Overlook Manor, a former Manhattan College dorm, will soon house migrant families amid NYC's ongoing asylum-seeker crisis, sparking mixed community reactions and concerns over transparency.
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by Izania Gonzalez and Alaska St. Clair
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8/9/24
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U.S. Rep. Ritchie Torres introduced a bill to fund panic buttons and surveillance for bodegas to combat violent crime. The legislation aims to protect essential small businesses in vulnerable communities.
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by Izania Gonzalez
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8/9/24
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Frass Box, greater Riverdale's first state-licensed dispensary, opened in June at 3633 Kingsbridge Ave. After a two-year application process, it will offer various cannabis products.
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by Eric Harvey
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8/1/24
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Mayor Eric Adams cracks down on unlicensed smoke and cannabis shops in NYC, closing Exotic Land for illegal sales of cannabis and flavored vapes near Riverdale. Legalization status and enforcement detailed.
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By Izania Gonzalez
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6/16/24
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Spuyten Duyvil apartment raid reveals narcotics operation yielding 25+ pounds of fentanyl, cocaine, $100K cash. Two arrested. Law enforcement collaboration praised.
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By Eric Harvey
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5/19/24
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Drug raid at 536 Kappock St. in Spuyten Duyvil results in narcotics seizure by law enforcement agencies.
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By Eric Harvey
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5/8/24
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The man arrested for the murder of Hasan Richburg in Kingsbridge Heights last month will be in court again next week for his arraignment.
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By ERIC HARVEY
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3/11/24
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A pair of armed moped riders reportedly robbed a delivery driver at gunpoint on Feb. 23, making off with some cash and a cell phone.
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By ERIC HARVEY
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3/11/24
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Police are searching for three male robbers who allegedly robbed a 21-year-old man last month in Kingsbridge.
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By ERIC HARVEY
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2/29/24
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Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz has put his name on two bills that would criminalize disruptive acts of protest. One would make it a misdemeanor if protesters disrupt speakers at an event, while the other would charge protesters who block a public road or bridge with a felony for domestic terrorism.
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By ERIC HARVEY
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2/29/24
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