New York City|News|
'Bling Bishop’ Lamor Whitehead Could Get Decade-Plus Jail Time: Feds
Whitehead has asked for an effective sentence of four weeks in prison and supervised release due to the conditions at a Brooklyn jail.
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Brooklyn, NY|News|
Man, 86, Fatally Struck By DOT Truck In Brooklyn: Police
The victim was struck by the truck at 92nd Street and Dahlgren Place in Bay Ridge.
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New York City|News|
Severe Thunderstorms In NYC Forecast Before Heat Wave Comeback
Rain showers and thunderstorms are poised to hit the area at around 2 p.m. Friday and last throughout the night.
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Brooklyn, NY|News|
Brooklyn Driver Arrested, Killed 63-Year-Old Man Crossing Street: NYPD
The incident happened on June 1, at around 10:06 p.m., near Mother Gaston Boulevard and New Lots Avenue, police said
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New York City|News|
Woman Stabbed To Death In Manhattan Identified: NYPD
Jordin Walston, of Morningside Heights, was fatally stabbed in the chest by another woman outside a Chinese restaurant Tuesday night.
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NY Counties With Most Affordable Home Prices: New Data
New York and Long Island have unaffordable home prices for the average two-income family. See where homes are affordable here.
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New York City|News|
8 Men Linked To ISIS In NYC, Other U.S. Cities Nabbed By FBI: Report
The eight men were arrested in Philly, Los Angeles, and New York as part of an FBI sting operation.
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New York City|News|
1 Dead, Another Shot In NYC Violence Tuesday Night: NYPD
The two incidents happened within a two-hour period in Manhattan, police said.
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Brooklyn, NY|News|
Brooklyn Middle Schoolers 'Walkout To End Gun Violence'
The annual walkout—held the week of National Gun Violence Awareness Day — saw middle schoolers rally at Restoration Plaza.
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New York City|News|
Heat Wave, Thunderstorms Target NYC: See Forecast
New Yorkers can expect sunny skies Wednesday, but wet weather could return later this week. See the full forecast:
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Brooklyn, NY|News|
'Brooklyn Made' Downtown BK Store Offically Opens
A grand opening ribbon cutting ceremony was held at the store on June 7.
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New York City|News|
NYC Subway Station To Be Renamed After Stonewall, Site of LGBTQ+ Riots
The station will be renamed to “Christopher Street-Stonewall National Monument Station."
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New York City|News|
MTA 'Not Giving Up' On Congestion Pricing, Will 'Shrink' Budget
Janno Lieber, the MTA’s chair and CEO is still hopeful the agency will get the 'green light' on congestion pricing in the near future.
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Brooklyn, NY|News|
'Evil' Brooklyn Skyscraper Auction Called Off For Settlement: Report
The auction scheduled for 9 DeKalb Avenue at 10 a.m. Monday was called off by lender Silverstein Properties.
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Across New York, NY|News|
NYC Chef Wins James Beard Award
Charlie Mitchell of Clover Hill in Brooklyn was named the top chef in New York.
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Brooklyn, NY|News|
Stray Bullet Strikes 84-Year-Old Woman In Walker Brooklyn: NYPD
The victim was sitting in her walker near the intersection of Brooklyn Avenue and Foster Avenue, police said.
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New York City|News|
VIDEO: Man Sucker Punches Woman During Brooklyn Pride
The text on the video reads: “This guy punched me in the face today and broke my nose and busted up my friend's arm, can anyone find him?”
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Across New York, NY|News|
Toxic PFAS ‘Forever Chemicals’ Widely Found In NY Water: New EPA Data
A new report from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency shows many public water systems in New York are contaminated with PFAS.
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Brooklyn, NY|News|
Man Takes 2 Hostages At NYC Store During 2-Hour Standoff: NYPD
The man walked into the Darwin Money Transfer store and pretended to conduct a transaction before announcing the robbery, police said.
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New York City|News|
Boy, 14, Injured Subway Surfing At NYC Subway Station: Police
The 14-year-old boy was riding on top of a southbound 7 train when his head hit a beam on an overhang at the station, police said.
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