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NY Legislature returns, faces tough choices on budget, MTA

By DAVID KLEPPER - Associated Press

This photo released by Costa Rica's Public Safety Ministry shows people standing at the site of a plane crash near in Punta Islita, Guanacaste, Costa Rica, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017. A government statement says there were 10 foreigners and two Costa Rican crew members aboard the plane belonging to Nature Air, which had taken off nearby. (Costa Rica's Public Safety Ministry via AP)

Families from Florida, NY die in Costa Rica plane crash

By JAVIER CORDOBA - Associated Press

Crime in New York Illustration by Greg Groesch/The Washington Times

New York City crime statistics show a safe city, but many New Yorkers don’t feel safe

By Paul Davis

People taking part in Coney Island's annual New Year's Day Polar Plunge frolic in the surf in New York, on Monday, Jan. 1, 2018. Temperatures hovered at about 17 degrees (-8 Celsius) for the annual tradition that began in 1903. (AP Photo/Peter Morgan) .

Hundreds take part in frigid Coney Island Polar Bear plunge

By DAVID JAMES JEANS - Associated Press

New York Rangers left wing J.T. Miller (10) controls the puck against the Buffalo Sabres in the first period of the NHL Winter Classic hockey game at CitiField in New York on Monday, Jan. 1, 2018. The Rangers won 3-2 in overtime. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

J.T. Miller’s OT goal lifts Rangers past Sabres in Winter Classic

By Vin A. Cherwoo - Associated Press

NY Legislature convenes: Top issues for 2018 session

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New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) looks to pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan)

Giants close dismal season with 18-10 win over Washington

By TOM CANAVAN - Associated Press

FILE- In this Dec. 31, 2008 file photo, Allison Smith of Jacksonville, Fla, left, tries to keep warm as she and others take part in the New Year's Eve festivities in New York's Times Square. Brutal weather has iced plans for scores of events in the Northeast U.S. from New Year’s Eve through New Year’s Day, but not in New York City, where people will start gathering in Times Square up to nine hours before the famous ball drop. (AP Photo/Tina Fineberg, File)

The Latest: Times Square New Year ‘a beautiful experience’

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Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton (14) passes the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens in Baltimore, Sunday, Dec 31, 2017. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

NFL Today, Week 17

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New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady puts on a coat on the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Lewis scores twice, Patriots secure home-field with 26-6 win

By KYLE HIGHTOWER - Associated Press

This photo released by Costa Rica's Civil Aviation press office shows the site of a plane crash in Punta Islita, Guanacaste, Costa Rica, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017. A government statement says there were 10 foreigners and two Costa Rican crew members aboard the plane belonging to Nature Air, which had taken off nearby. (Costa Rica's Civil Aviation press office via AP)

10 US citizens, 2 locals killed in Costa Rica plane crash

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New York Knicks forward Kristaps Porzingis (6) dunks over New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) and center DeMarcus Cousins (0) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Saturday, Dec. 30, 2017. The Knicks won 105-103. (AP Photo/Jonathan Bachman)

Jack hits tiebreaking free throws, Knicks beat Pelicans

By LES EAST - Associated Press

Vermont and New Hampshire hospitals ink air ambulance deal

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New York launches pharmaceutical take-back program

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New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio speaks during a news conference after fire crews responded to a building fire Thursday, Dec. 28, 2017, in the Bronx borough of New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Bill de Blasio credits low murder rate to NYPD’s relationship with local communities

By Sally Persons - The Washington Times

In this Dec. 8, 2017, photo, Mark Santiago and his son, Jayson, 15, show Jesus Cordillo, left, how to use a solar powered light they are donating to Corfillo along with a water filtration system at his home in Comerío, Puerto Rico. (Spenser Heaps/The Deseret News via AP)

Fathers, sons learn lessons of love, service in Puerto Rico

By AMY DONALDSON - Associated Press

File- This Dec. 24, 2017, file photo shows New York Jets head coach Todd Bowles reacting during the second half of an NFL football game in East Rutherford, N.J. Bowles said he isn’t worried about having to find ways to motivate his team this week, even with its postseason prospects gone. “We've got some prideful guys and we fight and we understand where we are but that doesn't mean we don't try to go out and win every ball game and this week will be no different for us,” he said. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun, File)

Jets give GM Maccagnan, coach Bowles 2-year extensions

By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. - Associated Press

Troy police investigate multiple deaths at 158 Second Ave. on Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2017, in Troy, N.Y. Police say four people have been found dead and may have been killed in an apartment in New York's capital region. The bodies were discovered Tuesday afternoon in a basement apartment in a house in Troy, a city near Albany. Troy police say the deaths are being treated as suspicious. (Lori Van Buren/The Albany Times Union via AP)

The Latest: Sister of slain woman is raising her older son

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Ferry gets stuck on sandbar with 27 people aboard off NYC

By JENNIFER PELTZ - Associated Press

Yankees president Levine excited about offseason moves

By DAN GELSTON - Associated Press