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The New York journalist Pete Hamill, an acclaimed columnist, editor and novelist who dominated pages at the city's tabloid newspapers, died on Wednesday.He was 85.His brother, Denis Hamill, and literary agent Esther Newberg both confirmed the writer's passing to NBC News. Hamill fell at his Brooklyn home on Saturday and…

(Reuters) - Journalist Pete Hamill, a columnist, editor and author who personified the great New York City newspaper wars of a bygone era, died on Wednesday at age 85, the New York Daily News reported. Hamill, a lifelong New Yorker, passed away at a New York City hospital where he…

Aug 5 (Reuters) - New York City journalist and author Pete Hamill died on Wednesday at age 85, the New York Daily News reported. Hamill, a lifelong New Yorker who covered both the city and embarked on international assignments, passed away at a New York City hospital where he was…

Jennifer Lawrence Joins Twitter for a Good CauseHow the other side lives!  There are a few perks that come with being one of the highest paid actresses in Hollywood. One of those perks is beautiful homes, and Jennifer Lawrence is no stranger to the life of luxury. Four years after…

We talked to the award-winning writer about The City We Became, her latest groundbreaking, world-quaking book, and why it feels so prescient. The people of New York City have long been considered its heart, their energies an undercurrent rippling beneath every block. But what if the city itself was a living,…

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio addresses media while accepting 250,000 face masks donated to city health workers by the United Nations to help with the coronavirus outbreak at U.N. Headquarters in New York City, March 28, 2020. (Andrew Kelly/Reuters) The city is sinking into lawlessness, and the mayor…

Alexis Okeowo writes about some of the many teen-agers working in grocery stores and restaurants in New York City, who are grappling with the pressure to help support their families, protect vulnerable loved ones, and plan for their futures.Read More

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Women receiving standard treatment in New York City for ovarian, uterine, and cervical cancers are not at increased risk of being hospitalized for or dying from COVID-19 due to their cancer, a new study shows. The researchers found that neither having cancer nor receiving treatment for it, which can come…

Revel, a moped ride-sharing service, suspended operations in New York City on Tuesday, hours after the second fatal crash involving one of the company's scooters on the city's streets."New York riders — starting today, NYC service will be shut down until further notice. We’re reviewing and strengthening our rider accountability…