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People reported hearing a loud boom close to the Strand Bookstore Friday morning. Here's what happened.

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People reported hearing a loud boom close to the Strand Bookstore Friday morning. Here's what happened.

They'll also provide backup power and heat, along with a public meeting space.
Here's what a new dog run in Prospect Park near Kensington could look like.
Pat LaFontaine made the announcement in front of more than 100 boys and girls.
The unofficial start to spring is under way.
The Fifth Avenue grocery store is slated to be demolished and replaced with an apartment complex and an affordable grocery store.
Here's what Yelp reviewers say. Do you agree?
Here's what Yelp reviewers say. Do you agree?
Participatory budgeting starts Saturday. Here are projects in Sunset Park and surrounding neighborhoods you can vote on.
Participatory budgeting starts Saturday. Here are projects in Red Hook and surrounding neighborhoods you can vote on.
Another hearing will be held Tuesday over the opening of the controversial shelter.
He faces 25 years in prison.
Participatory budgeting starts Saturday. Here are projects in East Flatbush and surrounding neighborhoods you can vote on.
Participatory budgeting starts Saturday. Here are projects in Prospect-Lefferts Gardens and surrounding neighborhoods you can vote on.
Participatory budgeting starts Saturday. Here are projects in Ditmas Park, Flatbush and surrounding neighborhoods you can vote on.
James Berry, 32, was arrested.
The city will be in court Friday with Crown Heights residents who want to delay or cancel the opening all together.
Community officers for Windsor Terrace and South Slope will hear from the public at a Friday meeting.
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The shutdown was only advertised in English and won't have adequate transportation replacements, City Councilman Carlos Menchaca said.