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Time may finally be running out for Long Island College Hospital. A spokesman for State University of New York chairman Carl McCall told the Daily News that SUNY trustees have discussed closing the hospital, the newspaper reported late Wednesday night. … Full Article

ALBANY — Legislators on Wednesday began privately discussing a new way to increase the state's minimum wage after Gov. Andrew Cuomo gave the long-blocked effort a big boost in his proposed budget. … Full Article

Religion Newsbriefs for January 21-25
By Francesca Norsen Tate Lecture Series Examines Mitzvot
Through Mysticism & Kabbalah … Full Article

At a New York City Council oversight hearing on Thursday, council members expressed dismay over the New York City Housing Authority’s (NYCHA) feeble response to … Full Article

National Book Award-winning author Andrew Solomon will appear at BookCourt Thursday, Jan. … Full Article

MENLO PARK, Calif. — Facebook unveiled a new search tool on Tuesday that gives users a chance to sift through the photos, places and other information available on the site — all through the lens of their social connections. … Full Article

MENLO PARK, Calif. … Full Article

On Tuesday at 7 p.m., the 84th Precinct Community Council will meet at Borough Hall. … Full Article

Brooklyn defendant Manuel Castro discovered the physical evidence against him was washed away in waters of Superstorm Sandy. Even with the destruction of the physical evidence, Castro, a repeat violent offender, was sentenced to 23 years to life for the robbery and stabbing assault of a woman. … Full Article

The MTA confirmed that it intends to renew service at the long-dormant Smith/9th Street Station by April 2013, according to Carroll Gardens Patch. … Full Article