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'THE WHOLE CITY IS IN MOURNING': NYPD Officer Randolph Holder dies after being shot in the head by trigger-happy perp during chase and gunfight in East Harlem

NYPD Officer Randolph Holder, 33, has died after he was shot in the head by a gunman in East Harlem on Tuesday night, police said.

GONZALEZScott Stringer will propose to reform the way city pension funds choose investment companies

Controller Scott Stringer will propose a sweeping change in how the city’s $160 billion pension system chooses investment companies.

More than 100 angry NYCHA tenants march on Gracie Mansion, opposing new project

More than 100 angry NYCHA tenants marched on Gracie Mansion, shouting as well-heeled contributors attend Mayor de Blasio’s gala.

$3.2M CUNY grant to teach immigrants and low-income students at LaGuardia Community College

The City University of New York is hoping a new $3.2 million grant will help it better educate the large population of immigrant and disadvantaged students at LaGuardia Community College.

Man, 56, dies after fire tears through Brooklyn building

A 56-year-old man died and three others were seriously injured in a Brooklyn fire Tuesday night, according to the FDNY.

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EXCLUSIVEElected officials to meet with federal monitor over making NYPD body camera footage public

Three elected officials will soon meet with the NYPD’s federal monitor to push for full disclosure of footage emerging from the body camera program.

NYPD whistleblower nixed tax-free disability pension

The Internal Affairs Bureau detective who spearheaded a probe of ticket-fixing was rejected Tuesday for a tax-free disability pension.

NYC schools ‘on the right road’: State Education Commissioner praised efforts to fix struggling Bronx middle school

State Education Commissioner MaryEllen Elia praised efforts Tuesday by city Schools Chancellor Carmen Fariña to fix trouble spots during a visit the pair made to a struggling Bronx middle school.

EXCLUSIVETwo hedge fund billionaires donate $1M each to pro-charter school advocacy group Families for Excellent Schools

Officials at pro-charter lobbying powerhouse Families for Excellent Schools have declined to name the nonprofit’s funders since it was founded in 2012.

25 NYC workers had $1M lottery ticket but didn't know it for months

Twenty five city workers won $1 million on a Mega Millions ticket in their weekly office pool — but went months without realizing it.

ROT IN YOUR CELL! Monster sentenced to 125 years in prison for killing 5 family members with meat cleaver in Brooklyn

Hong Jin Zhuo (inset), the devastated aunt of four children who were brutally stabbed to death by their demented cousin Ming Dong Chen, will never understand why they were killed.

'THEY'RE AN EMBARRASSMENT TO THEMSELVES': Bill Bratton lashes out at NYPD cops who let cuffed domestic violence suspect run away in Brooklyn

Bill Bratton lashed out at NYPD Warrant cops who let a handcuffed domestic violence suspect slip from their grasp.

BEST NYC HIGH SCHOOLS 2015With a modernized focus, the Bronx High School of Science is ahead of the class when it comes to technology

The Bronx High School of Science has modernized its focus on science, technology, engineering and mathematics, also known as STEM.

'I think the impact on education is that we know our kids': The Renaissance Charter School

The Daily News' guide to the top high schools in the city this year. 

'We don’t have any secret sauce for teaching algebra or English besides hard work': Williamsburg Preparatory High School

About 87% of Williamsburg Prep students graduated with their Regents diploma in 2014, compared to 64 percent across the city.

'It’s not just a textbook or paper, but something physical': The NYC Museum School

The NYC Museum School, which boasts a 97% graduation rate for 2014, takes up one floor in Chelsea’s O. Henry Learning Center, where two other schools are housed.

With more than 400 free public high schools to choose from, New York City families must choose which one fits their needs best 

Considering the complex application system for the city’s stunning list of schools, and any family can feel flooded with options.

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Perv exposed himself to woman, threatened man with gun: cops

Cops are seeking the public's help in finding a pervert who allegedly exposed himself to a woman and threatened a man with a gun in Midtown

NYPD whistleblower nixed tax-free disability pension

The Internal Affairs Bureau detective who spearheaded a probe of ticket-fixing was rejected Tuesday for a tax-free disability pension.

