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Top NYC news: Man robbed at gunpoint in barbershop; city unveils bike safety plan; more

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Published on October 24, 2019
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Read on for the most recent top news you may have missed in New York City.

Abuse claims put Catholic Church in New York City under scrutiny

Allegations raise questions about Cardinal Timothy Dolan's handling of clergy abuse scandal in the United States.

Read the full story on Al Jazeera.

Man getting haircut robbed at gunpoint in New York City barbershop

Police said it happened as the 30-year-old regular customer was sitting in a chair at Milton's Barbershop on Maujer Street in Brooklyn around 4:30 p.m. on Oct. 14.

Read the full story on ABC Philadelphia, WPVI.

New York City DOT announces 'green wave' bike safety plan

With the number of cyclists killed on the streets of New York rising, city transportation officials have unveiled a new safety program.

Read the full story on CBS New York.

NYC, California sue Postal Service over smuggled cigarettes

Authorities estimate as many as 6 million packs of cigarettes are delivered by mail each year to California and 5 million packs to New York City and state.

Read the full story on NBC LA.


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