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Top NYC news: Tenants concerned over virtual doorman systems; 4th suspected suicide this month; more

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Published on June 28, 2019
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Here's what you need to know about what's happening in New York City.

We did it, they hid it: Black woman created the "home security system with television surveillance" in 1966

Marie Van Brittan Brown was born on this date in 1922. She was an African American nurse and inventor. 

Read the full story on Jose Grinan FOX 26.

'Better Bin' trash can contest finalists set for trial on New York City streets

The finalists of the Better Bin litter basket prototype competition have been announced and are ready to be tested out on the streets of New York City.

Read the full story on ABC New York, WABC.

New York City tenants concerned over new virtual doorman systems

Tenants are concerned as a growing number of landlords in New York City are considering installing new facial recognition and virtual doorman technology in their buildings.

Read the full story on ABC New York, WABC.

4th suspected suicide this month for New York City police

NEW YORK (AP) - A New York City police officer has died in a suspected suicide, the fourth such death in the department this month. Police say the off-duty officer was found dead late Wednesday at his Hicksville, Long Island, home. 

Read the full story on MySanAntonio.

Kevin Durant could take free-agent meetings in New York City

Impending free agent Kevin Durant has made it known several times that he can't be recruited. 

Read the full story on Sports Naut.


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