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10/10/2020

Yankees lose nail biting, heartbreaking ALDS Game 5 to Rays https://www.amny.com/baseball/yankees-lose-nail-biting-heartbreaking-alds-game-5-to-rays/

10/09/2020

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A Halloween themed charity event held at an Astoria diners drive-in movie theatre is collecting donations for the Food Bank of New York City, while screening retro horror films with a history rooted in Queens.

10/09/2020

How to have a birthday party during the COVID-19 pandemic this fall - amNewYork

Have a child with a fall birthday? Here are a few ways you can make their day special during the pandemic.

By Jana Beauchamp Fall birthdays are not canceled but instead are back and better than ever thanks to birthday party businesses working tirelessly and

10/09/2020

Mayor: Arrest for attack on journalist Jacob Kornbluh in Brooklyn coming soon - amNewYork

Police are expected to make an arrest soon for the attack on journalist Jacob Kornbluh by a group of Orthodox Jewish men in Borough Park, Mayor Bill de Blasio said on Friday during his weekly appearance on WNYC radio's The Brian Lehrer Show.

Police are expected to make an arrest soon for the attack on journalist Jacob Kornbluh by a group of Orthodox Jewish men in Borough Park, Mayor Bill de

10/09/2020

New South Bronx bus lane goes down as city ramps up Transit Signal Priority installation - amNewYork

A new bus lane along East 149th Street along with new Citi Bike stations will help Bronx residents access important sites like The Hub, Lincoln Medical Center, and Hostos Community College, and 10 subway lines along with new Citi Bike stations along the corridor.

City and state transit officials hope a slew of new transit improvements in the heart of the South Bronx will speed up commutes in one of the most City and state transit officials hope a slew of new transit improvements in the heart of the South Bronx will speed up commutes in one of the most conges...

10/09/2020

Yankees beloved baseball legend Whitey Ford dead at 91 https://www.amny.com/baseball/yankees-beloved-baseball-legend-whitey-ford-dead-at-91/

10/09/2020

New report shows persistent, widespread LGBTQ discrimination, healthcare barriers - amNewYork

A new report from the Center for American Progress reveals the many ways in which LGBTQ Americans continue to report wide-ranging discrimination and persistent barriers to healthcare, especially among people of color and transgender and non-binary individuals.

A new report from the Center for American Progress reveals the many ways in which LGBTQ Americans continue to report wide-ranging discrimination and

10/09/2020

Borough Park protests over COVID-19 rules spurred by Trump supporters and campaign, Cuomo alleges - amNewYork

"There is no question that the president of the United States is a divisive force," Cuomo said. "His campaign was premised on division. His campaign was the oldest political strategy in the book, used by the Roman empire: divide and conquer. He exploits divisions. ... I also believe his campaign is fomenting the ultra-Orthodox in Brooklyn."

Demonstrations in Borough Park, Brooklyn this week over new COVID-19 regulations in the community were an overtly political act more than a genuine

10/09/2020

S&P 500, Dow track second straight weekly gain on stimulus optimism - amNewYork

Wall Street's main indexes opened higher on Friday, setting up the S&P 500 and the Dow for their second straight weekly gain on hopes of more federal fiscal aid and growing expectations of a Democratic victory in next month's presidential election.

By Devik Jain Wall Street's main indexes opened higher on Friday, setting up the S&P 500 and the Dow for their second straight weekly gain on hopes of

10/09/2020

Biden's first step on taxes may be cracking down on cheats, Democrats say - amNewYork

Joe Biden will reverse Republican tax cuts for the wealthy and corporations on "day one" if he wins November's election, his Democratic running mate, Senator Kamala Harris, vowed during Wednesday night's vice-presidential debate.

By David Lawder Joe Biden will reverse Republican tax cuts for the wealthy and corporations on "day one" if he wins November's election, his Democratic

10/09/2020

Cops cuff creep who grab the buttocks of many women on Manhattan and Brooklyn subway platforms - amNewYork

A Brooklyn man was charged for his alleged involvement in a forcible touching pattern in Brooklyn and Manhattan.

