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When The Media Treats White Suspects And Killers Better Than Black Victims
News outlets continue a rich tradition of racially biased coverage.<p><i>Editor’s note: We’re republishing this story, which first ran in August 2014, in light of a New York Post headline earlier this week that described a white murder suspect as a “clean-cut American kid.” Police have identified</i> …
CrimePolice: Man Attacks Four Women In One Hour On Staten Island
<b>NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) —</b> A Staten Island neighborhood is on edge as police search for a violent attacker who tried to sexually assault four women in …
CrimePort Authority engineer tracks down lost dog’s owners
She’s fur-ever grateful.<p>An adorable lost dog was reunited with her owners Tuesday after an engineer spotted her sleeping alone in Staten Island — and …
New York CitySome Staten Islanders open to a Michael Grimm comeback
After NY1 first reported that Michael Grimm is set to announce that he'll run for Congress again, Staten Islanders weighed in on the idea.
New York CityDriver pulls over and tries to rape three women on Staten Island
A motorist forced a 14-year-old girl to perform oral sex on him and groped three woman on Staten Island early Tuesday, police said.
CrimeDe Blasio punts some big decisions until after Election Day
On some of the thorniest issues facing his reelection, Mayor Bill de Blasio has a simple answer: Ask me in December.<p>As he coasts toward a second term, de Blasio has shown little appetite for controversial issues, punting a handful of no-win decisions until after Election Day.<p>The delays include some …
Rikers IslandDemoted EMT boss says he was branded a racist for no reason
An EMS supervisor says he’s been falsely branded a racist and is suing the city for demoting him after a first responder under his command hung a …
New York CityCoastal flood warnings in effect as Hurricane Jose spins offshore
Rip tides and beach erosion from the storm could bring flooding to Brooklyn, Southern Queens, and Staten Island.
WeatherMalliotakis could run for other office if mayoral bid fails: GOP chairman
Assemblywoman Nicole Malliotakis could emerge from the mayoral race as a contender for governor or other statewide office in 2018, GOP state Chairman …
New York CityDeath of 7-month-old Staten Island boy deemed a homicide
The death of a boy whose mother brought him into the hospital more than a day after he'd already died has been deemed a homicide.
CrimeCuomo, Nudged, Finally Gives de Blasio the Nod in Mayor’s Race
ALBANY — It wasn’t effusive, electric, or particularly enthusiastic, but there it was: On Monday, Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo endorsed Mayor Bill de Blasio’s run for a second term.<p>But if this were a paid endorsement, the mayor might want to consider asking for a refund.<p>The endorsement came not at a …
New York CityThe media today: Ethics questions hamper Murdoch Sky bid
<b>Last week, UK Culture Secretary</b> Karen Bradley referred 21st Century Fox’s proposed takeover of Sky to a competition regulator—a major blow to the …
Rupert MurdochGarner's mom calls on officials to push chokehold cop punishment
Eric Garner's still-grieving mom met with the city agency that investigates police misconduct Monday.
JusticeCuomo endorses rival and fellow Democrat de Blasio for mayor
ALBANY, N.Y. — New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has endorsed his frequent rival and fellow Democrat Bill de Blasio for a second term as mayor of New York …
Andrew CuomoDe Blasio's GOP foe has a challenger of her own
The Republican assemblywoman faces a fight for her Brooklyn-Staten Island seat<p>Assemblywoman Nicole Malliotakis, the Republican running to unseat …
Bill de BlasioEric Garner's Mother Still Wants Officer In Chokehold Incident Fired
<b>NEW YORK (CBSNewYork)</b> — The mother of Eric Garner, who died in a police chokehold on Staten Island in 2014, met with the Civilian Complaint Review …
PolicingTrump Casts a Shadow Over Malliotakis's NYC Mayoral Bid
The Republican candidate for New York City mayor, Assemblywoman Nicole Malliotakis, is talking about homelessness and transit, traffic and schools.<p>One thing she isn’t spending much time discussing: Her support for President Donald Trump, a Republican, for whom she voted last year and who has been …
PoliticsIn reversal, Cuomo endorses de Blasio's re-election bid
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Monday endorsed Mayor Bill de Blasio for re-election.<p>Speaking on "The Brian Lehrer Show," Cuomo said the mayor has his support …
Bill de BlasioReport: Michael Grimm Is Really About To Run For Congress Again
Last month, a report surfaced that convicted felon/press critic Michael Grimm was thinking about attempting a political comeback. And while Hiram …
New York CityEx-Staten Island pol Michael Grimm moves to reclaim Congress seat
Disgraced former Staten Island Rep. Michael Grimm is gearing up for a bid to reclaim his old seat in Congress.
New York CityTrump reportedly flip-flops on Paris climate deal decision
In a surprising about-face, the Trump administration has decided against pulling out of the Paris climate accord, according to a report in the Wall …
ClimateDisgraced ex-congressman set to announce run for office
Disgraced ex-congressman Michael Grimm is set to announce a bid to win his old seat back, according to reports.<p>Grimm, who was released from federal …
New York CityThe Retiree Who Rides an Electric Bike With Her Dog
<b>Lucille Harris, Retired</b><p><b>Nice bike!</b><br>When I saw someone else riding an electric bike a few years ago, I thought, <i>I have to have this.</i> My three sons said …
FashionStaten Island Con Edison workers provide services to Irma victims
Staten Island Con Edison workers traveled to Florida to help with recovery efforts after Hurricane Irma.
New York CityBlack Heritage Family Day celebrated with parade, food and live music
The annual celebration was held on Saturday at Tappen Park in Stapleton.
New York CityJet skier plows into ferry near the Statue of Liberty
A jet skier crashed into a ferry near the Statue of Liberty Saturday afternoon, according to authorities.<p>The personal watercraft was cruising in the …
Statue of LibertyCelebrate Oktoberfest at NYC bars and street fairs
Hit up these parties and cultural experiences across the city where cheers of "prost" are sure to be heard.
New York CityNYC rap legends take center stage at Meadows festival in Queens
The Meadows Music and Arts Festival brought a hip hop heavy lineup to Citi Field — with lots of rappers representing NYC performing.
Red Hot Chili PeppersFactbox: In U.S. police killings of black men, law generally sides with officers
(Reuters) - The acquittal on Friday of a white former St. Louis police officer in the 2011 shooting death of a black man is the latest in a nationwide series of racially tinged police killings that mostly ended in the exoneration of the officers involved.<p>The former St. Louis officer, Jason …
PolicingBill de Blasio, fierce Walmart critic, has been curiously quiet about Amazon’s NYC warehouse
Last week, when Amazon announced plans to build a distribution center in Staten Island–its first in New York City–the press release contained fawning statements from the usual array of local officials. New York’s governor, Staten Island’s borough president, and the CEO of Empire State Development …
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