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A fatal Brooklyn fire is believed to have been sparked by homemade vape cartridges somehow igniting, according to a report.
A fatal Brooklyn fire is believed to have been sparked by homemade vape cartridges somehow igniting, according to a report. (Peter Senzamici/Patch)

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NYC Man's Homemade Vape Cartridges Spark Fire, Kill His Family: Report

The man's wife and daughter died Tuesday in a fire that police believe was accidentally ignited by his homemade vapes, a report says.

NYPD Pursued Terrorism Charges For UES Jordan Neely Protesters

Two Harlem women who climbed into UES subway tracks temporarily faced the same charges levied against convicted subway shooter Frank James.

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Sheep Shearing Festival Arrives At Queens County Farm Museum

The farm will host the annual Sheep Shearing Festival on Saturday, May 13, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

$100K Of Diamonds Swiped From Car Near Biltmore Theatre: Police

A trio of crooks stole a suitcase from a car containing around $100k of diamonds and jewels, police said.

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Loved Ones Remember Slain Cyclist As Loving Father, Bike Advocate

"Some souls are just too beautiful, " said a friend of Adam Uster, a 39-year-old cyclist fatally struck by a truck in Bed-Stuy last week.

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