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Man Shot And Killed Hours After Teen Slain In Brooklyn: NYPD
The incident happened near 415 Lefferts Avenue around 6 p.m., police said.
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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.
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2 Injured In NYC Courthouse Slashing, 7 People Taken Into Custody
The injured individuals were taken to local hospitals for treatment.
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Teen Fatally Shot, Another Injured In Brooklyn Shooting
Officers found a 15-year-old boy in the lobby of the building with a gunshot wound to the head.
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Queens, NY|News|
Man Shot And Killed Inside NYC Building: NYPD
The incident happened at 209-30 86th Drive around 4:40 p.m. on Monday, police said.
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Mayor Adams Called To Testify On New York's Sanctuary Status
Rep. James Comer has called on Adams and the mayors of Boston, Chicago and Denver to testify at an oversight committee hearing next month.
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ICE Agents Launch Raids In NYC, Multiple People In Custody
The DEA and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives also took part in Tuesday's raids.
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Teen, 17, Left Injured In Brooklyn Subway Stabbing: Police
The incident on happened on a No. 3 train at the Utica Avenue subway station on Sunday.
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NYC Man Fatally Stabs Mother 13 Times Inside Apartment: Police
The incident happened inside E. 92nd St. in East Flatbush on Friday, police said.
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Suspect Sought For Stabbing Man Repeatedly On NYC Subway Train
The victim was transported to NYC Health and Hospitals/Lincoln in stable condition.
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Queens, NY|News|
Teen Charged With Murder, Fatally Stabbed Man In Neck: NYPD
Byron Lema-Naula was fatally stabbed in the neck, police said.
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Rough Trade Set To Open New Underground Record Shop At 30 Rock
The new 4,000 square-foot space, on Rockefeller Center’s Rink Level, and is set to open sometime in Spring 2025.
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Queens, NY|News|
4 Injured Including Firefighter After E-Bike Battery Fire
The blaze broke out at a home on 60th Ave. near 146th St. in Flushing just before 5:30 a.m. on Friday.
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NYC Restaurants Ordered Closed Jan. 17 - 24
Only seven restaurants in New York City closed this week.
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Man, 24, Fatally Stabbed In Brooklyn: NYPD
The victim — identified as Shaliek Smith —was approached by a group of men and was stabbed in the chest.
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2 Injured In NYC Shootings, Ends 5-Day Period Of No Shooting Victims
The two shootings happened in Brooklyn and the Bronx.
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NYC Is Getting A New Area Code: See Who Will Get The New Number
The New York State Public Service Commission approved an all-services area code overlay for the city.
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5 Teens Sought For Armed Robbery At NYC Subway Station: Police
The NYPD released surveillance images of the suspects on Thursday.
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2 Firefighters Injured In Manhattan Building Fire: FDNY
The blaze broke out at a building on White Street in Tribeca around 11:45 p.m. on Wednesday.
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2 Suspects Sought For Deadly NYC Robbery: NYPD
Two men allegedly attacked Michael Shelonchik, 53, in the back of a livery cab.
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NYC’s Worst Landlords In 2024: See Who Made The List
Last year, HPD issued 24 percent more violations than they did in 2023.
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