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James Been celebrated his 100th birthday on Juneteenth, surrounded by his family and friends in his lifelong neighborhood of Bed-Stuy.
James Been celebrated his 100th birthday on Juneteenth, surrounded by his family and friends in his lifelong neighborhood of Bed-Stuy. (Matt Troutman/Patch)

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'A True World War II Black Soldier' Turns 100 On Juneteenth

Lifelong Bed-Stuy resident James A. Been, his family, friends and neighbors celebrated his birthday and a century of change.

Cuomo Thanks Reopening NYC In Last Coronavirus Briefing

Gov. Cuomo thanked New Yorkers for what they sacrificed to stop the spread of COVID-19. "Don't forget," he added, "tomorrow is Saturday."

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Dad Of Toddler In Doctored Trump Video Slams Its 'Hate Agenda'

"HE CAN NOT GET AWAY WITH THIS!!!," the Washington Heights dad said on Facebook after Trump shared a fake version of the viral video.

Juneteenth Will Become Official NYC Holiday, Mayor Announces

"This is just a beginning to acknowledge this holiday," said Mayor Bill de Blasio. "But we have a lot more to do."

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Teen Reels In 20-Pound Catch Using Bagel In Central Park: Report

A 13-year-old caught a 20-pound Carp while fishing off the Bethesda Fountain Terrace.

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