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UFT Backs Bill Thompson In Mayor's Race

Michael Mulgrew, the president of the United Federation of Teachers, announced this evening that the powerful teachers' union is backing former City Comptroller Bill Thompson in the mayoral race, saying Thompson will "not only make a great mayor, but a great partner" for the education system, students and their families.

UFT Backs Bill Thompson In Mayor's Race

Updated 6:09 PM

Sources: Bronx Teacher Charged With Raping His 10-Year-Old Student

Police arrested this morning a Bronx elementary school teacher for the alleged rape of his 10-year-old female student, according to sources. The teacher was immediately reassigned from the school and will have no contact with any students, according to the Department Of Education.

Sources: Bronx Teacher Charged With Raping His 10-Year-Old Student

Updated 5:32 PM

NY1, NY1 Noticias To Co-Host Democratic Mayoral Debate On Latino Issues

Latino issues will take center stage in the race for mayor Wednesday tonight as the seven Democratic candidates will square off in a debate hosted by NY1, NY1 Noticias and the Latino Leadership Institute. | The debate will air live at 7 p.m. on NY1 and with Spanish interpretation on NY1 Noticias, and will be streamed live on ny1.com and NY1noticias.com.

NY1, NY1 Noticias To Co-Host Democratic Mayoral Debate On Latino Issues

Updated 5:37 PM

Law Enforcement Sources Say Possible Human Remains Found At Mobster's Former Home

Law enforcement sources tell NY1 that possible human remains have been found at the former Queens home of infamous local mobster Jimmy Burke.

Law Enforcement Sources Say Possible Human Remains Found At Mobster's Former Home

3:56 PM

Driver Charged With DWI In Wild East Village Wreck

A Queens man was charged with DWI this morning after police say his car jumped a curb on Second Avenue and tore through a sidewalk, injuring six people - one critically - before coming to a stop.

Driver Charged With DWI In Wild East Village Wreck

Updated 2:54 PM

Queens Elementary School Teacher Convicted Of Sexual Abuse Of Students

A Queens elementary school school teacher has been convicted of sexually abusing five of his students.

Queens Elementary School Teacher Convicted Of Sexual Abuse Of Students

5:21 PM

Former Giants Punter Dave Jennings Dead At 61

Longtime New York Giants punter and sports broadcaster Dave Jennings died Wednesday morning at the age of 61.

Former Giants Punter Dave Jennings Dead At 61

3:17 PM

Soul's Survivors: Bill Withers' Songs Are Felt In Heart And Soul

As part of his Soul's Survivors series, NY1's Dean Meminger filed the following report on Bill Withers, who didn't start his career as a professional singer until he was in his 30s but ended up writing songs that captured everyday emotions.

<i>Soul's Survivors:</i> Bill Withers' Songs Are Felt In Heart And Soul

Updated 06/16/2013 04:12 PM

E3 Wrap-Up 2013: New Music Games Really Know How To Teach

In part three of this week's five-part series recapping some of the top titles from the E3 video game convention, NY1's Adam Balkin takes a look at how music games -- a genre which has recently fallen on hard times -- is trying to make a comeback through innovative new features.

<i>E3 Wrap-Up 2013:</i> New Music Games Really Know How To Teach

11:38 AM

"World War Z" Stars Recall Fright Factor At NYC Premiere

Whipple's World

The expected summer blockbuster "World War Z", starring Brad Pitt as a zombie-fighting hero who is saving the world from a zombie invasion, premiered Monday night in Times Square.

"World War Z" Stars Recall Fright Factor At NYC Premiere

The Book Reader: Books Still Cover Gender's Judge Factor

The Book Reader

Andrew Losowsky of The Huffington Post reports for NY1 on newly released book titles and the world of publishing in "The Book Reader."

<i>The Book Reader:</i> Books Still Cover Gender's Judge Factor

Supreme Court Ruling To Have Significant Impact On Genetic Testing

Health

A major ruling by the Supreme Court Friday will have a major impact on scientific research and genetic testing. NY1 health reporter Erin Billups recently visited a genetics lab in the Bronx to take a closer look at what this means for New Yorkers.

Supreme Court Ruling To Have Significant Impact On Genetic Testing

Sound Advice: Rod Argent Talks Zombies' "Odyssey And Oracle"

Sound Advice

In his latest "Sound Advice" report, WFUV DJ Eric Holland spoke with Rod Argent of the Zombies, who explained one of rock's enduring classics, "Odyssey and Oracle."

<i>Sound Advice:</i> Rod Argent Talks Zombies' "Odyssey And Oracle"

NY1 From The Floor PM: FedEx Profits Fall 45 Percent

NY1 wraps up the day on Wall Street from the floor of the New York Stock Exchange.

NY1 From The Floor PM: FedEx Profits Fall 45 Percent

In The Papers 6/19/13

NY1 takes a look at what’s in today’s New York City newspapers.

In The Papers 6/19/13

NY1 Online: The Call 6/18/13

John Schiumo hosts the June 18, 2013 episode of The Call.

<i>NY1 Online:</i> The Call 6/18/13

11:22 AM