New York City, NY|News|
Teen Killed, Another Injured In NYC Stabbing Attack, Police Say
Two teenage boys were stabbed inside a Bronx playground Tuesday night, leaving one dead and the other hospitalized.
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New York City, NY|News|
Third Person Dies Amid Escalating Legionnaires’ Outbreak In NYC
Officials urge anyone who has been in the affected area since late July and is experiencing flu-like symptoms to seek medical attention.
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Prospect Heights-Crown Heights, NY|News|
Popular Eatery Set To Close After Nearly A Decade In Brooklyn
Chef Greg Baxtrom’s acclaimed Prospect Heights restaurant Olmsted will officially close on August 17, he announced in a social media post.
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Brooklyn, NY|News|
Man Strangled Younger Sister To Death In NYC Apartment, Cops Say
Mary Fagan, 64, was found unresponsive in the living room of the apartment she shared with her brother, according to police.
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Brooklyn, NY|News|
Subway Service Resumes After Awning Collapse At NYC Station
Service was halted after a massive concrete awning crashed onto the sidewalk over the weekend.
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New York City, NY|News|
2 Dead, At Least 58 Sick In Growing Legionnaires’ Outbreak In NYC
NYC health officials say 58 people have fallen ill with Legionnaires’ disease since July 25, with two confirmed deaths.
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Brooklyn, NY|News|
Popular NYC Venue Avant Gardner Files For Bankruptcy Amid Prolonged Closure
After months of closure, Brooklyn Mirage and its parent company, Avant Gardner, have filed for bankruptcy protection.
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Brooklyn, NY|News|
1 Man Killed, Another Injured In NYC Shooting, Police Say
There are no arrests and the investigation remains ongoing, police said Monday morning.
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Bed-Stuy, NY|News|
Man Killed By Hit-And-Run Driver In Brooklyn: NYPD
A pedestrian remains unidentified after the fatal hit-and-run near the Bedford-Stuyvesant-Bushwick border, police said.
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Brooklyn, NY|News|
Massive Concrete Awning Collapses Near NYC Subway Station, Forcing Closure
A massive concrete awning came crashing down onto the sidewalk in front of a Brooklyn subway station Sunday morning, officials said.
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Brooklyn, NY|News|
Popular Bakery Poppy Expands With New Brooklyn Outpost
A New York City bakery known for its seasonal pastries, sandwiches, and more has just opened a new location in Cobble Hill.
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New York City, NY|News|
Man Who Pushed Girlfriend In Front Of NYC Subway Train Sentenced: DA
The man who shoved his girlfriend in front of a moving subway train last March will spend more than a decade in prison.
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Brooklyn, NY|News|
Man Found Dead On NYC Subway Platform, Police Say
The assault prompted reroutes on the B and Q lines Wednesday morning, causing additional rush hour delays, the MTA said.
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Brooklyn, NY|News|
Man Shot In Brooklyn Building; Suspect Nabbed, NYPD Says
Authorities say a man was shot inside a building in Bushwick on Monday morning, and a suspect is now in custody.
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Brooklyn, NY|News|
City Cleared To Remove Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Amid Legal Showdown
The ruling follows Mayor Eric Adams’ directive last month to revert the Brooklyn bike lane to its original, unprotected layout.
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Queens, NY|News|
Man Accused Of Setting Dog On Fire In NYC Arrested, Police Say
The NYPD Animal Cruelty Squad has arrested a man accused of dragging a dog down a Queens street before setting it on fire.
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Park Slope, NY|News|
New Dim Sum Cafe Lands In Park Slope
HOM Cafe & Wine, the newest addition to Park Slope’s café scene, offers all-day dim sum for a unique twist on the traditional coffee shop.
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Brooklyn, NY|News|
Driver Arrested In Fatal Brooklyn Crash That Killed One, Police Say
The 64-year-old driver has been charged with failure to yield in connection with the death of 68-year-old Maurette Lafleur.
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Park Slope, NY|News|
Man Robbed At Knifepoint On Park Slope Street: NYPD
The robbery happened early Saturday morning, police said.
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Queens, NY|News|
Latest Legionnaires’ Outbreak In NYC Infects 5 People, Health Officials Warn
Five people have been diagnosed with Legionnaires’ disease in a weekend cluster detected in Harlem, health officials said.
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