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NYC students continue gains in reading and math scores

New York City public school students continued to make gains on state English and math exams this year,

 

Blind Staten Island mom wins appeal to get daughter pre-K seat close to home

"It will be a transition for both of us, but at least it will be an accessible one as a disabled parent."

 

Mosquito larvicide spraying to resume Friday

The helicopter effort is scheduled to take three days, but may be completed in less time.

 

More outlet stores could come to NYC after attorney general's settlement

A settlement won by Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman will allow for more outlets to open in NYC.

 

Powerball jackpot jumps to $700 million

The Powerball jackpot has jumped to $700 million.

 

City moves to shut strip club after alleged prostitution, violence on premises

Touch Gentleman's Club in Travis allegedly is living up to the name, as the city moves to shut it down.

 

Pentagon chief, in Baghdad, says militants are 'on the run'

"They have been shown to be unable to stand up to our team in combat," U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis old reporters after meeting with Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi and other Iraqi government leaders.

 

Local lawmakers: From fitness challenge to Staten Island Zoo funding

Here's a look at what area lawmakers have been up to recently.

 

Wallball Association owner: 'City is putting me out of business'

Jasmine Ray says the high cost of permits are putting her group out of business.

 

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