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Top NYC news: College student stabbed to death in park; city mulls ban on paper receipts; more

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Published on December 13, 2019
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New York City college student stabbed to death during mugging in Manhattan park

An 18-year-old Barnard College student was stabbed to death during a mugging in a New York City park.

Read the full story on 6abc Action News.

A teen’s agony in Rikers

Nicholas Feliciano, 18, had a history of suicide attempts, but guards stood by for seven minutes, as he tried to kill himself.

Read the full story on The New York Times.

Here's the scoop: Museum of Ice Cream gets permanent home in New York City

It may be cold outside, but that won't stop New Yorkers from indulging in a sweet treat at the Museum of Ice Cream NYC.

Read the full story on ABC New York, WABC.

New York City’s ‘dangerous precedent’ on algorithms

The city's task force on algorithms was supposed to be a beacon of transparent government. It couldn’t even gain access to basic information.

Read the full story on CityLab.

No more paper receipts? This major city is considering a ban

Lawmakers in New York City are considering a ban on paper receipts coated with the chemical BPA.

Read the full story on KPRC2/Click2Houston.


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