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While native wildflowers are generally the preferred roadside attraction, most of the plants growing along uncultivated roadsides and in empty fields are invasive species that do not have particularly attractive flowers and are better adapted for disturbed environments than native species....

Surveillance video on the Staten Island Ferry captured a man jumping overboard on Thursday night from the St. George-bound vessel, according to the U.S. Coast Guard.

"I was attempting to rationalize to someone who makes fake Facebook pages and challenges people to duels."

On Thursday, District Attorney Michael E. McMahon announced the installation of drug disposal pharmacies.

The only part of the 18-point plan that has been implemented is a campaign to encourage drivers to use public transportation or ride their bikes

The city will spray pesticide from trucks in the East Shore on Tuesday night to reduce risk of West Nile virus transmitted by mosquitoes, officials said.

Travis club as been shuttered by the NYPD, at least temporarily, after an NYPD court filing accused it of being a hotbed of criminal activity including prostitution and shootings.

The Department of Transportation will conduct paving efforts in Bulls Head, Port Richmond, Clifton and Mariners Harbor next week

If the Columbus statue is removed from its pedestal outside Central Park, Donovan wants it transferred to Great Kills Park.

Touch Gentleman's Club in Travis has been shut down by the authorities.