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Multiple cars were on fire after a crash

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1 dead in fiery crash on Brooklyn Bridge: FDNY

Catherine and Philip Vetrano arrive at Queens Criminal

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Judge declares mistrial in Karina Vetrano murder case

Julia Salazar, state senator-elect from Brooklyn, said she

Politics

The transition to Albany: What life's like for new officials

The Holiday Nostalgia Trains will roll through Manhattan

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All aboard! Holiday Nostalgia Trains return to Manhattan

While cars and trucks are banned from crossing

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High winds could ground parade balloons: NYPD

The NYC Winter Lantern Festival kicks off at

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'Unforgettable' Chinese lanterns to light up Staten Island

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Spend Thanksgiving in front of the TV

Voting machines at Public School 6 in Prospect

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Officials worry BOE can't handle public advocate vote

The Elizabeth Street Garden, seen here on Nov.

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Affordable housing or public garden? Residents, city at odds

This Thanksgiving, add some oysters to your menu.

Eat and Drink

Shucker wants you to feast on oysters on Thanksgiving

The NYPD has released images of a suspect

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NYPD releases photos of suspect in Prospect Park rape

Adelaide Clemens has to wrap her head around

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Adelaide Clemens shines in 'The Hard Problem'

Maxine, a 48-year-old Asian elephant at the Bronx

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Bronx Zoo says goodbye to 48-year-old elephant

From Dec. 2-10 Katz's Delicatessen will give away

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Get free latkes at Katz's Deli for Hanukkah

Thanksgiving Day is expected to be cold, with

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Freezing temperatures on tap for Thanksgiving

From left: Marco Graf, Daniela Demesa, Yalitza Aparicio,

Entertainment

Alfonso Cuarón astonishes with 'Roma'

Thanksgiving, and the days before, are some of

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Thanksgiving weekend travel guide

The Harlem Stage performing arts center focuses on

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There's more to do than shopping this weekend

Nicole Panettieri, owner of The Brass Owl boutique,

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Mom-&-pops push for piece of holiday shopping action

Councilmember Costa Constantinides, who represents District 22 in

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Bill looks to cut carbon emissions from large buildings

Entertainment

18 new movies worth seeing this holiday weekend

Federal Reserve Bank of New York President John

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NY Fed president talks tech jobs, Bronx's economy and more

Miracle and Sippin' Santa pop-up bars are returning

Eat and Drink

It's a 'Miracle': Christmas-themed bars return for holidays

The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade will be available

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Watch the Thanksgiving parade live online

TLC Commissionar Meera Joshi railed against the congestion

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TLC slams 'devastating' congestion surcharge

Serve sautéed green beans instead of green bean

Things to Do

How to enjoy a Thanksgiving feast - but eat healthy

A man raped a woman in Mott Haven

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Man forces woman into building, rapes her: Cops

The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade turns 92 this

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Secrets of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

After the 2018 elections, can the NY GOP

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Future of the New York GOP

Marty Golden, left, conceded to Andrew Gounardes on

Elections

Golden concedes to Gounardes in Brooklyn senate race

Hunger in New York City remains a pressing

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Food insecurity affects 1 in 8 NYers: Report

New York City's venues, bars and restaurants aren't

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Heated igloos, tents and yurts for outdoor fun this winter

Joaquin

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'El Chapo' informant testifies about million-dollar bribes

Airbnb hosts rally outside the InterContinental New York

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Airbnb hosts rally for short-term rental protection

Kelli Barrett is among a handful of Broadway

Entertainment

A bunch of Broadway favorites have joined FX's 'Fosse/Verdon'

Some of the iconic balloons in the Macy's

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Thanksgiving parade balloons from your childhood and beyond

Amazon's move to Long Island City will certainly

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How Amazon's arrival in LIC will affect real estate

Danny Burstein will reprise his role as Harold

Entertainment

'Moulin Rouge!' sets Broadway opening

Mayor Bill de Blasio answers questions at a

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Fired DOI commissioner slams de Blasio in letter

The South Street Seaport spot serves Thanksgiving on

Eat and Drink

Thanksgiving food mash-ups to try this season

Manhattan's Yorkville neighborhood, once known for its German

Entertainment

Yorkville's history was 'shaped by immigrants'

Police released an image of man they said

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Man puts swastika sticker in subway car: Cops

The city plans to build an animal shelter

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Bronx animal shelter victory has advocates focused on Queens

Housing Works Bookstore Cafe stocks thousands of books,

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Donations keep Housing Works Bookstore Cafe stocked

Thanksgiving meals are packed with donated turkeys by

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Brooklyn teen fills 'completely bare' fridges on LES

Ammazzacaffé bartender Victoria Ratermanis takes dinner orders from

Eat and Drink

Fall in love with these restaurants & bars along the L

Staten Island police responded to a 911 call

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Body found floating off Staten Island: Cops

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 03: Macy's Debuts

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Meet the new Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade balloons

Luquana McGriff of A Cake Baked in Brooklyn

Eat and Drink

Brooklyn Navy Yard kiosk puts a spotlight on local businesses

Chanel Lewis was arrested Feb. 5, 2017, in

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What we know about the Karina Vetrano case

Rita Hayworth in the Charles Vidor-directed "Cover Girl,"

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Rita Hayworth's weeklong tribute at Film Forum

The MTA unveiled two options for fare hikes

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Your monthly commute could increase to $127

Patricia Arquette and Eric Lange each gained 40

Entertainment

'Dannemora' cast transformed to become prison break's players

Citymeals on Wheels will distribute Thanksgiving meals this

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Where you can volunteer for Thanksgiving

Richard Matt, left, and David Sweat escaped Clinton

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A timeline of the 2015 NY prison break