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This 'Pizza Nazi' Was Arrested for Growing Pot Behind His Pizzeria
A Rockaway-based pizzaiolo was just arrested for growing marijuana without a license in the back of his popular pizzeria.
The Recovery That Wasn't: Two Years Since Hurricane Sandy
VICE News spoke with those still suffering from the effects of the hurricane and investigated what's being done to bolster New York's coastal communities and protect the population from future storms.
Here's What New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio Did for a Troubled Sandy Relief Program
Money is finally flowing to New Yorkers whose homes were destroyed or damaged two years ago, but experts say disaster relief and infrastructure isn't enough to help the city cope with future shocks.
Many Homes Rebuilt After Hurricane Sandy Are Likely Headed Back Underwater
New York City is spending millions to rebuild waterfront homes destroyed by the massive storm, ignoring the threat of rising sea levels due to climate change.
Protesters Shut Down Construction of a Fracked Gas Pipeline in New York City
Construction on the Rockaway Lateral natural-gas pipeline in Brooklyn was briefly halted on Saturday when protesters entered a gate and stormed into the drilling site.
Hey, NYC: Win Tickets to Le Fooding's Beach Club Bash in the Rockaways
Le Fooding's landed in Rockaway Beach to throw an edible party with Momofuku Milk Bar, Ivan Orkin, Rockaway Taco, and more. Oh, and you're invited.
Taji's Mahal - Dr. Dave
This week, Clayton Patterson brought us to the coolest doctor in town, Dr. David Ores. Dr. Dave isn't your normal MD. He wears a leather jacket and removes gang tattoos for free.
Feeding Hurricane Victims Democracy Hot-Dogs on Election Night
The people in the Rockaways might not have homes, but they do have blind faith in American democracy.