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In a House Race With Big Names, 2 Women With Local Ties Rise
Two months ago, the megawatt contest for a rare open House seat in New York City seemed destined to be…
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A Mother on a Mission: World-Class Music for Everyone
After Don Shirley performed with his trio before an appreciative audience in the Putnam High School auditorium in November 1965,…
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Prosecutor Who Investigated Police Corruption Will Lead N.Y.P.D. Watchdog
A veteran city prosecutor who investigated police corruption over a three-decade career will become the next inspector general for the…
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New York May Face ‘Tip of the Iceberg’ With Polio, Health Chief Says
New York State health officials on Thursday intensified their push for people who have not been immunized against polio to…
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Opponents of Outdoor Dining Renew Fight Against Sheds
Good morning. It’s Friday. We’ll see why a coalition from across the city is challenging streeteries. We’ll also look at…
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20 Years at 30,000 Feet: A Flight Attendant Answers Readers’ Questions
As a flight attendant who has been on the job for 20 years, it’s easy to take my travel insights…
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Transportation Dept. Proposes New Rule to Ease Air Travel Chaos for Passengers
Amid an infuriating summer for air travel, the Department of Transportation is proposing changes to federal policy that guide flight…
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Sri Lankan Family Wins a Long Battle to Stay in Australia
MELBOURNE, Australia — Four years ago, immigration officers arrived at dawn to rip a Sri Lankan family away from the…
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Facing Energy Crisis, Germans, Warily, Give Nuclear a Second Look
LANDSHUT, Germany — When Angela Merkel pulled the plug on nuclear power after the Fukushima meltdown, she set Germany on…
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Republicans Begin Adjusting to a Fierce Abortion Backlash
Republican candidates, facing a stark reality check from Kansas voters, are softening their once-uncompromising stands against abortion as they ...