New York City|News|
Mayor Adams Issues Order To Block Law Limiting Solitary Confinement
At a public appearance on Saturday, Adams said the law would be dangerous to inmates and prison staff.
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Brooklyn, NY|News|
Man Arrested For Fatal Shooting Near NYCHA Apartment Complex: Police
Aaron Granton is accused of fatally shooting Deon Williams in the torso in the vicinity of 68 Marcus Garvey Boulevard.
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New York City|News|
Woman Killed, 2 Injured In Shooting Near NYC Migrant Shelter: NYPD
The 44-year-old woman suffered gunshot wounds to the face and back, police said.
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New York City|News|
NYPD Bomb Squad Tackles Pipe Bomb Found In East Harlem
The NYPD had some nearby building evacuated and urged people to avoid the immediate area as they dealt with the situation.
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Brooklyn, NY|News|
Man Assaults Subway Rider In Brooklyn Anti-LGBTQIA+ Attack: Police
The incident happened on July 17 inside the Rockaway Parkway-Canarsie subway station, police said.
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Washington Heights-Inwood, NY|News|
Man, 24, Indicted In Fatal Washington Heights Subway Stabbing: DA
Diego Figueroa-Hepner is accused of stabbing Johnny Medina inside the 175 Street subway station on June 21.
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New York City|News|
Man, 30, Drowns In NYC Waters: NYPD
Moises Rodriguez, 30, was found floating in the water at Rockaway Beach at 12:30 a.m. on Monday, July 22, police said.
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Brooklyn, NY|News|
13 Injured, Including 2 Firefighters In Brooklyn Apartment Fire: FDNY
Firefighters responded to 881 5th Ave. in Sunset Park at around 8:45 p.m. Tuesday, the FDNY said.
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New York City|News|
West Nile Virus Detected In All 5 NYC Boroughs: DOH
According to the NYC Department of Health’s tracker, mosquitoes with the virus has been tracked to 65 zip codes in the last two weeks.
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Brooklyn, NY|News|
NBA Vet Taj Gibson's New Firm Will Bring More Housing To Fort Greene
For its first project, they will team up with Alloy Development to bring affordable housing to 240 Nassau Street.
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Brooklyn, NY|News|
Man Threw Molotov Cocktail Inside Deli, Gets 14 Years In Prison: DA
Joel Mangal, 40, of Brooklyn, pled guilty to second-degree attempted murder last month in connection to the October 2021 incident.
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New York City|News|
Teen Arrested, Attacked Woman With Baseball Bat On NYC Street: NYPD
The victim, sustained injuries to her leg and swelling to her head, was transported to a local hospital, police said.
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Brooklyn, NY|News|
2 Men Killed In Separate Brooklyn Shootings Identified: Police
The two shootings happened within five minutes of each other Sunday, police said.
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Brooklyn, NY|News|
Hit-And-Run Driver Killed Woman 71, Faces 20 Charges: NYPD
Robert Matthews, of Brooklyn, is accused of evading a traffic stop that led to the deadly hit-and-run crash in May.
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New York City|News|
NYC Weather: Rain Storms To Hit Area Next 3 Days, Weekend Will Be Dry
Tuesday could see scattered showers during the morning, with some downpours possible.
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Brooklyn, NY|News|
Man Stabbed Bus Driver In Neck, Charged With Attempted Murder: NYPD
On June 8, at 11:30 a.m., Malachi Houston got into an argument with a 60-year-old MTA bus driver while aboard a B99 bus.
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Brooklyn, NY|News|
2 Killed In Separate Brooklyn Shootings Minutes Apart: Police
The first incident happened on Flushing Avenue and Steuben Street around 10:45 p.m. Sunday, police said.
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Brooklyn, NY|News|
4 Fatally Stabbed, Including 2 Kids, Inside Brooklyn Home: NYPD
The incident happened on Friday, July 19 at 1590 West 8th Street, police said.
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Across New York, NY|News|
New York Officials React To Biden's Exit From 2024 Election
Senator Chuck Schumer called Biden a "true patriot and great American."
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New York City|News|
NYC Weather: Rain, Thunderstorms Will Dampen Area Most Of The Week
The bulk of the rain will hit the area late Monday night before 11 p.m. with possible thunderstorms during the overnight hours.
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