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Top NYC news: City starts year with spike in major crimes; mural honors Kobe, Gianna; more

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Published on February 05, 2020
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Here's the most recent top news you may have missed in New York City.

New York City starts year with spike in shootings, major crimes; NYPD, critics blame bail reform

The NYPD has released its first monthly crime stats since the state enacted its new bail reform initiatives, and it shows an increase in nearly all crimes except murders and rapes.

Read the full story on ABC New York, WABC.

New York City basement apartment crackdown ramps up

The city Department of Buildings issued over 5,000 violations to landlords for illegal apartment conversions in 2019, a 10% increase from 2018.

Read the full story on Real Deal NYC.

Former HUD head Shaun Donovan files for New York City mayor's race

Former Obama housing secretary Shaun Donovan has filed papers to run for mayor of New York City in 2021.

Read the full story on ABC New York, WABC.

Mural in New York City honors Kobe, Gianna Bryant

When the piece is finished, it will include the names of everyone killed in the helicopter crash.

Read the full story on ABC30 Action News.

Cross-examination drives key Weinstein accuser to tears

A key accuser in the New York City rape trial of Harvey Weinstein broke down in tears on the witness stand on Monday during an exhaustive cross-examination over the nature of her relationship with the once-powerful movie mogul.

Read the full story on Boston Herald.


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