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Explosion Rocks Bronx School, 3 Hurt: Officials

Three construction workers were seriously hurt in an explosion at a Bronx high school that was so powerful it shook neighbors' homes and startled residents, who thought they were experiencing an earthquake. Brynn Gingras reports (Published Thursday, ... >> view original

Ailing Jimmy Carter 'at Ease With Whatever Comes'

Dr. Curran said that these new treatments allow “most people” to “go on with their regular daily life.” Mr. Carter said that he was planning to do just that — to the extent that he could. On Sunday, he said, he planned to be back home in Plains to ... >> view original

Source of Deadly NYC Legionnaires' Outbreak Identified

Health officials have identified a cooling tower at the Opera House Hotel as the source of the Legionnaires' spike that has sickened more than 120 people in the Bronx, killing 12 of them, since July, marking the largest outbreak of the disease in New ... >> view original

ArtsBeat | Two New Cosby Accusers Step Forward in New York

Two new accusers came forward on Thursday to add their names to the list of women with allegations of drugging or sexual assault against the entertainer Bill Cosby. They spoke at a news conference in New York held by the lawyer Gloria Allred, who is ... >> view original

Jared Fogle, ex-Subway pitchman, paid kids for sex on New York trips ...

INDIANAPOLIS – Longtime Subway pitchman Jared Fogle capitalized on his business trips to New York City to arrange sexual encounters with minors in luxury hotels, federal prosecutors said in charging the Indiana man in a case that also documented his ... >> view original

David Sweat, New York Prison Escapee, Is Arraigned

PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. — A New York prison escapee who was at the center of a three-week manhunt faced charges on Thursday in his first public appearance since his capture. The escapee, David Sweat, who was quiet and calm at his arraignment in Clinton ... >> view original

China Woes Send Stocks Into Tailspin

The price of oil, as measured by the benchmark United States crude contract in New York, took a hit early on Thursday, nearly falling to $40 per barrel but recovering as the day went on. The decline could keep gasoline prices lower, benefiting ... >> view original

Baltimore has surpassed New York City in homicides

A New York Police spokeswoman said the city had seen 208 homicides as of Wednesday. Baltimore recorded its 212th homicide Wednesday night. It's a seemingly impossible milestone -- New York has more than 8.4 million people, Baltimore just 620,000. >> view original

Gas explosion at NYC high school leaves several injured

In The News: morgan freeman jared fogle hillary clinton donald trump new york mets · Home Sections Search Tips Sign in / Register Subscribe Follow. New York Post · Metro. Share this: Facebook · Twitter · Google · Whatsapp · Email · Gas explosion at NYC ... >> view original

Topless in Times Square: A Legal View

Those are among the questions the courts may have to answer if Mayor Bill de Blasio of New York pushes ahead with plans to rein in the activities of the women and their handlers, who have come under fire from business leaders and politicians worried ... >> view original