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Samir Ferdowsi

Articles by Samir Ferdowsi


Samir is a day-of reporter on the general assignment and breaking news desk. Previously Samir was a reporter, host and producer at VICE News.

Emergency officials say the worst of the rain has moved out of the city, but flooding risks remain.


Prosecutors say the Brooklyn pair orchestrated three collisions and filed false insurance claims in a scheme caught on dashcam video.


Officers had flooded the area after reports of a man dressed in black carrying what looked like a rifle.


The protections will expire on Aug. 5 for Nepali immigrants and on Sept. 8 for those from Honduras and Nicaragua.


Officials said a 22-year-old man was seen swimming just after 6 p.m.


Staten Island bore the brunt of high winds, heavy rain and thunder.


Police did not say what led to a break in the case.


Miguel Mora Nunez and Christhian Aybar-Berroa have been charged in connection with the shooting last weekend.


Fortunately, the sweltering heat won't last long.


A law that mandates Narcan training for jail guards will also go into effect.


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