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Bed-Stuy Rep Hakeem Jeffries Elected Dems' House Leader
Jeffries will be the first Black American to head a major political party in Congress, according to reports.

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Jeffries will be the first Black American to head a major political party in Congress, according to reports.

The smoke eaters rescued several people from a third-floor early morning fire on Tuesday, the department said.
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The city has owned this vacant strip of land since 1973, and you could rent it from them for under $2,000.
Dubbed the 'Coolest Santa EVER,' the third annual Santa Land Community Parade hits the streets on Saturday.
You might see anyone in town going to a (yo-yo) go-go.
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CB3 approved the two measures earlier this month, a sign that the neighborhood is taking action on two serious challenges facing the city.
Your beers can help fight food insecurity at low-income schools on Tuesday.
To help celebrate the Brooklyn Nets' 10th year in Brooklyn, the fabled ice cream shop has two new 'Birthday Swishes' flavors.
The women targeted an Atlantic Terminal straphanger then took her wallet to Target, police said.
The early stages of construction have begun at 527 Grand Ave. for a nine-story residential building, a local real estate blog reports.
Small biz is big in Bed-Stuy. Here's how to make the most of local shopping festivities (which include a Winter Wonderland) this Saturday.
Many businesses in Park Slope are taking part in the annual shopping frenzy. Here's some tips on how to keep your dollars local.
Got a hot lead on a good tree? Let your Brooklyn neighbors know.
Jamal McIlwain, 28, stands accused of attacking a 12-year-old near Prospect Park last week, police said.
Disturbing video shows a man racing across a Brooklyn street with his crutch raised over his head to attack a 12-year-old boy, police said.
The annual free Kings Cares Thanksgiving Luncheon is back.
An unidentified woman was struck by a train at Church Avenue early Wednesday morning, police said.
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