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Sunday, August 14, 2016

Sunday, August 14, 2016

[Updated] Reports Of 'Shots Fired' Lead To Terminal Evacuations At JFK Airport Sunday Night

[Updated] Reports Of 'Shots Fired' Lead To Terminal Evacuations At JFK Airport Sunday Night

A preliminary investigation does not indicate shots were fired. The investigation is ongoing.

Extra, Extra: 9/11-Related Cancer Diagnoses Have Tripled Recently

Extra, Extra: 9/11-Related Cancer Diagnoses Have Tripled Recently

Trump's new Star of David meme, Adele's NFL snub, and more end-of-day links.

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Every Shake Shack Is Giving Away 100 Free Burgers Tuesday

Every Shake Shack Is Giving Away 100 Free Burgers Tuesday

The burger chain is commemorating its 100th restaurant opening with 100 free burgers at every location Tuesday.

Pedestrian Killed After Being Struck By An SUV In Queens

Pedestrian Killed After Being Struck By An SUV In Queens

The driver struck the man this morning while making a left-hand turn.

Nearly $240,000 Reward Raised To Find Queens Jogger's Killer

Nearly $240,000 Reward Raised To Find Queens Jogger's Killer

This is in addition to $25,000 offered by the NYPD."

Photos: Crown Heights Tenants Union Protests Landlord Abuse

Photos: Crown Heights Tenants Union Protests Landlord Abuse

A small but determined group of Crown Heights tenants marched to spread awareness of illegal landlord tactics.

Riots Erupt In Racially Divided Milwaukee After Police Shooting

Riots Erupt In Racially Divided Milwaukee After Police Shooting

Residents in the city plagued by long-simmering racial strife faced off with police, setting fire to a gas station and local businesses.

Huge 2003 NYC Blackout Was 13 Years Ago

Huge 2003 NYC Blackout Was 13 Years Ago

The big blackout happened 13 years ago on August 14th. Where were you?

Photos: Hundreds Demand Justice After Imam And His Assistant Murdered

Photos: Hundreds Demand Justice After Imam And His Assistant Murdered

The Bangladeshi Muslim community of Ozone Park was shocked after two religious leaders were executed on Saturday afternoon.

Jerks Set Fireworks Off At Staten Island Mall, Leading To Frenzied Evacuation

Jerks Set Fireworks Off At Staten Island Mall, Leading To Frenzied Evacuation

"I never heard a rumble indoors like that in my life."

This Diabolical, Muggy Heat Will Linger Just A Little Longer

This Diabolical, Muggy Heat Will Linger Just A Little Longer

This swampy heat wave isn't going anywhere.

Photos: Drivers Mar Otherwise Pleasant 'Shared Streets' Experiment

Photos: Drivers Mar Otherwise Pleasant 'Shared Streets' Experiment

All vehicles were asked to drive 5 MPH throughout much of the Financial District, but many ignored the request and yelled at pedestrians to get off the street.

Saturday, August 13, 2016

Extra, Extra: Trump Spokesperson Says Obama Started War In Afghanistan

Extra, Extra: Trump Spokesperson Says Obama Started War In Afghanistan

RIP R2D2, Americans don't want a lot of babies, doggie and cat friends, a study in sunburns, Obama started all the wars, and more day's end links.

Imam, Assistant Shot In Queens In Alleged Hate Crime

Imam, Assistant Shot In Queens In Alleged Hate Crime

An imam and another man returning from prayers were shot in Queens in what police are investigating as a hate crime.

To Fight Zika, NYers Are Calling 311 To Complain About Empty Swimming Pools

To Fight Zika, NYers Are Calling 311 To Complain About Empty Swimming Pools

The health department is unable to fully drain the pools and instead workers treat them with larvicide, a move residents claim is not enough to combat the issue.

A-Rod, Honored In Pre-Game Ceremony, Doubled In A Run

A-Rod, Honored In Pre-Game Ceremony, Doubled In A Run

After a pre-game ceremony that was almost derailed by rain, Alex Rodriguez played his final game as a Yankee and managed an RBI double.

Still Got It: David's Brisket House

Still Got It: David's Brisket House

David's Brisket House is named for the brisket, which is good, but let's talk about the pastrami, which is GREAT.

Photos: Maspeth Residents Protest Proposed Homeless Shelter

Photos: Maspeth Residents Protest Proposed Homeless Shelter

At an event on Thursday, residents loudly opposed the shelter.

13-Year-Old Staten Island Boy Committed Suicide After School Allegedly Ignored Bullying Complaints

13-Year-Old Staten Island Boy Committed Suicide After School Allegedly Ignored Bullying Complaints

A 13 year-old on Staten Island killed himself after leaving a note to his family reporting that his school ignored bullying.

One Dead After 5 People Struck By Lightning In Poughkeepsie

One Dead After 5 People Struck By Lightning In Poughkeepsie

Five people were standing near a tree in a park when they were struck.

Video Shows Police Punching Robbery Suspect During Arrest

Video Shows Police Punching Robbery Suspect During Arrest

The NYPD claims a video of a police officer punching and kneeing a man while he was being subdued is only the end of a long violent fight he started.

Friday, August 12, 2016

'Making A Murderer': Brendan Dassey Gets Conviction Overturned

'Making A Murderer': Brendan Dassey Gets Conviction Overturned

Dassey, then 17, was convicted of murdering Teresa Halbach in 2007.

Extra, Extra: When Flying Cockroaches Attack

Extra, Extra: When Flying Cockroaches Attack

Groundhogs staking out City Hall, Donald Trump sarcasm, Crown Heights gets a Modell's, flying roaches, and more day's end links.

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