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New York City Parks Department says work is underway to rebuild and restore the legendary New York State Pavilion for future generations to enjoy. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports.

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Opening statements began Monday in the hush money trial of former President Donald Trump.

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The federal judge appeared skeptical of the argument the MTA and federal transportation officials hadn't done their due diligence.

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Cohen was back in the hot seat for a third day of testimony as defense lawyers painted him as someone who will say whatever it takes to put the presumptive Republican presidential nominee behind bars.

Michael Cohen, star witness in Trump hush money trial, grilled on his record of lying

Cheaper airfares and pent-up travel demand are fueling an expected passenger increase at Kennedy, LaGuardia and Newark.

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The U.S. Victims of State Sponsored Terrorism Fund has issued just four distributions of money since 2015 as its source of funds has nearly dried up, the bill's sponsors said.

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The museum, which opened 10 years ago at Ground Zero, will offer the free entry monthly starting June 3.

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City officials announced that they will bring together a range of experts from across the country for its inaugural National Urban Rat Summit on Sept. 18 and 19.

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The Valley Stream contractor was found guilty in the 2019 death of a 5-year-old in Brooklyn.

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The driver of the car implicated in the killing of Det. Jonathan Diller last month said he went to buy some liquor and upon his return to the vehicle had no idea the other man in his car accused of shooting Diller was going to start firing, according to records.

'Justice for our hero, brother Jonathan Diller'

Former President Donald Trump was in court as jury selection began in his hush money criminal trial.

Trump: 'This is political persecution'

NYPD officials said officer Jonathan Diller and his partner were investigating a man who had what appeared to be a gun in his sweatshirt before the fatal encounter on March 25 in Queens.

New details in fatal shooting case

A grand jury has indicted Guy Rivera and Lindy Jones in connection with the shooting that led to the death of NYPD Det. Jonathan Diller of Massapequa Park, officials disclosed Monday.

Indictments in killing of NYPD officer

Guy Rivera was charged with first-degree murder in the fatal shooting of NYPD officer Jonathan Diller of Long Island during a traffic stop in Far Rockaway, authorities said.

Accused shooter charged with first-degree murder of NYPD officer

Lindy Jones, 41, the driver involved in the fatal shooting of NYPD officer Jonathan Diller, is facing felony weapons charges. The alleged shooter remains hospitalized awaiting charges, police said. NewsdayTV's Jasmine Anderson reports.

Lindy Jones, 41, charged in NYPD officer's death

Those who knew NYPD Officer Jonathan Diller, from Massapequa Park, were in shock on Tuesday over his death from a gunshot at a vehicle stop Monday night in Far Rockaway. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports.

'It just breaks my heart to think about the loss, the tremendous loss'

NYPD Officer Jonathan Diller, 31, of Massapequa Park, was fatally shot Monday evening while conducting a vehicle stop in Far Rockaway.

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Daniel Penny will go to trail Oct. 8 after he was accused of fatally choking a homeless man on a New York City subway last year, a judge says.

LI man accused of choking a homeless man to death

Gov. Kathy Hochul and New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced a new task force that will focus on snaring drivers who use phony or doctored license plates to dodge tolls, red light and speed cameras, and to flee crime scenes undetected.

Going after 'ghost vehicles'

Gov. Kathy Hochul is rolling out a five-point plan to alleviate subway riders' concerns, including deploying 750 National Guard troops into the transit system. Newsday's Alfonso Castillo reports.

'People worry they could be next'

New York City FC stadium across from Citi Field gains initial approval. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

NYCFC Stadium gets initial approval

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