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Sen. Gillibrand says she's ending 2020 presidential bid

Democrat Kirsten Gillibrand is dropping out of the presidential race.

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5-year-old found wandering streets in Brooklyn, police search for parents

A 5-year-old boy was found wandering the streets in Brooklyn, and authorities need help finding his parents.

New York law softening pot penalties goes into effect

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - A New York state law softens penalties for possessing small amounts of marijuana and creates a process for erasing certain past offenses.

Mayor, NYPD commissioner get 'no confidence' vote from PBA

The Patrolmen's Benevolent Association, the city's largest police union, has given a "no confidence" vote for Mayor Bill de Blasio and Police Commissioner James O'Neill.

Dorian hits US Virgin Islands as Category 1 hurricane

Dorian became a Category 1 hurricane on Wednesday as it struck the U.S. Virgin Islands, with forecasters saying it could grow to Category 3 status as it nears the U.S. mainland as early as the weekend.

NHTSA to test cameras to replace mirrors in vehicles

Federal regulators are taking a step toward allowing mirrorless cars.

Police: 13-year-old slashed in the face in Bed-Stuy, 11-year-old taken into custody

Police say a 13-year-old boy is recovering after getting slashed in the face in Bed-Stuy.

Safety measures for J'Ouvert Celebrations announced to the public

Top police officials held a news conference this afternoon to announce safety measures ahead of this year's J'Ouvert celebrations.

'Hi Slave' tagged on sidewalk in Brooklyn

People in Bushwick say a disturbing greeting was tagged on a sidewalk and has been there for nearly two months.

Fast food wars: Popeyes popular chicken sandwich is sold out

Popeyes' wildly popular chicken sandwich is already sold out. The chain launched the new sandwich just two weeks ago in a move to compete with Chick-fil-A.

Diversity panel recommends scrapping Gifted & Talented programs in schools

The School Diversity Advisory Group impaneled by the mayor and schools Chancellor Richard Caranza is recommending the city redistrict its public schools and scrap the Gifted and Talented program.