risk.
Sundance Oliver is considered armed and dangerous. Police are taking an all-hands-on-deck approach to tracking him.
The NYPD says while you're out enjoying the holiday season, thieves will be out looking for their next target.
This year's tree is 35 feet tall and is decorated with 10,000 lights.
Officers found an 11-month-old boy and 3-year-old boy with multiple stab wounds to their necks and torsos.
AAA estimates about 55 million people are traveling for the holiday, and the majority are driving to destinations.
There was no shortage of hugs and tears.
The Community Food Bank of New Jersey is working to provide 19,000 holiday boxes statewide.
Police say the two men were arrested at Penn Station late Friday night.
New legislation is aimed at informing e-bike and e-scooter users about just how dangerous the devices can be.
There is no timeline as to when this would happen, but DOT officials say there could be a plan soon.