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Read the latest New York City breaking news and updates, including crime, politics, entertainment and more.
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De Blasio rolls out plan to address racial inqualities in education
The Juneteenth Economic Justice Plan will give an assist to Black and low-income students who aspire to go to college, de Blasio and other officials said during the mayor's daily news briefing.
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Lawsuit: Hamptons renters disrupt mansion's sale
An "ultrawealthy" Cantor Fitzgerald exec and his wife refuse to leave even though their lease expired on May 31 and the property is up for sale, according to a lawsuit.
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Maverick federal Judge Jack B. Weinstein dies at 99
U.S. District Judge Jack B. Weinstein credited his World War II Navy experience to his ability presiding over major cases during his five decades in the Brooklyn-based Eastern District of New York.
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Not all are ready to drop safety measures despite NY reopening
Though Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo gave the go-ahead for many establishments to drop social distancing, masking and cleaning requirements, some establishments are being cautious about returning to business as usual.
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NYC to crack down on temporary counterfeit license plates
The NYPD is training patrol officers to identify counterfeit temporary license plates, which have been tied to drive-by shootings, hit-and-run accidents and other crimes, Mayor Bill de Blasio and police officials announced.
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NYPD announces crackdown on counterfeit license plates
NYPD officers are being trained to identify fraudulent license plates, and that cars with the plates will be impounded and held until the owner can produce proper paperwork, NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio and Police Commissioner Dermot Shea said.
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How to get a COVID-19 vaccine appointment
For Long Islanders still looking to get a COVID-19 vaccine, these resources might help.
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Cuomo lifting pandemic restrictions: New York going back 'to life as we know it' after reaching vaccine threshold
After more than a year of restrictions affecting business and social activities, patrons will be able to sit shoulder to shoulder in bars or restaurants. Gyms, offices and entertainment venues will go largely back to normal. Long Island led in adult vaccinations.
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New York reaches major COVID-19 vaccination milestone
New York reached a major COVID-19 milestone: 70 percent of adults have received at least one dose of the vaccine. Governor Andrew M. Cuomo on Tuesday said there will be fireworks around the state to celebrate. Newsday's Cecilia Dowd reports.
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LIers with weakened immune systems still wary of COVID-19
Millions of Americans are immunocompromised, which means they have immune systems that are less able to protect them from infections and diseases such as the coronavirus.
