Brooklyn, NY|News|
Man Extradited From Panama For 2023 Fatal Shooting, Killed Teen: DA
Leopoldo Nash Montoya fled to Panama after fatally shooting Foridun Maulonou on July 17, 2023, in Bensonhurst, prosecutors said.
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.
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New York City|News|
2 Men Attack 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 in stable condition, police said.
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New York City|News|
NYC Weather: Rain, Thunderstorms Expected To Hit 4th of July Weekend
Scattered rain showers and thunderstorms could hit the area during July 4th and lingering throughout the weekend.
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New York City|News|
Man Sucker Punched Woman During Brooklyn Pride, Faces Charges: Report
Jonathan Kaye, 52, has been charged with second and third degree assault over the attack that was caught on video on June 8.
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Brooklyn, NY|News|
Cab Driver Shot In The Face In Brooklyn Dies, Case Deemed Homicide
Naveed Afzal, 52, was shot in the face while he sat in his car by two unknown men. The suspects remain at at large, police said.
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New York City|News|
MTA Announces July 4th Service Schedule Changes
New York City Transit trains and buses will be running on a Saturday schedule on July 4.
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Brooklyn, NY|News|
Man Arrested In Brooklyn Fatal Stabbing That Left 1 Dead: Police
Anthony Sabato, faces first and second murder, robbery, and criminal possession of a weapon charges, police said.
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New York City|News|
Woman, 31, Killed By Hit-And-Run Driver On NYC Highway: NYPD
Mary Rowell, was found unresponsive, lying on the roadway with trauma to her body, police said.
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New York City|News|
NYC Public Libraries Funding Restored, Remain Open 7 Days
A total of $58.3 million will be restored to the three New York City public library systems, officials said Friday.
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New York City|News|
NYC Restaurants Ordered Closed June 21 - June 28
Only 8 restaurants closed across the city.
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Brooklyn, NY|News|
Man Stabbed To Death Inside Brooklyn Apartment Building: NYPD
The 37-year-old man was transported to New York Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital, where he was pronounced dead, police said.
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Brooklyn, NY|News|
Man Charged In 2023 Brooklyn Fatal Shooting, Killed Teen: NYPD
Leopoldo Nash Montoya, 18, has been charged with second degree murder and criminal possession of a weapon, police said.
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Brooklyn, NY|News|
2 Men Robbed Diners At Trendy Brooklyn Restuarant: Police
On June 21, at 9:36 p.m., the two men entered Birds of a Feather, located at 191 Grand Street, and displayed a gun to a table of diners.
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Across New York, NY|News|
More Pharmacy Chains Closing In New York: What’s Behind It?
New York has lost dozens of pharmacies in a wave of closings over the past few years.
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Brooklyn, NY|News|
Man Struck In The Face With Scooter In Brooklyn Attack: NYPD
On June 3, an unidentified man struck the victim in the face with a metal scooter in front of 25 Melrose Street, police said.
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New York City|News|
NYC Weather: Rain, Thunderstorms To Roll Through This Weekend
On Saturday, rain showers are expected to hit the area after 2 p.m. with temperatures reaching 81 degrees, forecasters say.
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New York City|News|
NYC Prisoner Escaped Custody At Hospital, Remains At Large: NYPD
James Mossetty fled on foot out of the building and into the FDR Drive Wednesday night, police said.
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New York City|News|
Man Arrested, Charged In Deadly Stabbing Inside NYC Deli: Police
Jahshua Kelley, of Queens, has been charged with 2nd degree murder and criminal possession of a weapon, police said.
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New York City|News|
2 Killed In Hit-And-Run Incidents In NYC Wednesday: NYPD
An 83-year-old woman and a 16-year-old girl were killed in separate hit-and-run incidents in New York City on Wednesday
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Brooklyn, NY|News|
4 Injured In Brooklyn Apartment Fire, E-Bike Likely Cause: FDNY
The fire happened at 416 Avenue M in Midwood at around 6:33 a.m. Thursday.
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