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NYC composer’s long-lasting back pain gone after novel surgery

In the 1980s, Emmy-nominated composer Steve Sandberg was crossing a road in Britain when a Mack truck crashed into him, sending him flying into a road sign and starting a 40-year battle with back pain. Last year, he finally had enough: The Upper West Side pianist, who served as lead composer and musical director for […]

11-year-old migrant boy arrested over violent NYC phone robbery: sources

An 11-year-old immigrant boy was arrested after a robbery on a New York subway in which a subway strap attendant was hit in the head and his cell phone was stolen, NYPD and law enforcement sources said Wednesday. Police sources said the baby-faced assailant and a 17-year-old boy were both arrested on suspicion of attacking […]

Council finance chair Justin Brannan files for NYC comptroller run

The Rocker, the President, and the “Lady in Red.” New York City Councilman Justin Brannan is considering running for New York City’s Comptroller seat in next year’s election, The Washington Post has learned. The Brooklyn Democrat, who currently serves as the City Council’s finance chairman, filed paperwork with the Campaign Finance Committee on Tuesday that […]

NYC migrant crisis costs will crack eye-popping $5 billion on shelters, security and food

The economic damage from the migrant crisis continues. New York City data shows the city has spent more than $5 billion on immigrant services, including nearly $2 billion just on housing for the hordes of newcomers flocking to the city. The startling figures, published in the city’s online report, are: Asylum Seeker Funds Tracking SystemAccording […]

NYC pols from all boroughs urge NY Gov. Kathy Hochul to keep rule limiting pot shops

City council members from each ward are calling on Governor Kathy Hawkle to block the state’s Cannabis Control Commission’s efforts to allow more licensed marijuana stores to open in New York City neighborhoods. Nine members of the council’s “Common Sense” Caucus sent a letter to Hochle on Monday slamming what critics call a half-baked proposal […]