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New York City agencies scrambled Thursday to prove their Twitter accounts are legit after the social media company removed the all-important blue check from verified high-profile users.
New York City agencies scrambled Thursday to prove their Twitter accounts are legit after the social media company removed the all-important blue check from verified high-profile users. ((AP Photo/Gregory Bull, File) (Peter Senzamici/Patch))

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NYC To Impostor Government Twitter Account: '(Gray) Check Yourself'

City agencies had to scramble after Twitter removed blue checks Thursday that show users — and New Yorkers — which accounts are legit.

From Cinemart Usher To Star: Ray Romano On His Directorial Debut

"Somewhere in Queens, " which hits theaters on Friday, April 21, highlights the story of an Italian American family in the borough.

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Chinese Exile Whose Swanky NYC Hotel Burned Will Remain Behind Bars

A judge Thursday rejected a $25 million bail package for Chinese businessman Guo Wengui, who faces charges in a $1 billion fraud case.

Man Killed In Bed-Stuy, Body Remains Hidden Months Later: NYPD

Two men stashed the body of Martin Wright, 44, after he died Jan. 28, police said. It remained unfound as of Friday.

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LIRR Implements 24/7 Service To Mets-Willets Point, Citi Field

LIRR will reinstate full-time, year-round service at Mets-Willets Point station beginning Monday, April 24.

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