Broadway icon Andrew Lloyd Weber to donate $150G to NYC public school music education

A Broadway legend is making sure city students learn the magic of music.

Man, 56, dies after fire tears through Brooklyn building

A 56-year-old man died and three others were seriously injured in a Brooklyn fire Tuesday night, according to the FDNY.

Gonzalez: Controller Scott Stringer will propose to reform the way city pension funds choose investment companies

Controller Scott Stringer will propose a sweeping change in how the city’s $160 billion pension system chooses investment companies.

EXCLUSIVE: EMT races into Queens house fire, rescues 91-year-old woman

A paramedic became a firefighter for a day when he raced into a burning Queens house to rescue an elderly woman trapped by smoke and flames.

EXCLUSIVE: Two hedge fund billionaires donate $1M each to pro-charter school advocacy group Families for Excellent Schools 

Two hedge fund billionaires dropped $1 million each on a charter school advocacy group in April, the Daily News has learned.

EXCLUSIVE: Elected officials to meet with federal monitor over making NYPD body camera footage public 

Three elected officials will soon meet with the NYPD’s federal monitor to push for body camera footage to be public.

French Montana commends ex Khloe Kardashian for standing by Lamar Odom's side during crisis: 'It's a beautiful thing'

French Montana has nothing but respect for his ex Khloe Kardashian choosing to be at her Lamar Odom's bedside.

Queens Apple Store worker tried to Profit by stealing nearly $1M in gift cards from employer: DA

He's not exactly an Apple genius. 

NYPD Officer Randolph Holder dies after being shot in the head by gunman in East Harlem

NYPD Officer Randolph Holder, 33, has died after he was shot in the head by a gunman in East Harlem on Tuesday night, police said.

More than 100 angry NYCHA tenants march on Gracie Mansion, opposing new project

More than 100 angry NYCHA tenants marched on Gracie Mansion, shouting as well-heeled contributors attend Mayor de Blasio’s gala.

Transit cop who busted innocent subway rider for stealing backpack has been accused before of false arrest

The subway rider who sent David Owens to Rikers by falsely claiming he swiped her backpack was not an intoxicated white woman.

De Blasio signs legislation making it illegal to sell K2, aka synthetic marijuana, in NYC 

It's now a crime to sell K2, the drug also known as synthetic marijuana, under legislation signed by Mayor de Blasio on Tuesday.

$3.2M CUNY grant to educate immigrants and low-income students at LaGuardia Community College

The CUNY is hoping a new $3.2 million grant will help it better teach immigrant and low-income students.

NYC schools ‘on the right road’: State Education Commissioner praised efforts to fix struggling Bronx middle school

State Education Commissioner praised efforts to fix trouble spots during a visit to a struggling Bronx middle school.

Long Island students busted for allegedly hacking into high school’s computer system, changing grades and schedules

They’re getting an A for effort — and handcuffs for breaking the law.

Former Bronx teacher gets 2 years in prison for rape

A former prep school teacher who slept with his 16-year-old student preyed on her because she was a “weak child,” a judge said.

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Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island and the people who live here inspiring every day.

Di Fara debuting elaborate new pie for 50th anniversary

Di Fara Pizza is bringing a new pie to Brooklyn to celebrate its 50th anniversary Tuesday — one a manager gleefully describes as “chaos.”

EXCLUSIVE: Queens woman needs transplant, aunt donates

When a young Queens woman needed a life saving kidney transplant, her surrogate aunt stepped up.

Acknowledging influential educators on World Teachers' Day

In celebration of World Teachers' Day, here is a list of educators who have made a lasting impact on their students and on education.

