Brooklyn, NY|News|
Bee Hotels And Bunkers Will Act As Habitats For At-Risk NYC Bees
Last year, bee hotels and bunkers were tested at Parkside Plaza in Brooklyn and Fordham Plaza in the Bronx.
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David Luces, Patch Staff
- New York City, NY
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Washington Heights-Inwood, NY|News|
Trio Pulled 6 Robberies In Wash Heights, Harlem And The Bronx: NYPD
In total, the three men stole over $3,000 during the robbery spree, police said.
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Park Slope, NY|News|
Open Stages Festival Returns To Park Slope Next Month
Brooklyn Conservatory of Music’s annual music festival will be held on May 11.
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Brooklyn, NY|News|
7 Firefighters Injured Battling BK 4-Alarm Fire: FDNY
Officials said the Tuesday fire caused damage to four buildings in total. It was placed under control at 2:57 p.m.
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Sunset Park, NY|News|
Brooklyn Made Store To Showcase Latest Makers Of The Month Thursday
The April 25 event will run from 5 to 8p.m. at the store's Sunset Park location.
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Brooklyn, NY|News|
BK Man Gets Life In Prison For Fatal Robbery That Left 1 Dead: DA
Ramel Chapman, of Boerum Hill, shot and killed a 33-year-old man during a 2021 robbery spree, prosecutors said.
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Brooklyn, NY|News|
More Than 200 Arrested In Grand Army Plaza Antiwar Protest: NYPD
Jewish protesters performed a sit-in seder near Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer's home calling for the U.S. to stop arming Israel.
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Prospect Heights-Crown Heights, NY|News|
Man, 26, Fatally Shot In Crown Heights: Police
The unidentifed man was taken to Kings County Hospital where he was pronounced dead, police said.
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Prospect Heights-Crown Heights, NY|News|
Man Found Dead Inside Crown Heights Apartment: NYPD
An NYPD spokesperson was unable to provide additonal information from the incident.
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Brooklyn, NY|News|
BK Man Sent To Prison For Robbing Coney Island Restaurant: DA
Luis Mercado, of Coney Island, was sentenced to up to eight years in prison, according to prosecutors.
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Park Slope, NY|News|
The People's Ball Returns To The Brooklyn Public Library In May
The 2024 People's Ball invites guest to dress up and walk the runway in Central Library's iconic lobby.
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Brooklyn, NY|News|
BK Penn Track Pimps Killed Rival After Sex Worker Tried Leaving: Feds
Omari Scott, 43, and Michael Simmons, 40, could face the federal death penalty if convicted on murder charges, prosecutors said.
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Brooklyn, NY|News|
Brooklyn E-Biker Dies After Running Red Light: Police
Muhammad Suleymanov, of Midwood, was struck by a car on Neptune Avenue and Coney Island Avenue on April 18, police said.
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Ditmas Park-Flatbush, NY|News|
Flatbush Man Found Dead Inside Apartment Building: NYPD
Alexis Antonio Acevedo-Ponce, 29, was pronounced dead at the scene on April 19, police said.
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Ditmas Park-Flatbush, NY|News|
BK Man Fatally Shot In East Flatbush: NYPD
Anthony Lancaster, of Brownsville, was found with two gunshot wounds to his back and one gunshot to the head, police said.
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Brooklyn, NY|News|
Ocean Hill Teen, 13, Reported Missing: Police
Cashmere Jones, was last seen his residence on April 20, police said.
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Ditmas Park-Flatbush, NY|News|
New York Cares Volunteers Help PS 135 Students With Science Projects
New York Cares will offer over 200 volunteer opportunities during National Volunteer Week from April 19-25.
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Brooklyn, NY|News|
Neo-Nazi Leader Sent To Prison, Threatened Life Of BK Reporter: Feds
Nicholas Welker, of California, pled guilty to conspiring to make death threats, prosecutors said.
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Bed-Stuy, NY|News|
Bed-Stuy Tenants Sue To Replace Landlord After Years Of Neglect
Conditions at 201 Pulaski St. include vermin infestations, persistent roof leaks, inadequate heat, and inadequate janitorial services.
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Washington Heights-Inwood, NY|News|
Man Pulled 8 Robberies in Washington Heights, The Bronx: NYPD
Officials are searching for the individual and no arrests have been made.
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