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Smart Move: Two U.S. Colleges Are Lowering Tuition by 40%
A pair of small, private colleges in New York and Pennsylvania are bucking the trend of rising tuition, slashing theirs by tens of thousands of dollars.
Watch What Runners Do When Man's Wheelchair Breaks Mid-Marathon in NY
If it weren't for strangers, and the determination of these brothers, a broken wheel would have ended their NYC marathon race.
Cab Ride Nets $200,000 for Construction Worker and His Friends (WATCH)
Jose had no idea he had been cheated out of wages ten years ago when he worked for a New York City contractor. Luckily, he hailed the right taxi cab...
Watch a Dog's Gripping Rescue of a Fawn Struggling at Sea
Bambi may have been in serious trouble if it weren't for Storm the dog coming to its rescue.
Watch Crowd Make Amazing Catch When Girl Falls From Ride
This teenage girl was dangling from a gondola ride 25 feet about the ground – luckily, there was a group of good Samaritans ready to catch her.
Ballet Dancer Saves Man Pushed Onto Subway Tracks
Gray Davis accredits his heroic rescue of a homeless man on Saturday evening to his intensive ballet training.
New York Man Wins $5 Million Lottery While Buying Mushrooms for His Pasta
John Lewis doesn't consider himself a gambling man – but after running to the grocery store for mushrooms, something drove him to buy a ticket.
States to Cut College Costs by Introducing Open Source Textbooks
Textbook prices have risen by over 800% in the last thirty years – so these two states are going to do something about it.
New York Neighborhood Noise May Be Healthy For its Residents
This new study shows that areas with louder and more consistent nighttime noises have healthier residents than those that don't.
Sudden Urge for a Slurpee Puts Woman in Place to Save Man's Life
When a New York man found himself in trouble last week, this woman was in the right place at the right time to help - and she says it's because of a sudden food craving.
How a Train Operator Pulled All the Stops to Help Save Injured Puppy From Subway Tracks
This poor pooch may have been in real trouble if it hadn't been for a dedicated MTA crew making sure that it was safely taken care of.
Watch a Romantic Irish Choir Serenade Newlyweds After Meeting Them in a NYC Bar
We dare you not to shed a tear over these singers lending their voices to accompany a newly-married couple's first dance.
When Senior Couple Receives Citation Over Trash-filled Yard, Teens Step in to Help
The Dobsons were tired of always having to pick up other people's trash from their yard – so the local high school cross-country team volunteered to help.
These Governors Have Signed Executive Orders to Enforce Net Neutrality in Their States
Following the FCC's repeal of net neutrality rules, these legislators are refusing to give up their states' right to a free and open internet.
See How Pigeons Saved This Man From a Life on the Streets
Dave Malone grew up in a bad New York City neighborhood – and he credits his faithful flock of birds as the reason he stayed out of trouble.
365 Ways to Hug: Watch the Charming Tradition of Three Generations on National Hugging Day
32 years ago today, the first National Hugging Day was celebrated, founded by a minister and social services worker in Michigan. In 2006, the Hugging Day website named Jana Doolittle "the Most Huggable" person because, as a third grade teacher, she always asks her class, "Does anyone need a hug today?" This year, though, we […]
New York is On the Right Path: Number of People in Jail Falls to Lowest Since 1982
The continuously declining rates of New York City crime has resulted in the lowest amount of prisoners being held behind bars in 35 years.
Lucky Break: Mother of Two Wins $5M on Ticket She Bought By Mistake
"I never win anything," said the New Jersey mom who decided to just pay the $10 after she felt sorry that the clerk made a mistake printing her $1 ticket.
Sixth Grader Leaves a Note for Vehicle Owner After Seeing School Bus Driver Pull a Hit and Run
A college student is praising an anonymous sixth grader for leaving a note that ended up saving him "thousands" of dollars in car repairs.
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