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Brain-injury survivors use new lease on life to run NYC Marathon: ‘Do it for those who can’t’
“God decided to give me a chance to do this. I’m not going to squander it.”
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How a bird ‘no one ever sees’ drove tons to a Long Island golf course
A Long Island golfer spotted an extremely rare avian for these parts perched over a golf course on the East End, leading to a flock of bird enthusiasts traveling from hours away to get a glimpse.
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“The marathon makes me so proud to be a New Yorker … It reminds me what a gift it is to be a part of this crazy community.”
MTA expands use of barriers to stop subway surfers — but doubtful riders make ‘Chuck E. Cheese’ comparison
“Put up metal spikes on top of the [roof], like they do for the birds,” a straphanger suggested instead.
Ex-tenant accused of violently mugging 99-year-old NYC landlord who died of stroke faces felony charges
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