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Fire Causes Manhole Explosions in Midtown Manhattan

An underground explosion blew the covers off of two manholes in Midtown Manhattan Wednesday morning, sending people into a panic and bringing traffic to a halt for nearly two hours.

El Salvador Gangs: Former Mayor Rudy Giuliani Tells Central American Country to Go After Two Rival Gangs to Restore Order

Former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani on Monday advised El Salvadorean leaders to forcefully go after two rival gangs in order to quell violence and restore order in the increasingly unstable Central American country.

Chocolatier Maribel Lieberman Pays Homage to her Native Honduras, Opens Cacao Market

Chocolatier and founder of MarieBelle New York (SoHo) Mariben Lieberman has a refined palate, a worldly perspective, and an extraordinary expertise in cacao as evidenced by her signature artisanal ganache, equisitely roasted coffee, and world-class Aztec Hot Chocolate.

US, Cuba Relations: New York's Andrew Cuomo Becomes First Governor to Travel to Cuba in 50 Years

Democratic New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo became the first U.S. governor to visit Cuba in 50 years. As the U.S. federal government continues its diplomatic relations talks with Cuban government officials, Cuomo said he wants New York State and its businesses to be among the first to build trade and marketing partnerships with the island nation.

Madonna Caught Texting During Musical, Creator Bans Her From Going Backstage

Madonna did not watch the second act of "Hamilton" Madonna was spotted texting during most of the second act of "Hamilton," a hip-hop musical about the life of Alexander Hamilton.

New York Cabbie Fined $15,000 for Telling Lesbian Couple not to Kiss

A New York judge has put a high price on love and ordered a local cab driver to pay $15,000 for telling a lesbian couple to stop kissing in his taxi.

New York City Council Challenges Mayor to Hire 1,000 Cops

The New York City Council, which so far has largely marched in lockstep with Bill de Blasio, may be setting up a clash with the mayor as it once again proposed to hire 1,000 additional officers for the local police department.

Serial Bride: New York Woman Faces Charges for Marrying 10 Different Men

An accused serial bride is facing criminal charges after authorities say she got married 10 times without divorcing all of her husbands.

Kentucky Mother Lacey Spears Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison for Poisoning 5-Year-Old Son With Salt

A 27-year-old woman was sentenced to 20 years to life in prison on Wednesday for using salt to poison her 5-year-old son to death.

NY Fire: More Than 19 Injured and Two Missing After New York Explosion and Seven-Alarm Fire

The Thursday afternoon explosion ripped through a sushi restaurant at 121 Second Avenue, sparking a huge fire that claimed four neighboring buildings.

McDonald's Brawl Video: 16-Year-Old Girl Held on $500,000 Bond for Leading Pack That Attack 15-Year-Old Girl in Brooklyn McDonald's

A teen girl with a long, violent rap sheet is being held at Rikers Island on a $500,000 bond for leading a pack of teens in a brutal attack on a 15-year-old girl in a McDonald's restaurant in Brooklyn, New York.

EXCLUSIVE: Soprano Ailyn Perez Talks to Students As Part of Metropolitan Opera Guild Program

Recently, soprano Ailyn Perez spoke with NY Students as part of the Metropolitan Opera Guild's four-day intensive program to prepare aspiring music students for their next big step.

2016 Presidential Election: Republican Chris Christie 'Rapidly Losing Support' Thanks to Jeb Bush?

Republican presidential hopeful Jeb Bush seems to have poached some prominent donors and power brokers from the home state of one of his chief rivals, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie.

New York State Senator Tony Avella Aims to Ban the Sale of Machetes

A New York state senator has proposed legislation that would outlaw the sale of machetes in the state and sentence those in possession of the large knives with up to a year in jail.

Pics and Photos Show Niagara Falls Frozen Over Due to Sub-Freezing Temperatures [Video]

According to reports, Niagara Falls has received more visitors this week than on a typical winter day.

Winter Storm Update 2015: South Prepares for Snow, Northeast Braces for More

Boston sees 13 more inches Sunday Flights across the U. S. are being canceled in anticipation of more snow and ice. Cities in the Northeast have already been hit hard and are expected to get more snow early this week, Fox News reported.

FX 'American Horror Story' Season 4 Cast News: Body of 'Freak Show' Actress With Down Syndrome Jamie Brewer Admired for New York Fashion Week 2015

Actress Jamie Brewer made fashion-show history on Thursday when she became the first model with Down syndrome to step onto the catwalk at New York Fashion Week. The 30-year old best known for her roles on "American Horror Story" wore clothing designed by Carrie Hammer.

'Party King' Dominique Strauss-Kahn Tells France Court He Only Went to a Dozen Sex Parties, Didn't Know Women Were Prostitutes

Former IMF chief and one-time French presidential hopeful Dominique Strauss-Kahn on Monday told a Lille court that had had taken part in only a dozen sex parties and that he did not know the women present at the events were prostitutes.

'Flavor of Love' Star Tiffany ‘New York’ Pollard Reportedly Heading Back to Reality TV & Teaming Up With Mother, Sister Patterson [Watch]

Tiffany “New York” Pollard—best known for starring in the VH1 reality-TV/dating shows “Flavor of Love” and “I Love New York”—is set to star in another brand new and upcoming VH1 TV project.

Michael Bloomberg News: Administration of Former NYC Mayor Reportedly Responsible for 911 System Being $900M Over Budget

An upgrade to New York's 911 emergency communications system is 10 years behind schedule and almost $900 million over budget, the city's official watchdog organization has determined. The Department of Investigation found that the administration of Michael Bloomberg for years mismanaged the overhaul.

Immigration Reform 2015 News: New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo Implements Tougher Immigration Assistance Fraud Laws

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo introduced this week new penalties for individuals or entities who defraud people of immigration-related assistance.
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