Lawmakers Split Over Expiring Ticket Scalping Law
Lawmakers in Albany remain divided as a six year old ticket resale law nears expiration. Democrats warn widthening brokers prices risks consumers, while Republicans push de regulation to lower prices. Public sell backlogs and disclosure provisions fuel dispute among Assembly, Senate leaders and industry groups.
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Fifth suspect arrested in off-duty cop murder case
New York police say a fifth suspect, Jason Ligon, 30, of Queens, was arrested around 2:15 am near 95th Street and 28rd Avenue. Ira Epstein and Officer Charles Davis were killed December 21 during a botched holdup at Epstein's Queens check-cashing store where Davis also worked as a guard.
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Man dies after fall from Statue of Liberty wall
A New York man identified as Eihajo Malick Diege died after climbing onto a 3-foot wall at the Statue of Liberty base and plunging about 100 feet. He reportedly insisted on reaching the crown despite orders to stop as the park was closing at 5 pm.
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