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Reward Offered After Two Pull Knife On Livery Driver

The New York State Federation of Taxi Drivers is offering a $1,000 reward to anyone with information after a livery cab driver was robbed at knifepoint Tuesday by two passengers heading to the Bronx.

1:16 PM

NYU Grads Get Supreme Sendoff At Yankee Stadium

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor addressed 15,000 student graduates at New York University's 180th commencement ceremony Wednesday at Yankee Stadium.

Updated 2:51 PM

State Senate Approves Bill Designed To Improve Roadway Safety

The bill was passed as a reaction to an accident last month where a Honda Pilot launched over a guardrail on the Bronx River Parkway, killing seven.

2:40 PM

Bronx Principal Accused Of Lewd Workplace Speech Is Demoted

A Bronx principal accused of making sexual comments about a copier in front of female staff members is getting reassigned to a different school and demoted to assistant principal, but some of his former co-workers wished he had left months before.

Updated 05/15/2012 11:01 PM

Sources: Feds To Retry Espada On Corruption Charges

The U.S. Attorney's office is planning to retry former State Senate Majority Leader Pedro Espada Jr. on four corruption charges that led to a deadlocked jury in Brooklyn federal court yesterday, sources tell NY1.

Updated 05/15/2012 10:45 PM

Report: Grand Jury Hears From Officers In Case Of Unarmed Bronx Teen

The grand jury investigating the police shooting death of Ramarley Graham has heard testimony from two the NYPD officers and sergeant who were following the 18-year-old back in February, according to a published report.

05/14/2012 09:34 AM

Small Budget "Virginia" Has Big Draw At SoHo Premiere

Whipple's World

Actor Jennifer Connelly walked the red carpet in SoHo this week for the premiere of "Virginia", written and directed by fellow Academy Award winner Dustin Lance Black.

App Wrap: "StillShot," "SpellTower"

The App Wrap

NY1 highlights the coolest and newest apps for your cell phone or mobile device in the twice-weekly segment “App Wrap.”

Doctor Continues Battle Against Heart Disease

Health

Dr. Antonio Gotto Jr., well-known for his work with cholesterol-lowering drugs, recently updated a manual based on changes in the field of cardiology.