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Jul 24, 2008	On NY1 Now: News All Day	Weather: Slow Clearing. High: 81.

	CDC Announces Major Grant For Treatment Of WTC-Related Illnesses The federal government announced a major grant today for the treatment of residents affected by the smoke and dust following the collapse of the World Trade Center's Twin Towers.

No Charges For Spitzer In "Choppergate" Scandal

Four former state officials face charges in connection with the "Choppergate" scandal that dogged former Governor Eliot Spitzer.

MTA Now Seeking Two Fare Hikes Over Next Two Years

Citing increased costs, the MTA has announced plans for not one, but two fare and toll hikes in the next two years.

Rally Planned As Police Investigate Possible NYPD Racism In Harlem

Harlem community leaders are planning a rally this afternoon as the NYPD investigates charges of misconduct involving two white police officers who allegedly put a black doll's head on their car antenna.

U.S. Gives Serbia 10 Days To Surrender Man Wanted In Brooklyn Assault

U.S. officials have given Serbia a deadline to turn over a young man accused of brutally beating a Brooklyn college student.

Man Convicted In Rape Of Columbia Student Faces Sentencing

The man convicted of raping and torturing a Columbia University grad student last year is being sentenced today.

Number Of Food Stamp Users Is On The Rise

In another sign of a troubled economy, the number of people in New York State using food stamps is nearing the two-million mark.

Hundreds Of Volunteers Work To Restore Mosaic At Grant's Tomb

A small army of volunteers has been working at Grant's Tomb in Manhattan's Riverside Park to restore the historic muralat Grant's Tomb, including the original artist.

Up, Up And Away! Balloon Rides Come To Central Park

For the next month, New Yorkers can get a birdseye view of the city with a hot air balloon ride out of Central Park.

E3 2008: Girl Power Comes To Gaming

In Part IV of this week's five-part video game series, "E3: Let the Games Begin," NY1's Technology reporter Adam Balkin reports on how video game developers are focusing on girl gamers.


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