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8:56 AM By Nina Ruggiero

City, MTA dig out of snow, battle freezing temperatures
The morning after 2014's second big snowstorm, New Yorkers digging out of up to 13 inches are faced with one cold hard fact: it's not about to get any warmer.
The National Weather Service reported that temperatures were around 7 degrees at 9 a.m. Wednesday morning, with brutal wind chill values as low as -8 degrees. Temperatures are not expected to rise above freezing until the middle of next... » more
1/21/14
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By DAN RIVOLI

City, MTA brace for 2014's second snowstorm
UPDATED 1/21/14, 6:30 PM: The MTA said that crews will be working overnight to ensure subways and buses will run normally during the morning rush hour.
The storm disrupted express service during Tuesday's evening rush hour, causing trains to run local to allow the MTA to move cars underground.
MTA spokesman Kevin Ortiz said trains will be moved out of express tracks early in the morning,... » more
1/21/14
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By JULIE GORDON

Opera star Renee Fleming to sing anthem at Super Bowl
Oh Say Can She Sing? You betcha!
Opera star Renee Fleming will belt out the national anthem at the Super Bowl in MetLife Stadium, the NFL and FOX announced Tuesday, following a string of pop stars over the last several years.
The 54-year-old multiple Grammy winner received the National Medal of Arts from President Barack Obama last July.
Bruno Mars and the Red Hot Chili Peppers... » more
1/21/14
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By IVAN PERERIA

The best apps to ride out the second round of the polar vortex
If you’re going to be riding out this winter wonderland with your smartphone, tablet or other device, make sure you have the best apps. Temperatures are expected to stay below freezing until Saturday, with wind chills dipping below zero, according to the National Weather Service. Here are our suggestions:
Survival Guide: Includes several chapters on how to handle natural disasters. Although... » more
1/21/14
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By NEWSDAY

NYC crews to struggle through night to clear streets
More than 2,000 New York City workers were mobilized to work through the night to clear 6,200 miles of streets, and officials hoped to have major thoroughfares passable in time for Wednesday’s morning rush hour, officials said.
Late Tuesday afternoon, Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo declared a state of emergency in which subway, railroad and bus service can be suspended or curtailed if snowfall accumulation... » more
1/21/14
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By CARI ROMM

How to protect yourself against the polar vortex's freezing bite
The Polar Vortex is back with a vengeance.
Tuesday's snowfall kicked off another blast of cold weather for New York, with temperatures expected to remain below freezing until Saturday. But the frigid weather isn't just a nuisance -- in some circumstances, it can also be hazardous to your health. Learn how to protect yourself from frostbite (and its less severe but still troublesome cousin,... » more
1/21/14
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By EMILY NGO

De Blasio names hospitals, small business chiefs
Mayor Bill de Blasio Tuesday chose new heads for the Health and Hospitals Corp. and the Department of Small Business Services to tackle the respective tasks of rescuing the financially ailing hospital system and ending a “punitive” government relationship with small-business owners.
Dr. Ramanathan Raju, CEO of Chicago’s Cook County Health and Hospitals System and a former executive vice president... » more
1/21/14
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By DAN RIVOLI

Rockaway ferry to stay until May, possibly longer
The ferry that brings Rockaway and south Brooklyn to Manhattan will continue riding the waves, but at a higher fare for passengers.
Mayor Bill de Blasio Tuesday said the Rockaway ferry service will cost $3.50 a ride, from $2 previously, and operate until May, with an option to extend it until August. The city's Economic Development Corp. will also solicit proposals from ferry operators to... » more
1/21/14
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By SHEILA ANNE FEENEY

How to stay safe and resolve weather-related complaints
More bad weather means more problems.
What drives calls in cold weather "is heat and hot water complaints," said Shaleem Thompson, a communication analyst for NYC's 311 system. While the city received 230,283 complaints about inadequate heat and hot water last year, it's already racked up 27,342 so far in the first month of 2014. Residents are advised to inform their landlord, managing... » more
1/21/14
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By NEWSDAY

Suspect arrested in slaying of girlfriend, daughters in Queens: NYPD
The suspect wanted in a triple slaying of a mother and her two young daughters was arrested by U.S. Marshals late Monday night traveling between Houston and Austin, Texas, the NYPD said. An NYPD spokesman confirmed the arrest of Miguel Mejia-Ramos, 28, identified by law enforcement officials Monday as a suspect in the stabbing deaths of Deisy Garcia, 21, and her daughters, Daniela, 2, and Yoselin,... » more