Metro
NJ state trooper accused of fatally shooting his dog, assaulting an officer
A New Jersey state trooper allegedly shot and killed his own dog before fleeing his home and assaulting an officer who found him in the township police parking lot, officials said.
Long Island
Long Island widower mistakenly declared dead — again — after attempting to file taxes: report
“I actually had to get off the road and stop,” he said of when his accountant called with the news while he was driving. “I was so upset.”
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Progressive groups squeeze NY lawmakers over discovery law, involuntary commitments -- holding up state budget
The budget impasse comes after lefty groups mounted a pressure campaign involving well-paid backroom lobbying in Albany and even a high-profile think piece from author John Grisham.
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Ex-FDNY chief gets 20 months in prison for fast-tracking inspections in $200K pay-to-play bribery scheme
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NY bill would force bad drivers to install speed limit tech in cars after horror crash that killed mom, kids
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NYC Mayor Adams makes last-minute push to cut taxes for low-income earners as Albany haggles over budget
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Just Salad's ex-CFO sues after losing out on $1.2M for 'doing his job too well,' suit claims
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Brooklyn residents fight plan to chop down 78 healthy trees in Fort Greene Park, saying it'll create a 'summer frying pan'
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NYC neighborhood plagued by car meet-up mobs begs for help after video emerges of shocking NYPD cruiser vandalism spree
"We strongly urge the city to deploy a dedicated tactical response team in each borough to swiftly and effectively address these gatherings," an Ozone Park residents' group wrote Tuesday.
NYC wigmaker charged with mowing down mom, kids in horror crash has history of paranoid claims — and thought she was being watched
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Mayor Adams urges judge to speed up ruling on dismissal of criminal case due to upcoming campaign deadline
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2 men sought for allegedly hanging noose from NYC water tower: cops
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Glam wigmaker accused of killing NYC mom, 2 kids in horrific crash allegedly bragged about 'need for speed'
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Hochul, NY lawmakers to blow past budget deadline in 'standstill' over discovery law reforms
“Things are kind of at a standstill,” Heastie said.
Wild mob smashes windows of NYPD vehicles after cops respond to apparent car meet-up, shocking video shows
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