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Top NYC news: Arrest made in '70s teen killings; measles declared health emergency

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Published on April 10, 2019
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Read on for the most recent top news you may have missed in New York City.

New York police arrest man wanted for savagely killing teens in 1973

Cops in New York City have busted a man wanted for killing two teenage girls in Virginia Beach nearly half a century ago, The Post has learned. Ernest Broadnax, 80, who’s been living in Jamai…

Read the full story on New York Post.

New York Declares Health Emergency As Measles Spreads In Parts Of Brooklyn

"We cannot allow this dangerous disease to make a comeback here in New York City. We have to stop it now," Mayor Bill de Blasio said, announcing an order that calls for mandatory vaccinations.

Read the full story on NPR.

A N.Y. Firefighter Went to Serve in Afghanistan. He Was Killed by a Roadside Bomb.

Christopher Slutman, who was a staff sergeant in the Marines, was also a decorated 15-year veteran of the New York City Fire Department.

Read the full story on The New York Times.

41-pound fat cat in New York City begins weight-loss journey

One New York City kitty is inviting the world to join him on his weight loss journey as he attempts to shed a few of his 41 pounds.

Read the full story on ABC7 News.

Orthodox Jewish yeshivas banned from sending unvaccinated students to school in New York

The New York City Department of Health said yeshivas in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, that do not comply will face violations and possible closure.

Read the full story on Washington Post.


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