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Waters off NYC could rise more than 6 feet by end-of-century, according to predictions adopted by New York state officials this week.
Dozens of pedestrians rushed to help a cyclist hit by a car at 6th Avenue and 23rd Street on Tuesday night.
Plus: Snowfall estimates for Thursday just keep on rising.
The First Lady wants $150 million for the "tremendous harm" the Daily Mail caused to her reputation.
The 2-year-old was kidnapped from Staten Island by her dad, Johnny Woo, police said. He was taken into NYPD custody when the pair was found.
Also: An unidentified pyromaniac has been setting innocent groceries on fire in Brooklyn, and the Met is having some serious money problems.
"I've never seen so many people simultaneously reach into their bags and pockets looking for tissues and Purel."
Tens of thousands of summer jobs are available for New Yorkers between the ages of 14 and 24.
Some tips from NYPD union prez Patrick Lynch on bending the mayor to your will.
Immigrants from the seven Muslim-majority countries listed in Trump's ban should technically be protected by this week's court rulings.
Also: An NYC school for gifted students sent kids home with an unnerving letter this week on elevated lead levels in 7 campus water sources.
A bold new city law would pull hookahs, cigarettes and other smoking products from bodega shelves and window displays.
A scuffle broke out at NYU Thursday night between cops and activists on both the right and left.
Also: Wondering where your bodega man went? He's fighting for his rights. We're live from the giant Yemeni bodega worker rally in Brooklyn.
Local boy Bernie Sanders will send Brooklyn College's graduating class into the world with a commencement address at Barclays this spring.
Also: A mob-era city legend is remembered by friends and fans, and yesterday's freakishly perfect snowfall is remembered via Instagram pics.
"Are you okay?" a bystander asks.
BREAKING: "We are incredibly grateful that our family will be growing by two, and we thank you for your well wishes. - The Carters."
Time Warner customers could see a major payday if the NY Attorney General wins in court.
Not all snow pics are created equal.
