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Sister of NYPD officer who took his own life fighting for change

The sister of Robert Echeverria, the NYPD officer who was the ninth on the force to take his own life this year, says she's fighting for change within the department in the wake of the suicides.

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FDNY, NYPD face off at 20th annual Baseball Classic at MCU Park

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The Download: Cyberfishing Smart Rod Sensor

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