Fifth Avenue Closed As St. Patrick's Day Parade Gets Underway

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New York's St. Patrick's Day Parade kicked off on Fifth Avenue Wednesday with New York Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly as the grand marshal.

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Gov. David Paterson's press secretary is resigning, making her the fourth top staffer to resign amid scandals that threaten the administration.

Top Cop Kelly Helps Injured Woman On His Way To Mass Video

New York City Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly, who served as Grand Marshal for the city's 249th annual St. Patrick's Day parade Wednesday, took some good-natured teasing from the Archbishop of New York, Timothy Dolan, when he was late for 9 am Mass at St. Patrick's Cathedral.

School Custodian Busted With 73 Bags Of Heroin Video

A school custodian, who has worked for the North Merrick School District for the last nine years, was arrested Tuesday for the sale and possession of heroin. According to police, the man had 73 bags of heroin and the school district has suspended him.

Officials Probing "All Black People" Announcement at NJ Wal-Mart

People shopping in a South Jersey Wal-Mart over the weekend were shocked to hear an announcement that apparently ordered "all black people" to leave the Turnersville store.

Gov. Christie Assesses NJ Damage Following Brutal Nor'easter

Governor Chris Christie is expected to meet with officials Wednesday from the Passaic County Office of Emergency management in order to assess damage caused by Saturday's powerful nor'easter.

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