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NEW YORK, Jan. 6 (UPI) -- New York City officials are cracking down on poachers trapping pigeons for sale to out-of-state bird hunters and possibly even restaurants.

NEW YORK, Nov. 27 (UPI) -- Some New York City homeowners prefer a paved yard of concrete or brick because it's low maintenance and provides parking.

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NEW YORK, May 27 (UPI) -- New York City officials are considering banning retail stores from selling underpants that have been returned, but not bras.

Those extra dollars in the family checking account last year mainly came from the woman of the house, the New York Times reports.