Author: Midtown Tribune NYC
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Farms worry as NYC considers foie gras ban
A proposed ban on the sale of foie gras in New York City is supported by animal welfare advocates. But that could mean trouble for farms outside the city that are the premier U.S. producers of the French delicacy. (Sept. 2) AP Official video.
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Iconic Paris Theatre in NYC closes its doors
After more than seven decades in the heart of Manhattan, the Paris Theatre has closed its doors for the last time. A note was posted on the theatre’s doors on 58th Street this week saying that its lease had ended. Rumors had been circulating about its closure since June. The iconic Paris Theatre opened in…
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James Comey responds to DOJ inspector general report
FBN’s Ashley Webster on the Department of Justice inspector general’s report on former FBI Director James Comey. FOX Business Network News video.
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Ex-Uber exec charged with theft of Google trade secrets
Anthony Levandowski, a former Uber exec who oversaw its self-driving efforts, was charged by federal prosecutors on Tuesday with 33 counts of theft and attempted theft of trade secrets from his former employer, Google. He self-surrendered to law enforcement following the indictment, according to a law enforcement official.CNN Business video
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The Queen suspends parliament ahead of Brexit
Queen Elizabeth agreed to suspend Parliament until October 14. FOX Business Network news video.
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Governor Andrew Cuomo Announces the Grand Opening of Second Span of the Kosciuszko Bridge
August 28, 2019 – New York City – Grand Opening of Second Span of the Kosciuszko Bridge – Second span of Kosciuszko Bridge set to open Thursday as major Brooklyn-Queens project finishes ahead of schedule NY Gov. Cuomo official video.
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NYPD To Detail Security Measures For J’ouvert Festival
The New York Police Department is expected to outline details security measures for the annual J’ouvert Festival and West Indian Day Parade celebrations happening on Labor Day in Brooklyn. CBS2 New York News video.
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Smoke Shop Robbed At Gunpoint
A Manhattan smoke shop was robbed at gunpoint, and it was all caught on camera.CBS New York News video.
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Park Attack Victim Speaking Out About Possible Hate Crime
Police are investigating a possible hate crime in Crown Heights, Brooklyn. where 63-year-old Abraham Gopin was attacked with a paving stone while exercising in a park. CBS2 New York News video.
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Man Hit With Paving Stone In Possible Hate Crime
Police are investigating a possible hate crime in Crown Heights. A 63-year-old man was attacked with a paving stone while exercising in a park. CBSN New York’s Jenna DeAngelis has the details.CBS New York News video.
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1 dead, 5 hurt in NYC construction site collapse
A construction worker was killed and five were injured when the third story of a building pancaked down onto workers at a Bronx construction site around noon on Tuesday. Construction was underway at a four-story apartment being built at East 208th Street near Steuben Avenue in Norwood when one of the floors collapsed onto six…
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Welcome To The End Of The World With AOC
AOC took to Instagram Live where she spelled out the end of the world. Welcome to the apocalypse, AOC style. The DC News video.
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80 people indicted in massive internet fraud case
Federal investigators are searching for suspects in an internet fraud case that nearly anyone who’s received a suspicious e-mail from Nigeria will recognize. At least 11 were arrested Thursday in Southern California. The 80 suspects are charged with money laundering, fraud and identity theft. Prosecutors say millions of dollars were stolen from unsuspecting people online.…
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Sanders’ plan to protect journalism draws concern
Capitalist Pig Hedge Fund’s Jonathan Hoenig, former investment banker Carol Roth, Media Research Center’s Dan Gainor, FOX Business’ Kristina Partsinevelos and Layfield Report CEO John Layfield on Sen. Bernie Sanders’ (I-Vt.) plan to protect journalism from corporate influence. FOX Business Network
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Man stabs woman, tries to sexually assault her in NYC park
Police are searching for a man behind a disturbing attack in a Bronx park. It happened early Sunday morning at Shoelace Park in the Wakefield section. Authorities say the suspect seen in a surveillance video stabbed a 29-year-old woman multiple times before trying to sexually assault her. He then fled the scene.ABC7 New York News…
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Mayor de Blasio Speaks at the West Indian American & Caribbean American Heritage Reception
Mayor de Blasio Speaks at the West Indian American & Caribbean American Heritage Reception.NY City Hall official video.
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Trump makes a big promise if Republicans win in 2020
Capitalist Pig Hedge Fund’s Jonathan Hoenig, 1 Empire Group John Burnett, River Twice President Zachary Karabell and former investment banker Carol Roth on how Democrats will react to President Trump’s promise to potentially lower taxes. FOX Business Network video.
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Prostitute arrested in death of chef found in NYC
A law enforcement source says a woman is under arrest in connection to three deaths — including a head chef of a well-known NYC restaurant who was found dead last week. Angelina Barini, 41, is facing charges of conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute one or more substances containing fentanyl, according to…
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Dangerous algae blooms found in water in Central Park and Prospect Park
Officials are warning that children and pets should be kept away from some bodies of water in Central Park and Prospect Park, that have tested positive for potentially dangerous algae blooms. The State Department of Environmental Conservation says water testing confirmed the presence of a bacteria that may produce toxins. It was found in the…
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Famous Queens Pepsi-Cola sign gets new look, leaves many with bad taste
An iconic sign in Queens has a new companion. The famous Pepsi-Cola sign along the East River in Long Island City is now sharing its landmarked space with an illuminated JetBlue logo. It’s a promotion that will continue for the next few months as part of the new partnership, but it’s leaving some with a…