A Brooklyn man was charged for his alleged involvement in a forcible touching pattern in Brooklyn and Manhattan. Maurice Claybrooks, 28, was arrested on

10/09/2020

Suspect sought for assaulting man in Manhattan and saying racial slurs to the victim: NYPD - amNewYork

Cops are looking for a suspect who assaulted a man in broad daylight on a Manhattan street corner last weekend.

Cops are looking for a suspect who assaulted a man in broad daylight on a Manhattan street corner last weekend. According to police, at 1:15 p.m. on Oct.

10/09/2020

Broadway theaters to remain off-limits to audiences through May 2021 due to COVID-19 - amNewYork

Theaters on the Great White Way will remain closed to audiences through at least the end of next May due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Broadway League announced Friday morning.

Theaters on the Great White Way will remain closed to audiences through at least the end of next May due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Broadway League

10/09/2020

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According to Marketproof data, Manhattan unsold listings are piling up. But it's not because there are more sellers. It's because there are fewer buyers.

10/09/2020

NYC SHOOTINGS: Man shot while sitting in a car in the Bronx, person in Queens police-involved shooting identified - amNewYork

A 26-year-old man was shot while sitting in his car in the Bronx early Friday morning, police said.

A 26-year-old man was shot while sitting in his car in the Bronx early Friday morning, police said. Police from the 43rd Precinct say the assailant

10/09/2020

Filming of new Spider-Man movie set to begin in Queens - amNewYork

Queens' most famous hero is coming home.

Queens’ most famous hero is coming home. Filming notices posted in Astoria this week slyly suggested that filming for the third installment of the

10/09/2020

Not done! Yankees force ALDS Game 5 with strong win over Rays - amNewYork

ICYMI: Not done! Yankees force ALDS Game 5 with strong win over Rays https://www.amny.com/baseball/not-done-yankees-force-alds-game-5-with-strong-win-over-rays/

You know how it goes, ah, ah, ah, ah, stayin' alive, stayin' alive. That exactly what the New York Yankees did after staying off elimination with a 5-1

10/09/2020

Here are some fall and Halloween-themed events in New York City to enjoy - amNewYork

Looking for some Halloween-themed fun? Here are some events you can enjoy safely in New York City.

While Halloween and the fall season may look different this year due to COVID-19, there are still plenty of opportunities to enjoy the season of change

10/09/2020

Not done! Yankees force ALDS Game 5 with strong win over Rays https://www.amny.com/baseball/not-done-yankees-force-alds-game-5-with-strong-win-over-rays/

10/08/2020

Brooklyn Diocese sues governor for COVID-19 restrictions - amNewYork

The Brooklyn Diocese has filed a federal lawsuit against New York State in response to Gov. Andrew Cuomo's "wrong-headed" executive order limiting the capacity at religious institutions in parts of the city, arguing that the mandate violates their religious freedoms.

The Brooklyn Diocese has filed a federal lawsuit against New York State in response to Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s “wrong-headed” executive order limiting the

10/08/2020

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Early voting sites in Brooklyn and Queens COVID-19 hot spots will open on time https://www.amny.com/news/early-voting-sites-in-brooklyn-and-queens-covid-19-hot-spots-will-open-on-time/

10/08/2020

Jim Dwyer, Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist, remembered for contributions to journalism - amNewYork

Dwyer was 63 when he died of complications from lung cancer on Oct. 8.

After the passing of Newsday and New York Daily News columnist, Jim Dwyer, there was a buzz among elected officials who mourned the passing of a man whose

10/08/2020

Pelosi seeks airline aid, comprehensive deal as U.S. COVID-19 talks resume - amNewYork

U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Thursday said legislation to help airline companies survive the fallout from the coronavirus pandemic was a matter of national security and could only move through Congress with guarantees that lawmakers will work on a more comprehensive aid bill.

