New York City|News|
Riders Can Scan QR Code To Clean Bathroom Stalls In LIRR Stations: MTA
The railroad expects to have the system up and running in early July.
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- New York City, NY
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Bed-Stuy, NY|News|
Willoughby-Hart Section In Bed-Stuy Named Historic District
Two blocks are made up of late-19th century row houses lining Willoughby Avenue and Hart Street between Nostrand and Marcy Avenues.
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Brooklyn, NY|News|
4 Gunmen Shoot, Injure 2 On Brooklyn Street: NYPD
A 61-year-old man suffered a gunshot wound to the chest, while a 36-year-old man was shot in the right leg, police said.
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Brooklyn, NY|News|
Portion Of F Train Line In Brooklyn To Be Shut Down This Summer
The F train line between Church Avenue and Coney Island will be closed next week on Friday, July 5 to Monday, July 8.
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New York City|News|
NYC Weather: Severe Rain, Thunderstorms To Hit NYC Tonight
Damaging winds and large hail could make its way to the area, according to the National Weather Service.
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Brooklyn, NY|News|
Ex-NYPD Cop Pleads Guilty In Brooklyn Love Triangle Shooting
Yvonne Wu fatally shot her ex-girlfriend and another woman on Oct. 13, 2021, according to authorities.
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New York City|News|
NYC 'Summer Streets' Returns Next Month: Here's What To Know
Nearly twenty miles of New York City's streets will be open July and August for walking, running, cycling and play.
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New York City|News|
Junior’s Restaurant Owner Exploring Run For Mayor: Report
The restaurant owner is described as a "moderate" Republican and would seek the GOP nomination if he ran in 2025.
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New York City|News|
Times Square Machete Attacker Indicted, Slashed Pedestrian: DA
Ove Williams, on May 30, attacked a 32-year-old man with a machete, striking his lower body multiple times, prosecutors said.
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Brooklyn, NY|News|
Woman, 56, Found Dead Inside Brooklyn Homeless Shelter: NYPD
Officers found the victim unresponsive inside a bathroom at 615 East 104 Street on Saturday.
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New York City|News|
Missing NYC Girl Found In CT, Disappeared 3 Years Ago: Report
The girl— now 16-years-old— had disappeared from her home in East New York in December 2021.
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Brooklyn, NY|News|
Man Dies From Injuries In Brooklyn Expressway Hit-And-Run Crash: NYPD
Athanasios Athanasiou, 77, was injured in the March 15 crash and later died on June 20, police said.
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New York City|News|
NYC Still Under Heat And Air Quality Advisory After 4-Day Heat Wave
The heat advisory will remain in effect until 8 p.m. Monday, and the air quality alert will last until 11 p.m.
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Brooklyn, NY|News|
Brooklyn Moped Rider Killed In Collison With Bicyclist: Police
The 48-year-old victim was transported to NYU Langone-Brooklyn Hospital and later succumbed to her injures on Monday, June 17, police said.
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New York City|News|
NYC Restaurants Ordered Closed June 14 -June 21
Only 2 restaurants closed across the city.
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New York City|News|
2 NYC MTA Bus Drivers Assualted In Seperate Incidents: NYPD
The two incidents took place in Harlem and in East New York, police said.
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Brooklyn, NY|News|
Cab Driver Shot In The Head In Brooklyn, 2 Suspect At Large: NYPD
A 52-year-old driver was inside a 2019 Mercedes Benz when he was shot in the face, police said.
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New York City|News|
Extreme Heat Hits NYC As Air Quality Alert Is Issued, Mid-90s Temps
A heat advisory will be in effect in New York City beginning at noon and will last until 8 p.m. Sunday, according to the NWS.
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New York City|News|
Suspected NYC Park Child Rapist Confessed He Recorded Attack: Report
If convicted of the top charge, Inga faces a maximum sentence of 25 years to life in prison.
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New York City|News|
Duo Steals $100K Watch From Man Outside Carbone In NYC: Police
The men pressed a gun to the victim's chest and demanded to give up his Philippe watch, police said.
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