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Monday, May 06, 2013  State Sen. John Sampson has been indicted on charges of embezzlement, obstruction of justice and lying to the FBI.

Wednesday, March 13, 2013  Albany County District Attorney P. David Soares says Eric Green of Brooklyn also faces charges of assault, aggravated assault on a police officer and robbery.

Friday, March 01, 2013  Federal authorities say platinum-selling rapper Ja Rule is in a New York City jail with a July release date.

Tuesday, February 26, 2013  Dinosaur BBQ is opening new locations in Buffalo and Brooklyn.

Wednesday, January 16, 2013  A New York City man has been sentenced to five years in prison and ordered to repay seven banks nearly $300,000 he stole from them in a credit card scam.

Sunday, January 13, 2013  A 23-year-old contestant from Brooklyn, N.Y., has won the title of Miss America.

Wednesday, December 19, 2012  New Yorkers who got into minor trouble in Manhattan have been sentenced to Sandy -- to help with cleanup efforts after the devastating storm.

Monday, December 17, 2012  Thousands of men and women in Santa suits have taken to the streets of New York City to bring some good cheer, be a little naughty and donate food for Hurricane Sandy victims.

Tuesday, November 13, 2012  Two government officials say the former Brooklyn-Battery Tunnel, one of New York City's last major thoroughfares knocked out of service by Superstorm Sandy, will soon reopen to all traffic.

Tuesday, October 30, 2012  Governor Andrew Cuomo is giving a briefing on the status of New York City and other areas impacted by Sandy at 11:00 am.

Thursday, October 18, 2012  Undercover officers in NYC make an arrest in a terrorist sting.

Friday, September 14, 2012  Authorities say three men have been charged with identity fraud and making bogus credit cards in a scheme that netted about $300,000.

Tuesday, July 17, 2012  A New York City bus driver is being hailed as a hero for saving a 7-year-old girl who fell three stories from a Brooklyn building.

Tuesday, July 17, 2012  The Syracuse-based Dinosaur Bar-B-Que chain has selected a site for its Buffalo restaurant and plans to open the eatery next summer.

Wednesday, June 06, 2012  The Corning Museum of Glass is unveiling plans for a $64 million expansion that will include one of the world's largest facilities for glassblowing demonstrations.