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New York City Council Member Allegedly Bites Cop During Protest, Arrested For Assault
Ms Zhuang was protesting the construction of a new homeless shelter at the corner of 25th Avenue and 86th Street in Bensonhurst on Wednesday.
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"Never Experienced Such...": New York Rattled By Earthquake, Aftershock
UN Security Council diplomats were shaken in their chairs, planes got briefly grounded, and furniture rattled across New York Friday when an earthquake jolted the city that never sleeps.
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"You're Making Ground Shake": Earthquake Interrupts UN Briefing On Gaza
A 4.8 magnitude earthquake in the US state of New Jersey on Friday interrupted the UN Security Council meeting in the neighboring New York City.
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Chicago City Council Votes Against Resolution Critical Of India's Citizenship Law
The Chicago City Council, one of the most powerful city councils in the US after New York, has voted against a resolution critical of India's Citizenship (Amendment) Act and the human rights situation in the country.
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New York Cop Suspended After Video Shows "Apparent Chokehold" On Black Man
A New York City police officer has been suspended after a video posted online showed him apparently rendering a Black man unconscious in a chokehold after the city council voted to make it a crime for police to use the grip.
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Coronavirus Outbreak Stretching New York's Ambulance Service To Breaking Point
The coronavirus outbreak sweeping through New York City has pushed its ambulance service close to the breaking point, with hundreds of personnel out ill and emergency calls skyrocketing, supervisors and rank-and-file emergency medical technicians said on Friday.
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"Was Praying For My Life": 5 Stabbed At Rabbi's House In New York
An intruder stabbed and wounded five people at a rabbi's house in upstate New York during a party to celebrate the Jewish festival of Hanukkah late Saturday, officials said. The victims, all Hasidic members of the Jewish faith, were transported to local hospitals -- two in a critical condition -- the Orthodox Jewish Public Affairs Council (OJPAC) t...
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New York City Votes to Cap Uber, Lyft Vehicle Licences
The New York City Council on Wednesday agreed to cap the number of licenses for ride-hailing services such as Uber Technologies for one year.
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Uber Licence Renewal Refused by UK City of York in New Regulatory Setback
The City of York Council's Gambling, Licensing and Regulatory Committee rejected Uber's application to renew its private hire operator's licence.
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New York City Seeks US Funds For $1 Million Daily Security Costs For Donald Trump
Two members of New York City's council are calling on President-elect Donald Trump to provide federal funds to reimburse the city for the $1 million-a-day cost of protecting him and his family in their home in Trump Tower on Manhattan's Fifth Avenue.
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Donald Trump's Plans Could Cripple Economy, Says New York City Council Speaker
An analysis by the New York City Council finds that Donald Trump's lightning-rod proposals to deport illegal immigrants and temporarily ban Muslims could hurt the local economy.
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Builders Of Manhattan Spires Don't See 1,000-Foot Neighbors
As recently as two years ago, only five towers in New York City topped 1,000 feet. Now, there are that many "supertall" towers in the works on 57th Street alone, and roughly two dozen either under construction or on the drawing boards across Manhattan and in Brooklyn.
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New York City Sued Over Salt Warnings on Restaurant Menus
The National Restaurant Association said the Board of Health unfairly burdened restaurant owners and usurped the power of the popularly elected City Council by forcing restaurants with more than 15 locations nationwide to warn diners about salty foods.
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New York Mayor Calls for 'Pause' in Uber's Growth
The New York City Council could vote this week to impose severe restrictions on Uber, limiting its expansion to one percent in the coming year.
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Resolution Tabled to Recognise Yoga Day in NYC
A resolution has been tabled in the New York City Council to recognise June 21 as 'World Yoga Day' n line with the United Nations' decision to commemorate the day annually.
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New York City Council Member Allegedly Bites Cop During Protest, Arrested For Assault
Ms Zhuang was protesting the construction of a new homeless shelter at the corner of 25th Avenue and 86th Street in Bensonhurst on Wednesday.
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"Never Experienced Such...": New York Rattled By Earthquake, Aftershock
UN Security Council diplomats were shaken in their chairs, planes got briefly grounded, and furniture rattled across New York Friday when an earthquake jolted the city that never sleeps.
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"You're Making Ground Shake": Earthquake Interrupts UN Briefing On Gaza
A 4.8 magnitude earthquake in the US state of New Jersey on Friday interrupted the UN Security Council meeting in the neighboring New York City.
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Chicago City Council Votes Against Resolution Critical Of India's Citizenship Law
The Chicago City Council, one of the most powerful city councils in the US after New York, has voted against a resolution critical of India's Citizenship (Amendment) Act and the human rights situation in the country.
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New York Cop Suspended After Video Shows "Apparent Chokehold" On Black Man
A New York City police officer has been suspended after a video posted online showed him apparently rendering a Black man unconscious in a chokehold after the city council voted to make it a crime for police to use the grip.
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Coronavirus Outbreak Stretching New York's Ambulance Service To Breaking Point
The coronavirus outbreak sweeping through New York City has pushed its ambulance service close to the breaking point, with hundreds of personnel out ill and emergency calls skyrocketing, supervisors and rank-and-file emergency medical technicians said on Friday.
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"Was Praying For My Life": 5 Stabbed At Rabbi's House In New York
An intruder stabbed and wounded five people at a rabbi's house in upstate New York during a party to celebrate the Jewish festival of Hanukkah late Saturday, officials said. The victims, all Hasidic members of the Jewish faith, were transported to local hospitals -- two in a critical condition -- the Orthodox Jewish Public Affairs Council (OJPAC) t...
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New York City Votes to Cap Uber, Lyft Vehicle Licences
The New York City Council on Wednesday agreed to cap the number of licenses for ride-hailing services such as Uber Technologies for one year.
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Uber Licence Renewal Refused by UK City of York in New Regulatory Setback
The City of York Council's Gambling, Licensing and Regulatory Committee rejected Uber's application to renew its private hire operator's licence.
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New York City Seeks US Funds For $1 Million Daily Security Costs For Donald Trump
Two members of New York City's council are calling on President-elect Donald Trump to provide federal funds to reimburse the city for the $1 million-a-day cost of protecting him and his family in their home in Trump Tower on Manhattan's Fifth Avenue.
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Donald Trump's Plans Could Cripple Economy, Says New York City Council Speaker
An analysis by the New York City Council finds that Donald Trump's lightning-rod proposals to deport illegal immigrants and temporarily ban Muslims could hurt the local economy.
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Builders Of Manhattan Spires Don't See 1,000-Foot Neighbors
As recently as two years ago, only five towers in New York City topped 1,000 feet. Now, there are that many "supertall" towers in the works on 57th Street alone, and roughly two dozen either under construction or on the drawing boards across Manhattan and in Brooklyn.
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New York City Sued Over Salt Warnings on Restaurant Menus
The National Restaurant Association said the Board of Health unfairly burdened restaurant owners and usurped the power of the popularly elected City Council by forcing restaurants with more than 15 locations nationwide to warn diners about salty foods.
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New York Mayor Calls for 'Pause' in Uber's Growth
The New York City Council could vote this week to impose severe restrictions on Uber, limiting its expansion to one percent in the coming year.
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Resolution Tabled to Recognise Yoga Day in NYC
A resolution has been tabled in the New York City Council to recognise June 21 as 'World Yoga Day' n line with the United Nations' decision to commemorate the day annually.
