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Here's Why Mia Was Shouted Out As A Brooklyn Star Student
'She's a very outgoing, no nonsense young adult.' See why Mia was nominated as a Patch star student.
David Luces, Patch Staff
David Luces, Patch Staff
- New York City, NY
I cover New York City for Patch as a local editor after a brief stint covering Brooklyn. Previously, I've worked as a breaking news reporter for the Staten Island Advance and before that I covered local news on Long Island.
You can reach me with any story ideas, tips or comments at david.luces@patch.com. Follow me on Twitter at @davidaluces.
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Here’s Why Colette Was Shouted Out As 2024 Grad
Many local graduates excelled in academics, fine arts or volunteer service. Here's one local graduate who deserves a shoutout in Brooklyn.
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Here’s Why Michelle Was Shouted Out As 2024 Grad
Many local graduates excelled in academics, fine arts or volunteer service. Here's one local graduate who deserves a shoutout in Brooklyn.
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'She’s A Great Friend': Brooklyn Graduation Shoutout
Many local graduates excelled in academics, fine arts or volunteer service. Here's one local graduate who deserves a shoutout in Brooklyn.
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Here’s Why Frank Was Shouted Out As 2024 Grad
Many local graduates excelled in academics, fine arts or volunteer service. Here's one local graduate who deserves a shoutout in Brooklyn.
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Brooklyn, NY|News|
Brooklyn BQE To Close For Repairs This Weekend: DOT
Construction will begin on Saturday at 2 a.m. and finish on Monday, June 3 at 4 a.m., the NYC DOT said.
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Brooklyn, NY|News|
New Music Venue Set To Open At BK Navy Yard Next Month: Report
The Brooklyn Storehouse will officially open on June 7 with a three-hour DJ set by Eric Prydz.
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Brooklyn, NY|News|
15 BK Gang Members Charged For 2 Murders And Multiple Shootings: DA
Members of the H-Block/Billy street gang will be arraigned on an 85-count indictment, prosecutors said.
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Brooklyn, NY|News|
Man Slashed At BK Subway Station: NYPD
The victim was walking up the escalators, when an unidentified man approached and slashed him with a sharp object, police said.
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Brooklyn, NY|News|
Man Killed In BK Police Involved Shooting Identified
Andre Mayfield, of East New York, had approached a marked NYPD squad car in Bushwick and displayed two knives to police officers Sunday.
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Brooklyn, NY|News|
BK Man Murdered Teen, Wrongly Accused Him Of Being In Rival Gang: DA
Ralief Bradford fatally shot a 16-year-old boy in an unprovoked attack back in 2018, prosecutors said.
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'Asphalt Art' Ground Murals Added To Downtown BK Shared Streets
Austrian artist, BOICUT’s artwork titled 1FLUSS will cover over 10,000 square feet of pedestrian spaces, officials said.
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PHOTOS: 3 Falcon Chicks Hatch Atop Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge
The chicks hatched in early May in a specially built nesting box atop the bridge and are about three weeks old, according to the MTA.
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Brooklyn, NY|News|
Man Killed In BK Double Shooting: NYPD
A 21-year-old man was fatally shot in the head in front of 140 Moore Street last Friday, police said.
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Bed-Stuy, NY|News|
Deadly BK House Fire: Woman Charged With Murder, Arson
Vetus Roberts, 70, died in the May 24 house fire that was intentionally set by Jennifer Rochard, police said.
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Brooklyn, NY|News|
2 People Died In BK Fatal Car Crashes Over The Weekend: NYPD
Micah Dukes, 29, of Albany, and an unidentified pedestrian were killed in separate incidents in Bed-Stuy and Crown Heights, police said.
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Brooklyn, NY|News|
Downtown Brooklyn Starbucks Employees Vote To Unionize
The Hoyt-Schermerhorn location becomes the 5th union store in Brooklyn.
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New York City|News|
NYC Restaurants Ordered Closed May 17 - 24
Only three restaurants closed across the city.
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Brooklyn, NY|News|
Officer Left Injured, Shoots At Car Fleeing From BK Traffic Stop: NYPD
The traffic stop happened near Hegeman Avenue and Van Siclen Avenue in East New York, police said.
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Police Are Searching For 2 Men Who Burglarized BK Homes
The incidents happened in Williamsburg and Bushwick, police said.
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