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Bronx

NYC schools ‘on the right road’: Education Commissioner 

Bronx and Brooklyn streets renamed to honor cop, firefighter 

Motorcyclist clings to life after crash into backhoe: cops 

Man, 44, found dead in East River off Bronx park 

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Brooklyn

Man, 56, dies after fire tears through Brooklyn building 

Police Commissioner Bill Bratton lashes out on NYPD cops 

Bronx and Brooklyn streets renamed to honor cop, firefighter 

EXCLUSIVE: Three NYC hospitals face huge water bill debt 

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Queens

EXCLUSIVE: EMT enters Queens house fire, rescues 91-year-old 

Queens Apple Store worker stole nearly $1M in gift cards: DA 

$3.2M CUNY grant to teach immigrants and low-income students 

EXCLUSIVE: Three NYC hospitals face huge water bill debt 

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Manhattan

Perv exposed himself to woman, threatened man with gun: cops 

Half of Stuy Town units will go to middle class tenants 

L.I. doctor died of severe use of booze, cocaine 

Fire torches Chelsea building slated for luxury condos 

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NEW YORK SPORTS 

ACE IN de GROOVE: After early struggle, Mets ace deGrom rolls in Game 3

If this is how Jacob deGrom is going to pitch when he admittedly doesn’t have his best stuff, he is going to have some kind of career.

Mets' Steven Matz ready for Game 4 on irregular rest

There has never been a question about Steven Matz's talent. 

David Wright shifts focus to Game 4 after 3-for-4 night

David Wright is playing and speaking like a captain should.

Mets Insider: Matt Harvey has no doubts he'll pitch Game 5

Matt Harvey seems to be the only one not confused.

Wrigley Field ivy costs Mets a run in NLCS Game 3 

The Mets lost a run Tuesday night because of what they believe is poison ivy growing on the outfield wall at Wrigley Field.

GIANTS

Giants Insider: Daniel Fells released from hospital 

Cowboys to visit Ground Zero, could have Dez for Giants game 

JPP hasn’t visited Giants again yet, says Tom Coughlin 

Tom Coughlin rips players, singling out Moore, after loss 

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JETS

Jets Insider: Praise still piling up for RB Chris Ivory 

Which play is worse: Colts' fake punt or Butt Fumble? 

Todd Bowles has Jets calm and focused with Patriots up next 

Mehta: Five rules for the Jets on how to beat the Patriots 

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KNICKS

James Dolan says Isiah Thomas won't ever return to Knicks 

NBA GMs don’t think much of Knicks or Carmelo Anthony 

Isola: James Dolan's timing can't be good for Phil Jackson 

James Dolan says Anucha Browne Sanders made up allegations 

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NETS

Jarrett Jack ejected from Nets preseason loss to Celtics 

Nets prepared for whatever combos Hollins throws at them 

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Mikhail Prokhorov brings some workouts to Nets training camp 

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RANGERS

Rangers place winger Tanner Glass on waivers 

Rangers beat Sharks, Raanta gets shutout in relief of Henrik 

Rangers will have Antti Raanta in goal against Sharks 

Rangers fall, 2-1, in OT to Devils for third straight loss 

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YANKEES/METS

Harper: Mets outplaying Cubs in every way 

Raissman: TBS quick to ground Mets complaint on ivy 

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Murphy, deGrom help put Mets up 3-0 on Cubs in NLCS 

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EDUCATION

Broadway icon to donate $150G to NYC public school music 

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$3.2M CUNY grant to teach immigrants and low-income students 

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NYC POLITICS

EXCLUSIVE: Billionaires donate $2M to pro-charter group 

De Blasio signs bill making sale of K2 illegal in NYC 

EXCLUSIVE: NYC foster care system to see big reforms 

De Blasio talks peace with Arab, Jewish students 

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Manhattan’s biggest apartment complex to sell for $5.3B 

Larry Gagosian gets $18M for Upper East Side carriage house 

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T-Mobile CEO snags $18M penthouse once eyed by Armani 

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Iconic Hershey Kisses double in size with new product 

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James Earl Jones and Cicely Tyson are outstanding in four-star revival of ‘The Gin Game’ on Broadway 

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Ruiz: Workers paid less than $15 an hour overwhelmingly support unions

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Undocumented immigrants qualify for professional licenses under New York state law, despite myth

Big Apple College Fair

The Big Apple College Fair will host hundreds of colleges and universities on Oct. 24 at the Jacob Javits Center from 1–4 p.m. Admission is free. Click here to learn more.

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