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Thursday, August 15, 2013

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	5-year-old hurt on Coney Island mini-coaster A little boy is recovering after falling out of a kiddie ride in Coney Island. According to city officials, the 5-year-old hurt his leg when he fell up to 6 feet from the Sea Serpent Ride inside Deno's Wonder Wheel Amusement Park Wednesday night.

	Police: Boutique owner sold stolen goods The owner of a Brooklyn boutique is facing charges for allegedly stocking his store with stolen goods. Detectives say Charles Poyser routinely stole handbags, shoes, clothing and other goods from TJ Maxx in Oceanside on Long Island. He worked at that store as an assistant manager.

	Northeast marks 10 years since great blackout People across the Northeast are marking the 10-year anniversary of the great blackout. New York City was paralyzed on this day in 2003 when about 50 million people lost power.

	City comptroller calls for marijuana legalization Mayoral candidate John Liu is calling for the legalization of marijuana as a way to boost the local economy. The current New York City comptroller is proposing an overhaul of the city's law, saying that the taxation of marijuana could generate more than $400 million in revenue each year.

	Documentary spotlights Coney Islandâ€™s Zipper Director Amy Nicholson says she tried to capture a piece of Brooklynâ€™s history in her new documentary. Nicholsonâ€™s film â€œZipper: Coney Island's Last Wild Rideâ€ explains why the ride was torn down in Coney Island.