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Michael Fugee in court on May 21, 2013 (credit: Steve Sandberg/1010 WINS)

Once-Accused Pedophile Priest Held On $25,000 Bail In New Jersey

The Rev. Michael Fugee, 52, traded in his collar for an orange prison jumpsuit, handcuffs and shackles during his brief court appearance in Bergen County on Tuesday morning, 1010 WINS’ Steve Sandberg reported.

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Sen. Robert Menendez and other officials in front of the Bayonne Bridge on May 20, 2013 (credit: Monica Miller / WCBS 880)

Officials Announce Details On Bayonne Bridge Lifting

The Bayonne Bridge is about to reach new heights to allow bigger cargo ships up the east coast, such as those that will pass through the new locks of the Panama Canal.

2013/05/20

U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (credit: Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Gillibrand Announces Legislation To Ease Student Loan Burdens

U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) has proposed new legislation to ease the burden for students who have taken out loans to pay for their education.

2013/05/19

15-year-old pianist Jason Cordero at the Herald Square station. (credit: Monica Miller/WCBS 880)

Dozens Audition For MTA’s ‘Music Under New York’ Program

About 70 soloists and groups will be given five minutes to impress a panel of judges for a chance to perform in the New York City transit system.

2013/05/13

Mother's Day Brunch at Make The Road New York, May 12, 2013. (credit: Monica Miller/WCBS 880)

Immigration Advocates Push For Comprehensive Reforms

At an event at Make The Road New York, some organizers said immigration reform would be an important Mother’s Day gift for some.

2013/05/12

Mayoral Candidates Talk Education At Teachers’ Union Forum

Six mayoral candidates touted their education policies Saturday at a panel hosted by the United Federation of Teachers.

2013/05/11

Starting line of 2013 TD 5 Boro Bike Tour. (credit: Monica Miller/WCBS 880)

Thousands Of Cyclists Take To The Streets For Five Borough Bike Tour

In all, organizers expect 32,000 riders to take on the course through all five boroughs. It is the biggest bike ride in the U.S.

2013/05/05

Sen. Charles Schumer announces support for legislation to make 3D printed guns illegal, May 5, 2013. (credit: Monica Miller/WCBS 880)

Schumer Announces Support For Measure To Make 3D Printed Guns Illegal

The 3D technology allows the user to input a a digital blueprint that is then produced in three dimensions in hard molded plastic.

2013/05/05

New York U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand in Union Square - May 3, 2013 (credit: Monica Miller / WCBS 880)

Launch Of New Movement For Female President Has Spotlight On Gillibrand

The recently retired Hillary Clinton hasn’t announced whether she’ll run or not for the Oval Office, but the Madam President campaign is underway and Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand spoke out Friday on her plans for 2016.

2013/05/03

New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg (R) speaks during a news conference as Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly listens at City Hall announcing that the two men accused of carrying out last week's bombing of the Boston Marathon planned an additional bomb attack on New York's Times Square on April 25, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

Bloomberg: New York City Was Next Target For Boston Bombing Suspects

They weren’t coming to party. The NYPD said Thursday that the Boston Marathon bombing suspects were planning to come to New York City to detonate their remaining explosives in Times Square.

2013/04/25

A man talks on his cell phone on the subway platform at 14th Street and Eighth Avenue in Manhattan. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)

Underground Wi-Fi Service Expanding To 30 More Subway Stations

After testing Wi-Fi in a handful of stations last year, the city is now expanding service to 30 additional stations, including Times Square, Rockefeller Center and Columbus Circle.

2013/04/25

Earth Day Volunteers At Floyd Bennett Field in Brooklyn on April 22, 2013 (credit: Monica Miller/WCBS 880)

Earth Day Volunteers Do Their Part To Protect The Environment

For some, Earth Day took on a special meaning this year in parts of the Tri-State Area ravaged by Superstorm Sandy.

2013/04/22

Sen. Charles Schumer holds a press conference on the sequester and furloughs of air traffic controllers. April 21, 2013. (credit: Monica Miller/WCBS 880)

Sequester Budget Cuts To Hit FAA, May Trigger Nationwide Delays

About 50,000 FAA employees including 15,000 air traffic controllers are being forced to take a furlough day every other week until the end of September because of the cuts.

2013/04/21

Increased security at Central Park 4-miler. April 21, 2013. (credit: Marla Diamond/WCBS 880)

Security High As Runners Take Part In Two Races Around The City

There are increased security measures like bomb-sniffing dogs and a no backpacks rule in effect for the four-mile “Run For The Park” race in Central Park and the 9/11 Memorial 5K run and walk in Lower Manhattan.

2013/04/21

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie (file / credit: Governor's Office)

Christie Reminds Residents To Remain On Alert, Offers Assistance To Boston Following Fatal Blasts

Gov. Chris Christie said he has been in constant contact with his senior staff and the head of the state Department of Homeland Security who are keeping a close eye on the security situation across the state.

2013/04/16

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