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NY to build more needle exchange centers in rural areas

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New York Jets kicker Sam Ficken (9) reacts with teammates after kicking the winning field goal during an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Ficken FG, controversial call lead Jets past Dolphins 22-21

By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. - Associated Press

Time running out for NY to nix public campaign financing

By MARINA VILLENEUVE - Associated Press

FILE - This Oct. 6, 2016, file photo shows an exterior of the Javits Center during the first day of New York Comic Con. New York City lawmakers are poised to adopt legislation requiring “bird-friendly” glass on all new construction to cut down on the tens of thousands of birds who die flying into the city's buildings every year. (AP Photo/Steve Luciano, File)

NYC set to require ‘bird-friendly’ glass on new construction

By KAREN MATTHEWS - Associated Press

New York Jets running back Le'Veon Bell (26) runs the ball against Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Germaine Pratt, center, during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Gary Landers)

Jets rule out RB Le’Veon Bell vs. Dolphins with illness

By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. - Associated Press

PHOTO GALLERY: A selection of pictures from the past week

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New York Rangers' Kaapo Kakko, top, of Finland, celebrates a Rangers goal against Columbus Blue Jackets' Joonas Korpisalo, of Finland, during the first period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Panarin leads Rangers to 3-2 over Blue Jackets

By ROBERT DENHARD - Associated Press

Then-New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg and Diana Taylor arrive for the State Dinner in honor of the Prime Minister of India at the White House in Washington, D.C. Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009. (Michael Connor/The Washington Times) ** FILE **

Michael Bloomberg says his live-in girlfriend would be ‘de facto first lady’ if he wins election

By Jennifer Harper - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Thursday, July 11, 2019 file photo, Harvey Weinstein, left, arrives at court for a hearing related to his sexual assault case in New York. Harvey Weinstein is scheduled to appear in a New York City courtroom Friday, Dec. 6, 2019 for a pretrial hearing in his rape and sexual assault case. The hearing is one of many courts have scheduled across the state in advance of an overhaul of the state's rules for setting bail for criminal defendants. (AP Photo/Richard Drew, File)

Weinstein accused of misusing ankle monitor; $5M bail sought

By TOM HAYS and RYAN TARINELLI and MICHAEL R. SISAK - Associated Press

NY gives green light to expanding $15 minimum wage

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Judge: Turkish bank can’t deny knowledge of criminal charges

By LARRY NEUMEISTER - Associated Press

FILE - In this June 26, 2019, file photo, musician R. Kelly departs from the Leighton Criminal Court building after a status hearing in his criminal sexual abuse trial in Chicago. On Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019, Cook County Judge Lawrence Flood ordered Kelly to stand trial on one of four sexual abuse cases on Sept. 14, but it remains unclear which of the cases prosecutors will take to trial first. (AP Photo/Amr Alfiky, File)

R. Kelly charged with paying bribe before marrying Aaliyah

By TOM HAYS - Associated Press

Upstate NY police say they won’t enforce anti-harassment law

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Man accused of failing to care for his ailing mother

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In this Nov. 25, 2019, photo, wind turbines slowly rotate over corn fields in Warsaw, N.Y. Renewable energy groups are pushing New York to help meet its ambitious climate change goals by charging electric generators for the carbon pollution they create. Putting a price on carbon will help New York meets its aggressive goal of 70% of its electricity coming from wind, solar and other renewable sources by 2030, the Alliance for Clean Energy New York said in a report. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson) **FILE**

Renewable energy groups push NY to put a price on carbon

By MARINA VILLENEUVE - Associated Press

Michael Bloomberg served three terms as mayor of New York City when the city previously had a strict two-term limit on mayors. (Associated Press)

Michael Bloomberg backs marijuana decriminalization, says feds should not intervene in state laws

By Andrew Blake - The Washington Times

NYC to replace some delivery trucks with cargo bikes

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FILE - In this Monday, Oct. 21, 2019 file photo, New York Jets inside linebacker C.J. Mosley (57) plays during the first half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots , in East Rutherford, N.J. C.J. Mosley’s injury-shortened first season with the Jets is officially over. The star linebacker was placed on injured reserve Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2019 after playing in just two games because of a severe groin injury suffered in New York’s season-opening loss to Buffalo. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun, File)

Jets place LB C.J. Mosley on season-ending IR

By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. - Associated Press

Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon (28) runs the ball against New York Jets outside linebacker Jordan Jenkins (48) and strong safety Jamal Adams (33) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Frank Victores)

Adams’ injury latest to hit Jets’ short-handed secondary

By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. - Associated Press

This photo from Tuesday, March 28, 2006 , shows New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg listening as he testifies about gun control before Congress in Washington. Mr. Bloomberg, a Democratic candidate for mayor, is on the defensive about his support of sin taxes on vices like smoking and sugary drinks, which disproportionately impact lower-income Americans. The former mayor says such taxes help encourage Americans to quit or cut back on those vices, and hence promotes their health. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, File)

Trump campaign is right to block Bloomberg News

By Ethan Epstein - The Washington Times