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Construction unions seek NY prevailing wage loophole fix

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In this Oct. 10, 2017 photo provided by the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision, inmate Herman Bell is poses for a photo at the Shawangunk Correctional Facility in Shawangunk, N.Y. Bell, a former member of a 1970s black radical group who was convicted of fatally shooting two New York City police officers has been granted parole. (New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision via AP)

Ex-radical convicted in 1971 police killings gets parole

By JENNIFER PELTZ - Associated Press

Wright out at least 2 more months; Cespedes hurt

By BILL WHITEHEAD - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 10, 2017, file photo, New York Jets quarterback Josh McCown (15) throws against the Denver Broncos during the first half of an NFL football game Denver. The Jets and quarterback McCown have agreed on a one-year deal, McCown’s agent Mike McCartney announced Tuesday, March 13, 2018, on Twitter. (AP Photo/Joe Mahoney, File)

Jets bringing back QB Josh McCown on 1-year deal

By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. - Associated Press

NY governor launches new effort to help Puerto Rico

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FILE - In this Feb. 27, 2018, file photo, Major League Baseball free agent second baseman Neil Walker fields a ground ball during infield drills before a scrimmage game in Bradenton, Fla. A person familiar with the negotiations says free agent infielder Neil Walker and the New York Yankees are close to an agreement on a one-year contract for about $5 million. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Monday, March 12, 2018, because an agreement would be subject to a successful physical. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, File)

Neil Walker, Yankees agree to $4M, 1-year deal

By RONALD BLUM - Associated Press

Imperial Beach Mayor Serge Dedina points towards a beach that was closed due to sewage water contamination as it flowed from Tijuana, Mexico, behind, through the Tijuana River, left, and out to sea Friday, March 3, 2017, in Imperial Beach, Calif. Dedina has called it, "the tsunami of sewage spills." For more than two weeks last month, a stench of feces, ammonium and laundry detergent wafted through the air in Imperial Beach. Sewer repair work in Tijuana, caused an estimated 143 million gallons to spill into the United States and the Pacific Ocean for 18 days. A Mexican official challenged those findings on Friday after a week of public uproar. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

Mayor Serge Dedina uses taxpayer money to fight oil companies

By Ben Wolfgang - The Washington Times

Yellow buoys that a New York police officer said are suspending a helicopter that crashed into the East River float next to a NYPD police boat at a pier in New York on Sunday, March 11, 2018. The helicopter crashed into New York City's East River Sunday night and flipped upside down in the water, killing at least a few people aboard and leaving some others in critical condition, officials said. (AP Photo/Andres Kudacki)

The Latest: Copter crash probe will eye floats, even photos

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This image made from video provided by the New York City Police Department shows the scene of a helicopter crash in the East River in New York on Sunday, March 11, 2018. A Federal Aviation Administration spokeswoman said Sunday the Eurocopter AS350 went down just after 7 p.m. Sunday in the waterway just north of Roosevelt Island and is &quot;reportedly inverted in the water.&quot; (New York City Police Department via AP)

The Latest: All 5 passengers killed in NYC helicopter crash

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Comedian Kathy Griffin speaks during a news conference, Friday, June 2, 2017, in Los Angeles to discuss the backlash since Griffin released a photo and video of her displaying a likeness of President Donald Trump's severed head. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Kathy Griffin touring after Trump severed head photo outrage

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This image made from video provided by the New York City Police Department shows the scene of a helicopter crash in the East River in New York on Sunday, March 11, 2018. A Federal Aviation Administration spokeswoman said Sunday the Eurocopter AS350 went down just after 7 p.m. Sunday in the waterway just north of Roosevelt Island and is &quot;reportedly inverted in the water.&quot; (New York City Police Department via AP)

Eurocopter AS350 Helicopter crashes in New York City’s East River

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FILE - This June 12, 2017, file photo shows former Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano at a news conference at the Metropolitan Transportation Authority headquarters, in New York. Mangano and his wife, Linda, will be on trial in Central Islip beginning Monday March 12, 2017. The indictment charges that Mangano received bribes and kickbacks to help a businessman obtain guaranteed loans. Linda Mangano is charged with accepting a $450,000 no-show job at the businessman's restaurant and lying to federal investigators. Also on trial is John Venditto, a former Oyster Bay town supervisor. All three have pleaded not guilty to a 13-count indictment alleging extortion, bribery, fraud and obstruction. (AP Photo/Richard Drew, File)

County head accused of taking kickbacks heads to trial

By LARRY NEUMEISTER - Associated Press

Joseph Percoco, former top aide to Gov. Andrew Cuomo accused of bribery, leaves court after a judge dismissed a jury for the weekend in his trial, Friday, March 9, 2018, in New York. (AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews)

Bribery case puts spotlight on Cuomo, who could escape glare

By DAVID KLEPPER - Associated Press

This image released by ABC shows, from left, Lionel Richie, Katy Perry, Ryan Seacrest and Luke Bryan in New York. Richie, Perry and Bryan are the judges on the next season of &quot;American Idol,&quot; premiering March 11 on ABC. (Eric Liebowitz/ABC via AP)

One-time star ‘American Idol’ tries for a second act on ABC

By LYNN ELBER - Associated Press

In this Friday, March 9, 2018 photo provided by HBO, comedian Kathy Griffin appears with host Bill Maher on &quot;Real Time With Bill Maher, in Los Angeles. Griffin is embarking on her comeback, some nine months after she provoked outrage — and lost much of her work — by posing with a fake severed head that appeared to depict President Donald Trump. Griffin announced on HBO's &quot;Real Time With Bill Maher&quot; on Friday night that she had just booked upcoming shows at New York's Carnegie Hall and at Washington's Kennedy Center — &quot;Trump's backyard,&quot; she called it. (Janet Van Ham/HBO via AP)

Kathy Griffin to do new shows, 9 months after Trump photo

By JOCELYN NOVECK - Associated Press

Virginia guard Kyle Guy (5) celebrates as the final seconds wind off the clock against North Carolina in the championship game of an NCAA college basketball game during the Atlantic Coast Conference men's tournament Saturday, March 10, 2018, in New York. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

Virginia beats North Carolina for ACC title

By Ralph D. Russo - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 21, 2016 file photo, millionaire real estate heir Robert Durst sits in a courtroom in Los Angeles. Prosecutors in the Los Angeles murder case against eccentric New York real estate heir Durst say his victim's words should be used against him in court. Prosecutors filed nearly 400 pages of documents Friday, March 9, 2018, to argue that hearsay testimony be allowed to help prove Durst killed Susan Berman in 2000 to silence what she knew about his first wife's mysterious 1982 disappearance. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, Pool, File)

Prosecutor: Victim’s words should be used against Durst

By BRIAN MELLEY - Associated Press

Florida man charged with sex abuse of 3 children in NY

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Duke guard Trevon Duval (1) misses a dunk against Notre Dame during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Atlantic Coast Conference men's tournament Thursday, March 8, 2018, in New York. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

ACC loves NYC: Expect tournament to be back in Brooklyn

By RALPH D. RUSSO - Associated Press

New York art foundation acquires art located in Utah desert

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