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Friday, August 16, 2013

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	City readies appeal of ruling against stop-and-frisk Mayor Michael Bloombergâ€™s administration is taking its first step in appealing a federal judge's ruling to impose reforms to the NYPDâ€™s stop-and-frisk policy. The city's top lawyer, Michael Cardozo, announced that the Law Department will file a notice of appeal today in U.S. District Court in Manhattan.

	Last day to register to vote in NYC primaries It's the last day to register to vote if you're planning on heading to the polls on Primary Day. Voters will narrow down the crowded field of candidates running for New York City mayor during the primaries on Sept. 10.

	Melrose residents call emergency meeting on gun violence Concerned Melrose residents called an emergency meeting to try and stop gun violence in their neighborhood. The meeting follows a shooting 10 days ago believed to be connected to the 9 Crew gang. Video surveillance of the Aug. 4 shooting apparently shows 14-year-old Shaaliver Douse firing a 9 mm gun at an unidentified subject in a black shirt.

	Bronx leaders denounce proposal for new building in NJ Bronx leaders today denounced a new building being proposed by LG Electronics in New Jersey. A judge ruled last week in favor of LG building its new North American headquarters in Englewood Cliffs, which will cost $300 million and stand at 143 feet.

	$11.3M nonprofit merger creates Boom! Health Two well-known Bronx nonprofit groups have come together to create a multimillion-dollar organization called Boom! Health. The organization formed from the merging of Bronx AIDS Services and Citiwide Harm Reduction.