By Richard Cowan and Patricia Zengerle U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Thursday said legislation to help airline companies survive

10/08/2020

Opinion: What happens this ALDS will define a generation of Yankees https://www.amny.com/baseball/opinion-what-happens-this-alds-will-define-a-generation-of-yankees/

10/08/2020

Maya Wiley, former de Blasio appointee, blasts mayor in campaign announcement - amNewYork

Former de Blasio appointee Maya Wiley officially announced her bid for mayor on Thursday drawing a clear line between the leadership of her old boss and how she hopes to govern the city.

Former de Blasio appointee Maya Wiley officially announced her bid for mayor on Thursday drawing a clear line between the leadership of her old boss and

10/08/2020

New Yorkers can now see if they live in COVID cluster zones - amNewYork

After the state's new three-layered color-coded closure zones caused confusion earlier this week, the city released an interactive website late last night that allows New Yorkers to type in an address to see if they live in a shutdown area.

After the state's new three-layered color-coded closure zones caused confusion earlier this week, the city released an interactive website late last nigh

10/08/2020

WHO reports record one-day rise in global coronavirus cases amid European outbreak - amNewYork

The World Health Organization reported a record one-day increase in global coronavirus cases on Thursday, with the total rising by 338,779 in 24 hours led by a surge of infections in Europe.

By Lisa Shumaker The World Health Organization reported a record one-day increase in global coronavirus cases on Thursday, with the total rising by

10/08/2020

Here are some kid-friendly corn mazes near New York City that all can enjoy - amNewYork

Corn mazes are back this season!

Corn mazes are back this season! It’s no surprise that fall would look different this year with limited activities, however, these farms are doing their

10/08/2020

BREAKING: One injured following police shooting on Queens street - amNewYork

The NYPD is investigating a police-involved shooting that occurred in Queens early this afternoon.

An investigation is underway into a police shooting in Queens on Thursday afternoon. The incident happened at about 12:33 p.m. on Oct. 8 at the corner of

10/08/2020

Knicks rumors: Outlook on Cole Anthony, Tyrese Haliburton, looming Chris Paul trade talks - amNewYork

Knicks rumors: Outlook on Cole Anthony, Tyrese Haliburton, looming Chris Paul trade talks:

If the New York Knicks do select a point guard with the eighth overall pick of the 2020 NBA Draft, it probably won't be Cole Anthony. The North Carolina

10/08/2020

Mekhi Becton questionable for Week 5 after Jets' injury mismanagement - amNewYork

Mekhi Becton questionable for Week 5 after Jets' injury mismanagement:

The ineptitude plaguing the Jets' on-field results is now trickling down into needlessly putting the health of future stars in harm's way. Rookie

10/08/2020

Cuomo blasts 'irrational' unrest, and assault on reporter, on Brooklyn streets over COVID-19 rules - amNewYork

Governor Andrew Cuomo fumed Thursday over another night of "irrational, illogical, ugly" unrest in Borough Park, Brooklyn and condemned those who attacked a reporter covering the incident.

Governor Andrew Cuomo fumed Thursday over another night of "irrational, illogical, ugly" unrest in Borough Park, Brooklyn and condemned those who attacked

10/08/2020

How Brooklyn diners are coping with the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic - amNewYork

While restaurants and other small businesses have suffered from COVID-induced shortfalls across the board, parts of what make diners special have become their Achilles heel.

The coronavirus pandemic has brought Brooklyn diners to a breaking point, forcing several of the borough’s classic greasy spoons to permanently shutter,

10/08/2020

Suspect's wardrobe helps cops, feds crack Brooklyn armed robbery pattern - amNewYork

Sunglasses and a pair of Nike sneakers helped detectives build their case against a Brooklyn man charged Wednesday for an armed robbery pattern involving convenience stores in Bushwick.

Sunglasses and a pair of Nike sneakers helped detectives build their case against a Brooklyn man charged Wednesday for an armed robbery pattern involving

10/08/2020

DOE confirms 169 school sites across COVID clusters closed for a two week period - amNewYork

The Department of Education has released a list of all schools across Brooklyn and Queens COVID cluster zones are closed for a two week period beginning today, Oct. 8.

The Department of Education has released a list of all schools across Brooklyn and Queens COVID cluster zones are closed for a two week period beginning