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Parents chase and thwart kidnapping attempt of their 6-year-old son in Coney Island, with the suspect dropping the child ...

Blue Island officials ordered Forest View Mobile Home to evict residents, calling the property a danger to public health and safety.

Mexican authorities report seizing 4 million gallons of stolen fuel from two abandoned trains in Coahuila state.

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Many of the borough's beaches are secluded and lack lifeguards. For many visitors, that’s key to their appeal.