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Row Of Wakefield Stores Destroyed In Six-Alarm Fire

Investigators are working to determine what sparked a six-alarm fire in the Bronx that destroyed a row of stores overnight.

Updated 12:46 PM

Hurricane Earl Edges Closer To North Carolina

President Barack Obama has ordered federal agencies to help North Carolina, as Hurricane Earl edges closer towards the coast – likely bringing high winds and strong surf to our area.

Updated 2:24 PM

Police: Stray Gunfire Wounds 10-Year-Old Brooklyn Boy

Police in East New York are investigating after a 10-year-old boy was wounded by stray gunfire while watching TV inside his home Wednesday night.

Updated 2:10 PM

Safety In Focus As Preparedness Month Begins

With the start of National Preparedness Month, the city's Office of Emergency Management is reminding New Yorkers to be ready by creating a go-bag.

Updated 11:53 AM

DOE Shuffles, Promotes Principals To Keep Stimulus Funds

NY1 has learned the city is accepting $66 million in stimulus money to reform failing public schools, even though the Department of Education is refusing to remove their principals as required.

Updated 9:14 AM

Century 21 To Open Lincoln Center Location

The department store Century 21 has announced plans to open a second Manhattan location, in the Lincoln Center space being vacated by Barnes & Noble.

Updated 10:51 AM

Your Weekend Starts Now 9/2/10

Arts

NY1’s Stephanie Simon offers her picks for great things to do this weekend across the city.

EW Movie Review: "Machete"

Movie Reviews

See "Machete," Robert Rodriguez and Ethan Maniquis' gory, pulpy wink of an action thriller, for star Danny Trejo, who barely cracks a smile or an emotion but makes grade-Z stoic invincibility cool again.

Learning The Art Of The Counteroffer

Real Estate

Whether you are a buyer or a seller, knowing how to negotiate can make all the difference when trying to close a deal.

Parents Who Co-Sign A Teen's Credit Card Need To Set Firm Rules

Money Matters

Parents now often need to co-sign a teenager's credit card, and while they can bail out a child how is starting to drown in debt, there should be firm rules to prevent sustained credit trouble.