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Police blocked off the scene of a pit bull attack on Staten Island on April 6, 2013 (Credit CBS 2)

Police Shoot Down Pit Bull After Woman Is Attacked On Staten Island

Police shot and wounded a pit bull on Staten Island Saturday, after a girl was injured when three of the dogs got loose.

2013/04/06

Ambulance (file / credit: clipart.com)

2 Hospitalized Following Staten Island Hit-And-Run

A white pickup truck was traveling north when it supposedly slammed into two male pedestrians in a cross walk before fleeing the scene.

2013/04/06

Rescue Workers At Ground Zero (credit: Beth A. Keiser/AFP/Getty Images)

More Possible Human Remains Found In WTC Debris

Some 2,750 people died at the World Trade Center in the Sept. 11 attacks, but remains of only 1,634 people have been identified.

2013/04/04

Rescue Workers At Ground Zero (credit: Beth A. Keiser/AFP/Getty Images)

Report: 18 Potential Human Remains Found In WTC Debris

A total of 18 pieces that might be human remains were found in debris from around the World Trade Center, according to a published report.

2013/04/03

Rehana Hussain (credit: NYPD)

Cops: Queens Woman Targeting Purses Left In Shopping Carts

Rehana Hussain, 43, has struck at least eight times since January, police said. In nearly every case, she removes cash, credit cards or other property from victims’ wallets or purses while they’re shopping or distracted, police said.

2013/04/03

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New York’s 5 Best Go-Kart Racing Spots

If you are looking for a way to get the whole family’s motor running, then go karting may be just the sport. A short ride from the city sits some of the best go kart racing in the state.

2013/04/02

A person walks the line during a drunk driving sobriety test - Dec 15, 2006 - Photo: Joe Raedle/Getty Images

Firefighter, Civilian NYPD Employee Charged With DWI

An FDNY firefighter and a civilian police employee were both arrested and charged with drunken while intoxicated this week.

2013/03/30

Courtroom/File (Photo: CBS 2)

Former S.I. Man Convicted Of Lying About Teaming Up With Terrorists

A terror suspect was convicted in Brooklyn Monday of lying to the FBI about plans to team up with the Taliban or al-Qaeda.

2013/03/25

Marilyn Kaiman

A Million Trees? Not Next To My House, Staten Island Woman Says

As the city continues its Million Trees program of beautifying the city with hardy young trees, there are some residents who have voiced strong opposition to the effort.

2013/03/18

Turkish state media said this man, identified as Ziya Tasali, has been charged with Sarai Sierra's murder. (credit: CBS 2)

Report: Suspect In Staten Island Woman’s Death Charged With Murder

The suspect, identified as 46-year-old Ziya Tasali, was caught Sunday near the Turkey-Syria border after being on the run for more than a month, mostly while hiding in Syria, officials said.

2013/03/18

Turkish state media said this man, identified as Ziya Tasali, has been charged with Sarai Sierra's murder. (credit: CBS 2)

Official: Turkish Man Detained In Death Of Staten Island Mother

Gov. Celalettin Lekesiz says Sunday police caught the suspect – identified only as Ziya T. – in Hatay province, near Turkey’s border with Syria.

2013/03/17

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Parades Honor St. Patrick’s Day In Brooklyn, Staten Island

The flagship parade on Fifth Avenue was held a day early, but two more parades were held in New York City Sunday to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day.

2013/03/17

Asian Longhorned Beetle (file / credit: USDA via Wikipedia)

Asian Longhorned Beetle Eradicated From New Jersey

“I’m proud to announce the eradication of the beetle from Union and Middlesex Counties,” said state Agriculture Secretary Doug Fisher of the locations of the last two clusters.

2013/03/14

FILE - Passengers crowd onto a bus on First Avenue. (credit: STAN HONDA/AFP/Getty Images)

MTA Announces Expansion Of Real-Time Bus Tracking Service

The days of standing at a bus stop wondering when the next bus is going to show up may be coming to an end.

2013/03/14

Detectives Vigil

NYPD Detectives Honored On Staten Island 10 Years After Murders

Residents of Staten Island on Sunday paid tribute to two New York City police detectives who were killed in a notorious shooting 10 years ago to the day.

2013/03/10

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