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'Murf the Surf,' Famed For Natural History Museum Heist, Dies
Jack "Murf the Surf" Murphy, who was also a champion surfer, stole the Star of India sapphire.
WATCH: Homeless Services Cops Cuff LIC Man Who Photographed Them
A new video shows the moment Department of Homeless Services cops arrested a Queens man after he photographed them not wearing masks.
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De Blasio Brushes Off NYC School Reopening 'Confusion'
"I honestly ... do not believe there's a lot of confusion," Mayor Bill de Blasio said Tuesday amid growing school union concerns.
Ribbon Cut At Midtown's Newest Skyscraper: One Vanderbilt
The 1,401-foot skyscraper is now the fourth-tallest in New York City, and was built to preserve views of neighboring Grand Central Terminal.
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MTA Contactless Payment Installed At All Manhattan Stations
The MTA on Tuesday announced that all Manhattan stations are now equipped with the OMNY contactless-payment system.
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