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Suspect Arrested In Connection With Shooting Of Sudanese Diplomat’s Wife In Queens

Mawahib Elbahi was with her two young children outside their Astoria apartment building on Tuesday when a bullet struck her in the upper arm. »

EXCLUSIVE: Sudanese Diplomat Speaks About Wife Being Shot In Astoria

Mohammed Ibrahim Elbahi, consul general to the Sudanese mission in New York, said his wife is too traumatized to even show a picture of herself or her wound. »

Rangers Try To Shake Off Overtime Woes At Home In Game 5

The Ottawa Senators haven't skated with the lead through four games of their playoff series against the Rangers, and yet the No. 8 seed in the Eastern Conference is all even heading into Game 5 on Saturday night at Madison Square Garden. »

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Police: Queens Woman Shot While Walking With Daughter

Police say the 31 year-old woman was walking with her 5-year-old daughter outside their apartment building when a bullet tore into her shoulder. »

Monzo: Rangers Lose The Battle – The War Will Continue

I have been to a lot of hockey games. I have been to a lot of playoff hockey games. And I have never been to a game as physical and as mean as there was last night at Madison Square Garden. »

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Rangers Lose 3-2 In OT, Series Tied 1-1

Ottawa Senators rallied for a wild 3-2 victory over the New York Rangers in Game 2 to even the first-round Eastern Conference series. »

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Exclusive: Worker Rescued From Scaffold Collapse Speaks Out

"One side of the scaffold started to slip very fast. I don't know what happened or why. It just started to slip very fast," said Anmar Mohammed of Astoria. »

Food Truck Markets Providing Outlet For City’s Street Food Vendors

With all the difficulties food trucks are facing -- from legal issues to parking tickets and troubles with other vendors, two food truck lots are providing vendors with a safe, new outlet to serve customers. »

Gallof: The Bad, The Ugly And What To Expect From Islanders Next Season

OK, we’ve put this off long enough. It’s time to talk about what the Islanders did on the ice this season. Its time to face facts, look beyond the stats, and make some calls on what we will see this summer and next season. »

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Improv Everywhere’s Latest Stunt Converts Subway Into ‘Sleeper Car’

The stunt took place around midnight on Sunday on the N train in Astoria. A video shows the Improv Everywhere performers bringing cots, comforters, pillows and sleeping masks aboard the train. They even brought pajamas, in case anybody wanted to change. »

Dozens Of Arrests As Protestors Re-Occupy Zuccotti Park To Kick-Off Spring Offensive

As spring approaches, Occupy Wall Street protesters who mostly hibernated all winter are beginning to stir with plans for renewed demonstrations six months after the movement was born. »

OWS Marks Sixth Month Anniversary Of Movement With Demonstration In Zuccotti Park

As spring approaches, Occupy Wall Street protesters who mostly hibernated all winter are beginning to stir with plans for renewed demonstrations six months after the movement was born. »

NY Food Truck Lunch: Falafel Platter From The King Of Falafel & Shawarma

The falafel were nice and crispy on the outside. Inside, not only were the falafel soft and moist, but they were actually fluffy. There was also a small kick of spiciness in the falafel. »

Clean Up Your Spring Cleaning Plan In New York

Check out these tips to make your spring clean up all about getting organized. »

How To Save Money At The Pump

The rising price of gas has many drivers looking for any way to save. CBS 2's consumer reporter Asa Aarons found several programs that can help save as much as $2 per gallon. »

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