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An image of the District 3 press conference Friday for a new initiative pushing dog owners to keep the streets clean.
An image of the District 3 press conference Friday for a new initiative pushing dog owners to keep the streets clean. (Photo courtesy of Erik Bottcher's office)

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West Village Dog Poop Problem Needs Action, Councilman Says

There will be added numbers of the DSNY's Enforcement Unit in Council District 3 to patrol for owners not cleaning up after their dogs.

Accused Mom Killer Held Without Bail As Grisly Details Emerge: Report

There will be added numbers of the DSNY's Enforcement Unit in Council District 3 to patrol for owners not cleaning up after their dogs.

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Man Snatches 6-Year-Old's Yarmulke In Bed-Stuy Hate Crime: Cops

The NYPD's Hate Crimes Task Force is investigating the robbery, which happened in front of a local school, police said.

Innocent Woman Caught In Crossfire In East Harlem Shooting: Police

A woman was shot on an East Harlem street corner Sunday evening when she was caught in the crossfire between two rival groups, police said.

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Bomb Threat Prompts Evacuation At Prep School Near Bayside: NYPD

This is reportedly the second time this year that the Catholic school has faced violent threats, which weren't credible in either instance.

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