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After Teenage Mistakes, Pardons Give Second Chances To Ex-Offenders

9:04am January 10, 2017

by Hansi Lo Wang

More than a hundred New Yorkers who were convicted of crimes as teenagers are starting the new year with clean slates. They were granted pardons in the first program of its kind in the country.

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Is Free College Really Free?

2:11pm January 05, 2017

by Anya Kamenetz

Free tuition has been a buzz phrase lately, and New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo's statewide proposal puts it front and center this week. Here's our look at the fine print.

An injured passenger is taken from the Atlantic Terminal in Brooklyn on Wednesday after a Long Island Rail Road train hit a bumping block.

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More Than 100 People Injured In New York Train Crash

1:38pm January 04, 2017

by Merrit Kennedy

A crowded commuter train smashed into a bumper block and partly derailed as it pulled into Brooklyn's Atlantic Terminal on Wednesday morning. The injuries reported so far have been largely minor.

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (right) announced a proposal Tuesday to offer tuition-free college to lower-income New Yorkers. His plan mirrors those of last year's Democratic presidential hopefuls, including Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders (left).

New York Governor Proposes Free College For Lower-Income Students

8:38pm January 03, 2017

by Jason Slotkin

Democrat Andrew Cuomo says his plan would allow students from families earning less than $125,000 a year to attend state-run schools without paying tuition.

The Radio City Rockettes are a New York institution and have participated in inauguration celebrations before. But this time, some Rockettes aren't feeling too festive.

The Rockettes To Perform At Donald Trump's Inauguration, Whether They Like It Or Not

7:22pm December 23, 2016

by Maggie Penman

Donald Trump's transition team has confirmed that The Rockettes will perform at the inauguration celebration — though one dancer said on social media that she was "embarrassed and disappointed."

If you see a bias-based attack at a subway station, do you know how to intervene? Activists in New York City are preparing people with tips like engaging the victim and distracting the harasser.

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In New York, Activists Prepare Bystanders To Take Action Against Harassment

8:17am December 23, 2016

by Hansi Lo Wang

Not sure how to respond if you see a bias-based attack or hate crime in public? Some activists are training people on how best to intervene and not just walk away.

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New York City has issued roughly 900,000 ID cards since last year.

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City Officials Go To Court To Protect New Yorkers With Municipal IDs

6:24pm December 20, 2016

by Joel Rose

New York City wants to erase the personal information of people who've received municipal IDs — including, potentially, thousands of undocumented immigrants. State lawmakers are trying to stop them.

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A smoker snuffs out a cigarette at the Capitol in Sacramento, Calif.

U.S. Imposes Nationwide Ban On Smoking In All Public Housing

5:48pm November 30, 2016

by Merrit Kennedy

The Obama administration has issued a sweeping final rule banning smoking in all public housing units nationwide, extending a smoke-free environment to nearly a million units.

A woman argues with NYPD officers as she takes part in a protest against President-elect Donald Trump in New York City tonight.

Anti-Trump Protests Break Out In Cities Across The Country

10:22pm November 09, 2016

by Martha Ann Overland

Several of the protests coalesced around Trump-owned properties. Police have closed off some roads, but demonstrations largely have been peaceful.

It's All Over But The Voting, As Trump And Clinton Cast Their Ballots

1:04pm November 08, 2016

by Jim Zarroli

With the long campaign almost at an end, the two candidates and their families head to their respective New York polling places.