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Liquor bottles at a bar (file/credit: David L Ryan-Pool/Getty Images)

N.J. Bars, Restaurants Accused Of Passing Off Cheap Spirits As Top-Shelf Liquor

More than two dozen bars and restaurants across New Jersey are accused of selling low-quality booze to customers who ordered top-shelf brands.

2013/05/22

Sandy-Ravaged Staten Island Homes Vandalized After Extensive Renovations

The owners were back to square one Wednesday at three Sandy-ravaged homes that were rehabbed by volunteers on Staten Island, after vandals stole the copper wire and plumbing.

2013/05/15

An alligator that was found walking in the parking lot of a Pathmark supermarket in Baldwin, NY on Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2012 (credit: Handout via Sophia Hall/WCBS 880)

Illegal Reptile Amnesty Day Planned In Suffolk County

The Suffolk County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals will be holding an amnesty day later this month, where anyone who is keeping an illegal reptile can turn the animal in, no questions asked.

2013/04/17

Runners react near Kenmore Square after two bombs exploded during the 117th Boston Marathon on April 15, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Credit: Alex Trautwig/Getty Images)

Suffolk County Police Warn Of Internet Scams Related To Boston Bombings

Experts are also of the opinion that such false websites and social media account will increase in number over the coming days, Suffolk Police said.

2013/04/17

Severe Storms Spark Lightning Fire In Queens, Bring Outages

A round of severe thunderstorms cut power, and brought lightning that struck a home and caused a fire in Queens on Wednesday evening.

2013/04/10

New signage installed at South Ferry Station (credit: MTA.info)

Old South Ferry Loop Station To Reopen Thursday Morning

The old loop station will be in operation in time for the morning commute, while the newer terminal continues to undergo extensive repairs.

2013/04/03

Police In Brooklyn To Warn Drivers Who Leave Electronics Out In Cars

We’re all familiar with the advice, “If you see something, say something,” and if police in Brooklyn see a smartphone or tablet lying in your parked car in plain view, they will be saying something to you.

2013/04/03

Kangaroo Meat On The Menu At Astoria Eatery

If you’ve never tried kangaroo meat, you can change that just by hopping over to Astoria, Queens.

2013/03/27

The Seal of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) - File / Photo: Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images

Couple Accused Of Trying To Set Up Day Care To Drug, Molest Children

Authorities said a Brooklyn couple set out to open a babysitting business where they would drug and molest the children in their care.

2013/03/20

A rat is seen in Bushwick, Brooklyn (credit: Holli Haerr, 1010 WINS)

Residents In Bushwick, Brooklyn Say Rats Are Taking Over

Residents of the Bushwick section of Brooklyn have been complaining that their neighborhood is overrun with rats – and they said the city is not taking action.

2013/03/20

Third Night Of Protests In Wake Of Brooklyn Police Shooting Result In Handful Of Arrests

A relative of a 16-year-old boy who was shot and killed by police last weekend in Brooklyn was arrested at a protest Wednesday evening.

2013/03/13

Students Shocked By Video Showing ‘Fetus Killing’ Game At Hunter College

Some students were shocked Wednesday evening by a YouTube video showing male students at Hunter College pretending to stab and kill fetuses.

2013/02/27

The keyboard of an Apple laptop. (credit: CBS)

Survey: Many Older Workers Not Planning On Retiring Soon, If At All

A new survey Tuesday indicated that many people approaching retirement age have no intention of stopping working.

2013/02/27

Police sketches of Bronx subway robbery suspects. (NYPD)

Police Looking For Suspects Wanted In Bronx Subway Robberies

Police said there have been three attacks, one in December and two in January. All three incidents happened at the station at Grand Concourse and East 175 Street on the D line, police said.

2013/02/20