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These artificial reefs off a New York City beach help sea creatures. They might also save lives
NEW YORK (AP) — Almost nothing stood in the way of the pounding waves that crashed into seaside homes in Staten Island's Tottenville neighborhood when Superstorm Sandy struck the city 12 years ago. A narrow strip of sand, some beach scrub and a few lonely trees did almost nothing to slow the...
Ex-FDNY chief pleads guilty to accepting bribes to speed safety inspections
NEW YORK (AP) — A former New York City Fire Department chief pleaded guilty Tuesday to a federal conspiracy charge, admitting that he and others solicited tens of thousands of dollars over two years to give preferential treatment in scheduling safety inspections. Brian Cordasco,...
Q&A: RZA on the nostalgic origins of his first classical album, 'A Ballet Through Mud'
LOS ANGELES (AP) — RZA’s hoarding habit led to his newest adventure in music: a ballet and surprisingly traditional classical album he calls “A Ballet Through Mud.” Early in the pandemic, the 55-year-old Wu-Tang Clan founder, born Robert Diggs, was rummaging through a bag of...
NYPD officer lands $175K settlement over 'courtesy cards' that help drivers get out of traffic stops
NEW YORK (AP) — A New York City police officer has reached a $175,000 settlement with the city in a lawsuit that illuminated the use of the “courtesy cards” that officers dole out to friends and relatives to get out of traffic stops and other minor infractions, according to an agreement filed...
Hilfiger goes full nautical for Fashion Week, with runway show on former Staten Island Ferry boat
NEW YORK (AP) — Tommy Hilfiger loves celebrating New York City and its landmarks. He also loves a nautical theme — and a big surprise. So for his New York Fashion Week show on Sunday night, the designer brought all those elements together in his typically splashy way, inviting...
