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Young Calgary boy becomes face of Down syndrome campaignAt just four years old, Kolby Swanson is about to embark on quite the journey. The young Albertan is part of a major campaign launching in New York's Times Square.CanadaAug 28, 2023
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Daniel Penny indicted by grand jury in chokehold death of Jordan NeelyPenny's lawyers, Steven Raiser and Thomas Kenniff, said in a statement that Penny had not intended to kill Neely, just hold him until police arrived.U.S. NewsJun 14, 2023
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NYPD reliance on ‘stop-and-frisk’ tactics likely illegal, U.S. monitor saysThe court-appointed federal monitor said using the tactic to combat gun violence is harming communities of colour and running afoul of the law.U.S. NewsJun 5, 2023
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Manhattan parking garage partially collapses, killing at least 1The three-story building fell around 4 p.m., a few blocks from City Hall and the Brooklyn Bridge and less than a kilometre from the New York Stock Exchange.U.S. NewsApr 18, 2023
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22 NYC firefighters injured in Staten Island duplex blaze: ‘Difficult fire’Three New York City firefighters were critically injured Friday in what the commissioner said was a "very close call" as wind-swept flames tore through a Staten Island duplex.FireFeb 17, 2023
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Man wearing Nazi costume booted from New York City bar in viral videoAs the man in a Nazi costume approached the bar, patrons and staff began to shout loud complaints and threats, all calling for the man's removal.TrendingOct 31, 2022
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NYC mayor Adams says he doesn’t feel safe riding subway after woman’s deathAfter Saturday's apparently unprovoked attack on a woman who was pushed in front of a moving train, Mayor Eric Adams initially stressed that, overall, the subway system is safe.WorldJan 19, 2022
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Eric Adams wins race for New York City mayor, 2nd Black leader in city’s historyOther large American cities that held local elections Tuesday saw police and crime become the top issues among voters, with candidates forced to address rising crime rates.PoliticsNov 2, 2021
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Times Square shooting victim says she screamed ‘I don’t want to die’Police Commissioner Dermot Shea said during a Saturday evening news conference that the victims were shot following a dispute involving ``at least two to four'' people.WorldMay 9, 2021
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New York City plans to ‘fully reopen’ on July 1 after year of COVID-19 closuresThe mayor said his optimism reflects the success of a massive drive to get New Yorkers vaccinated.WorldApr 29, 2021
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