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Feb 01 2025WEATHER

Cold Front Brings Snow to the Northeast

A big storm has rolled across the country. It started in the south and is now making its way through the northeast. This storm is causing a mix of weather. The Midwest, mid-Atlantic coast, and Northeast will see a lot of rain. There will also be some freezing rain and a little snow. The snow will b

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Jan 30 2025POLITICS

Think About This: Halting Traffic Charges in NYC

What if New York City's latest traffic charge is about to change? In the buzzing city of New York, there’s been talk about stopping a new rule that charges drivers for entering busy areas. The big boss of transportation, the Department of Transportation, is on the fence about this. These updates w

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Jan 30 2025EDUCATION

New York's School honcho's Payday Problem.

In New York, the top education officer, Betty Rosa, recently got a surprising pay boost, $155, 000. This move makes her total annual salary is around $489, 000. Betty Rosa is now the chairperson of the Board of Regents and the State Education Department commissioner. She defended this raise by

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Jan 30 2025CRIME

NYC's Big Sweep: Feds Finally Go After Known Illegal Criminals

For years, law enforcement had their eyes on certain violent illegal immigrants in New York City. But it wasn't until President Trump took office that they got the green light to go after them. Frank Tarentino, the special agent in charge of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) in New York, sai

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Jan 26 2025SPORTS

New GM Takes the Reins in New York

Meet Darren Mougey, the new general manager of the New York Jets. After spending 12 seasons with the Broncos, Mougey is ready to take on a bigger role. He’s worked his way up from a scout to the assistant GM, and now he’s in charge. His first big task? Deciding if Aaron Rodgers stays as the team’s q

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Jan 24 2025LIFESTYLE

Jungle Vibes Meet City Lights: Gitano Opens at Seaport

Are you ready to swap the concrete jungle for a tropical paradise? Gitano, the popular jungle-themed hotspot, is setting up shop at Pier 17 in the South Street Seaport. This isn't your average restaurant and club; it's a massive, nearly 14, 000 square-foot space spread across two levels. The new own

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Jan 23 2025SPORTS

New Chapter for Glenn: Jets Hire Lions' DC

Well, it looks like the New York Jets are getting a new coach! The name is Aaron Glenn, and he's been working as the defensive coordinator for the Detroit Lions. Glenn's leaving Detroit after four seasons, which is pretty quick after his previous assistant coach and another coach also got promoted e

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Jan 20 2025CELEBRITIES

New York Bill Aims to Help Mentally Ill Defendants After Trial

Taylor Swift's stalker case has inspired a new bill in New York. This bill is about people who can't go to trial because of mental health issues. Right now, these people get their cases thrown out and are sent home after three days. The new bill wants to change that. It wants to make sure these peop

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Jan 17 2025POLITICS

'Metal Spikes vs. Farebeaters: A City's Struggle'

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has recently introduced a peculiar new measure to tackle farebeating. At the 59th Street/Lexington station, they've installed spiked metal railings on turnstiles. The design is straight out of a sci-fi movie, but the real-life effectiveness is question

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Jan 15 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Celebs Spotted in NYC: A Week of Events and Red Carpets

As 2025 gets underway, celebrities haven't taken a break. Events like the 2025 National Board of Review Gala in New York City kept them busy. This gala, held at Cipriani, honored artists for their 2024 work. Among the stars was Nicole Kidman, who was recognized for her role in Babygirl and was up fo

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