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Top NYC news: 2 tourists violently attacked, suspects sought; 'bird-friendly' glass required; more

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Published on December 09, 2019
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Here's the most recent top news you may have missed in New York City.

Remembering John Lennon, 39 years after his murder in NYC

John Lennon was shot to death by a deranged fan on Dec. 8, 1980 and, although the beloved Beatle died too young, his songs, dreams and vision live on through his fans and loved ones.

Read the full story on 6abc Action News.

Police: 2 tourists violently attacked, tasered at subway stop in New York City

Police are looking for a pair of suspects after two tourists from Israel were violently attacked and tasered at a subway stop in Brooklyn.

Read the full story on 6abc Action News.

AOC and Bernie Sanders say 'I told you so,' as Amazon, Facebook move to NYC

Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Presidential candidate Bernie Sanders are taking a victory lap, after Amazon.com, Inc. and other technology giants leased millions of square feet of office space in New York City -- without the billions of dollars in government support that Amazon tried to negotiate earlier this year. 

Read the full story on Bloomberg.

NYC offers free parking to delivery firms’ cargo bikes

Cargo bikes operated by freight companies will be given free access to commercial loading spaces in New York City in a bid to reduce congestion.

Read the full story on The Wall Street Journal.

NYC set to require 'bird-friendly' glass on new construction

New York City lawmakers are poised to adopt legislation requiring “bird-friendly” glass on all new construction in an effort to cut down on the tens of thousands of birds who die flying into the city's buildings every year.

Read the full story on WRAL TV.


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