Brooklyn, NY|News|
Brooklyn Man Charged In Fatal Shooting Of 21-Year-Old: NYPD
On July 12, at 12:18 a.m., police found Dyseem Jackson on the ground with multiple gunshot wounds to the head in front of the Albany Houses.
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NYC Man Rescued Near NJ Shoreline, Treaded Water For Hours: Report
The man who was rescued has been identified as Pete Ordane, 34, of New York City, according to multiple media reports.
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Middletown, NJ|News|
Man Rescued From Sandy Hook Waters After Being Swept From NYC: Report
The man who was rescued has been identified as Pete Ordane, 34, of New York City, according to multiple media reports.
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Brooklyn, NY|News|
Man, 32, Fatally Shot Near NYCHA Apartment Complex: Police
On Saturday, police found Deon Williams unresponsive with a gunshot wound to the torso in the vicinity of 68 Marcus Garvey Boulevard.
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Across New York, NY|News|
7 NY Stop and Shop Supermarkets Closing: See List
Stop & Shop announced the closure of 32 stores, including seven in New York.
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New York City|News|
NYC Weather: Heat Wave Will Last Through Wednesday, Temps In The 90s
Currently, the National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for New York City that will last until Wednesday.
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New York City|News|
Man Killed, 1 Injured In Shooting At NYC Park: NYPD
The incident happened at Tompkins Square Park in the East Village around 9:50 a.m., police said.
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New York City|News|
NYC Restaurants Ordered Closed July 5 - July 12
Only 5 restaurants closed across the city.
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Brooklyn, NY|News|
Man, 21, Shot In The Head At Brooklyn Apartment Complex: Police
Dyseem Jackson was pronounced dead at the scene, police said.
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New York City|News|
4th Victim Dies From Injuries In July 4th Drunk Driver Crash: NYPD
Hyden is also accused of killing Lucille Pinkney, 59, her son Herman Pinkney, 38 and Ana Morel, 43, police said.
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Brooklyn, NY|News|
Brooklyn Motorcyclist, 17, Dies In Crash On Belt Parkway: NYPD
The incident happened on the Belt Parkway near West 12th Street on Monday, police said.
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Across New York, NY|News|
New York Will Ban Small Shampoo Bottles At Hotels In 2025
The enforcement begins on Jan. 1 2025 and hotels that break the rule could face a $250 fine after the first offense, according to the bill.
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Brooklyn, NY|News|
Jazz In July Concert Series Returns To Brooklyn Botanic Garden
The first event will take place Thursday, July 11 featuring a performance by the Brownstone JAZZ Ensemble.
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New York City|News|
Baby Left Abandoned In Front Of NYC Building: NYPD
The newborn baby still had his umbilical cord attached to it and was taken to a local hospital in stable condition, police said.
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New York City|News|
NYPD Recruit Dies During Training, Set To Graduate Next Week
Edgar Ordonez, 33, died from a possible heat-related medical episode Wednesday.
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Brooklyn, NY|News|
8 Affordable Housing Lotteries Open For Brooklyn: Here's What To Know
The 8 housing lotteries are open throughout July and August.
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Brooklyn, NY|News|
Brooklyn Lawyer Stole 253K From 8 Clients, Fled Country: DA
Alan Ross, 66, transferred settlement funds from his clients’ escrow accounts to his law firm’s account as well as his personal account.
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Brooklyn, NY|News|
Ex-Top Doctor At SUNY Downstate Stole Nearly $1.5 Million: DA
Michael Lucchesi, 66, of Staten Island, used a business card on a number of purchases including a on a high-end pet resort.
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New York City|News|
2 Injured In Separate NYC Subway Stabbings: NYPD
The two incidents happened in Midtown subway stations, Tuesday, police said.
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NYC Unveils First Official Trash Bins, New Rules In Effect Nov. 12
The new rule requires all buildings with one to nine residential units and all special use buildings to put their trash in containers.
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