Lawmakers want stiffer penalties for assaults made on taxi drivers
Lawmakers want stiffer penalties for assaults made on taxi drivers

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Police: Man wanted in cellphone robbery at subway station
Police: Man wanted in cellphone robbery at subway station
Police say they're searching for a man wanted in connection to a cellphone robbery inside the Hunts Point Avenue subway station.Police say they're searching for a man wanted in connection to a cellphone robbery inside the Hunts Point Avenue subway station.Police: 6 men wanted in connection to cellphone robbery
Police: 6 men wanted in connection to cellphone robbery
Police say they're searching for six men in connection to a cell phone robbery of a teenager in Van Nest.Police say they're searching for six men in connection to a cell phone robbery of a teenager in Van Nest.Police: 2 suspects wanted in connection to Longwood assault
Police: 2 suspects wanted in connection to Longwood assault
Police say they're searching for two suspects in connection to a brutal assault on Southern Boulevard in Longwood.Police say they're searching for two suspects in connection to a brutal assault on Southern Boulevard in Longwood.Officials: Woman charged with murder in connection to Soundview stabbing
Officials: Woman charged with murder in connection to Soundview stabbing
Officials say a woman accused of fatally stabbing a 70-year-old man at a bodega Friday is facing murder charges.Officials say a woman accused of fatally stabbing a 70-year-old man at a bodega Friday is facing murder charges.Police: Woman dies after school bus hit-and-run in Unionport; driver at large
Police: Woman dies after school bus hit-and-run in Unionport; driver at large
A woman is dead after a hit-and-run in Unionport Thursday morning and police say they are still looking for the driver of the school bus that hit her.A woman is dead after a hit-and-run in Unionport Thursday morning and police say they are still looking for the driver of the school bus that hit her.Police: Woman dies after mini school bus hit-and-run in Unionport
Police: Woman dies after mini school bus hit-and-run in Unionport
News 12 obtained video of the incident, which shows the 68-year-old victim using the crosswalk just before impact.News 12 obtained video of the incident, which shows the 68-year-old victim using the crosswalk just before impact.Police: 17-year-old fatally stabbed near East 193rd Street
Police: 17-year-old fatally stabbed near East 193rd Street
A 17-year-old has died after a violent stabbing in Fordham, according to police.A 17-year-old has died after a violent stabbing in Fordham, according to police.City Island shooting shakes some residents
City Island shooting shakes some residents
Some City Island residents say gunshots fired Monday night at a gas station have shaken the community.Some City Island residents say gunshots fired Monday night at a gas station have shaken the community.‘Tragic case of friendly fire:’ NYPD detective killed during Queens robbery
‘Tragic case of friendly fire:’ NYPD detective killed during Queens robbery
An NYPD detective was killed by friendly fire during a robbery Tuesday night and police say the suspect is from Brooklyn.An NYPD detective was killed by friendly fire during a robbery Tuesday night and police say the suspect is from Brooklyn.Police: 1 injured in shooting outside Eastchester McDonald’s
Police: 1 injured in shooting outside Eastchester McDonald’s
Police are investigating a shooting outside of an Eastchester McDonald’s Friday night.Police are investigating a shooting outside of an Eastchester McDonald’s Friday night.
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Voters get closer look at public advocate candidates at Co-op City forum
Voters get closer look at public advocate candidates at Co-op City forum
Residents packed into a community center on Sunday to learn more abut the names on the ballot.Residents packed into a community center on Sunday to learn more abut the names on the ballot.Disgraced ex-Rep. Anthony Weiner released from prison
Disgraced ex-Rep. Anthony Weiner released from prison
Disgraced former Congressman Anthony Weiner has been released from federal prison in Massachusetts.Disgraced former Congressman Anthony Weiner has been released from federal prison in Massachusetts.Mayor: Amazon should have tried to win critics over
Mayor: Amazon should have tried to win critics over
Mayor Bill de Blasio says Amazon proved its critics right by canceling its planned New York City campus rather than trying to win the critics over.Mayor Bill de Blasio says Amazon proved its critics right by canceling its planned New York City campus rather than trying to win the critics over.'Letter to the President' video offers take on state of affairs through Bronx lens
'Letter to the President' video offers take on state of affairs through Bronx lens
A forthcoming music video that was made in the Bronx offers a take on the current state of America through the lens of the borough.A forthcoming music video that was made in the Bronx offers a take on the current state of America through the lens of the borough.Ocasio-Cortez urges community to work with her at Bronx inauguration
Ocasio-Cortez urges community to work with her at Bronx inauguration
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez was ceremonially sworn in Saturday in the Bronx with support from other local leaders, and she urged the community to have a relationship with her office.Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez was ceremonially sworn in Saturday in the Bronx with support from other local leaders, and she urged the community to have a relationship with her office.President Trump declares national emergency to get $8B for wall
President Trump declares national emergency to get $8B for wall
President Donald Trump declared a national emergency Friday to get more federal dollars for his long-promised wall at the U.S.-Mexico border, relying on a broad interpretation of his powers that was certain to trigger stiff legal challenges.President Donald Trump declared a national emergency Friday to get more federal dollars for his long-promised wall at the U.S.-Mexico border, relying on a broad interpretation of his powers that was certain to trigger stiff legal challenges.Mayor de Blasio hints 2020 White House run is still in the cards
Mayor de Blasio hints 2020 White House run is still in the cards
Mayor Bill de Blasio fueled speculation Thursday that a 2020 White House run could be in his future.Mayor Bill de Blasio fueled speculation Thursday that a 2020 White House run could be in his future.Councilman Diaz Sr. rallies supporters days after stirring controversy
Councilman Diaz Sr. rallies supporters days after stirring controversy
Days after City Councilman Ruben Diaz, Sr. was criticized for making inflammatory comments about the gay community, he hit back Thursday with a rally of his own.Days after City Councilman Ruben Diaz, Sr. was criticized for making inflammatory comments about the gay community, he hit back Thursday with a rally of his own.Cuomo raps Amazon critics amid report company's rethinking HQ in Long Island City
Cuomo raps Amazon critics amid report company's rethinking HQ in Long Island City
Gov. Andrew Cuomo warns that what he calls "political pandering" to critics of Amazon's proposed secondary headquarters could sink New York's biggest-ever economic development deal.Gov. Andrew Cuomo warns that what he calls "political pandering" to critics of Amazon's proposed secondary headquarters could sink New York's biggest-ever economic development deal.New Jersey Democratic Sen. Cory Booker launches 2020 bid
New Jersey Democratic Sen. Cory Booker launches 2020 bid
U.S. Sen. Cory Booker on Friday declared his bid for the presidency in 2020.U.S. Sen. Cory Booker on Friday declared his bid for the presidency in 2020.