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Legal Advocate Explains Why Homeless Shelters Are Tough For Transgender Kids
While any homeless child or teenager is cause for concern, those who don't conform to gender norms have it even tougher. We sat down on Wednesday with Lee Strock, the head of the Urban Justice...
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New York Cop Charged With Stealing Guns From Fellow Officers And Selling Them...
An NYPD officer was arrested yesterday for allegedly breaking into fellow cops' lockers and stealing their guns. Nicholas Mina sneaked the guns out of the high-security locker room in April, along...
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These New York Hospitals Might Not Be Able To Repay Patients If They Screw Up
Some New York City hospitals have almost no reserves to pay for malpractice lawsuits and aren't even insured against doctors' mistakes, the New York Times reported Monday. Three Brooklyn hospitals —...
View ArticleRiders Take Down An Alleged Groper On The L Train In Brooklyn
Well girls, it's nice to know you'll be safe on the train isn't it? The L train in Brooklyn erupted in screaming and wrestling Friday night when two women boarded and accused a white man with scraggly...
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Coke And Pepsi Have Launched A PR Assault Against NYC's Soda Ban
Coca-Cola, Pepsi and others have mobilized their forces against New York City Mayor Mike Bloomberg's proposed soda ban, reports Laura Petrecca at USA Today. Hundreds of soda makers, sellers, trade...
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50 Cent Is Now A Licensed Boxing Promoter
After a lucrative rap career. Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson went into a career in business and is now licensed to promote boxers in the state of New York, as Sports Illustrated's Chris Mannix reports via...
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3 Weekend Getaways From New York City Where You Can Really Get Away
Summer in New York City can be unbearable. Heat radiates off the concrete, making the city feel like it's a solid 20 degrees hotter than nearby suburbs, the overcrowded streets are a sweat-fest, and...
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New York Priest Claims Ohio Man Confessed To Murdering His Girlfriend
The man suspected of killing his girlfriend and setting a fire near her dead body to destroy any evidence has reportedly confessed to the crime while hiding out in New York. Jonathan Smith, who has...
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What The Heck Is This Terrifying Creature Found Under The Brooklyn Bridge?
A photo posted by Gothamist's Jen Carlson on Monday of a scary-looking carcass found along the East River had everyone rehashing memories of the "Montauk Monster," another unidentified mutant animal...
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New York City's Favorite Bagel Shop Is Re-Opening Downtown
Bagel lovers, rejoice! New York City's iconic H&H Bagels is coming back to Manhattan, less than a year after its last location closed in Midtown. Randy Narod, owner of the Long Island Bagel Café...
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HOUSE OF THE DAY: A Sprawling Lakefront Estate In Westchester Is On Sale For...
A breathtaking and pristine Armonk, NY estate called Linwood is on sale for $14.9 million. The estate has six bedrooms, seven bathrooms, and three half baths. The home spans nearly 12,600 feet on...
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What Streets Look Like From The Tops Of Skyscrapers
The views from the top floors of skyscrapers in cities like New York and Tokyo can be breathtaking and yet terrifying, especially if you are looking down. Photographer Navid Baraty has captured what...
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HOUSE OF THE DAY: This Amazing Eco-Friendly House In The Hamptons Is Made...
A home in Amagansett Dunes near East Hampton that's made completely of re-purposed shipping containers is listed for $1.395 million. The listing describes the home as an "eco-luxe Beach Box," and it...
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Actually, Lots Of These Monstrous Creatures Have Been Found On Beaches
"Manhattan Monster Mania" has taken over the Internet. The hysteria touched off on Monday when Gothamist published a photo of a hairless animal carcass found in the sand along the East River. The...
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OMG! That Giant Red Patch Is Headed Straight For New York (UPDATED)
UPDATE 8.59pm EST: Severe thunderstom warnings for New York City have ended. Some rain can be expected through the rest of the night. Everyone can now rest easy. UPDATE 7.55pm EST: The storm has...
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The NYC Skyline Got Really Scary During The Derecho [PICTURES]
The worst of a severe wave of thunderstorms known as a derecho appears to be over, but it sure was dicey there for a second. Instagram was there to capture the drama in New York City as it unfolded....
View ArticleWATCH Two Men Detain An Alleged iPhone Thief After Chasing Him Through Manhattan
Who says New Yorkers are mean? Brian Hester and Chase Bunn ran after Noah Udell through downtown Manhattan after Udell allegedly stole a woman's phone while she was standing outside her office. “She...
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Incredible Photos Of Human Chameleon Liu Bolin
Liu Bolin is the amazing artist who paints himself into any background. He has been disguising himself to blend in urban or nature backdrops, creating the illusion of a human chameleon or a ghost....
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HOUSE OF THE DAY: This Historic Estate On Long Island, Listed At $14 Million,...
Barberrys, the Long Island estate once owned by publishing tycoon Nelson Doubleday, is officially off the market, according the listing, which says the property is under contract. It had been listed...
View ArticleThis Video Shows What It Would Have Been Like If The Olympics Were In New York
As America watches the (somewhat ridiculous) Olympic Opening Ceremonies in London, some wonder what could have been, had New York been selected as the host for the 2012 games. While we'll never really...
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