New York City, NY|News|
Swimmer Vanishes Off Far Rockaway Beach During Storm, Police Say
The search for a missing swimmer continued over the weekend along the shores of Rockaway Beach in Queens.
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Brooklyn, NY|News|
Chick-fil-A Opening New Brooklyn Location On Smith Street
The Southern-style chicken chain is preparing to open its newest location near the heart of Downtown Brooklyn.
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Prospect Heights-Crown Heights, NY|News|
Van Strikes 10-Year-Old Boy Crossing Street In Crown Heights, Police Say
A 10-year-old boy is in critical condition after being struck by a vehicle while crossing the street in Brooklyn on Tuesday morning.
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New York City, NY|News|
Feds Foil NYC Bomb Plot, Charge Man With Building And Planting IEDs
A man has been indicted on multiple charges after police say he built several improvised explosive devices and stashed them on NYC rooftops.
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Brooklyn, NY|News|
Another Suspect Arrested In Brutal Attack On On-Duty MTA Worker
A second suspect is in custody following the July 1 attack on an on-duty MTA employee inside a Brooklyn subway station.
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Brooklyn, NY|News|
60 Brooklyn Restaurants Are All In On NYC Restaurant Week
Don’t miss out—reservations for New York City Restaurant Week are still open, so start planning your dinners now.
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Park Slope, NY|News|
Lakeside Reopens In Prospect Park With Fresh Summer Activities On Deck
The LeFrak Center at Lakeside will reopen later this summer, featuring fresh amenities the whole family can enjoy.
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Bed-Stuy, NY|News|
New Indian-Inspired Cafe And Wine Bar "Cheeni" Opens In Bed-Stuy
Cheeni, a new “Indian-ish” café and wine bar, has opened in Bed-Stuy, bringing fresh flavor to the local food scene.
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Brooklyn, NY|News|
Groper Grabs Women’s Chests In String Of Brooklyn Attacks, Cops Say
A man grabbed two women's breasts and ran off during a single day last week, police said.
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Park Slope, NY|News|
9 Park Slope Restaurants To Join NYC Restaurant Week 2025
Restaurants across New York City will serve special menus starting this week, including a handful of spots in Park Slope.
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Williamsburg-Greenpoint, NY|News|
Beloved Brooklyn Music Venue Our Wicked Lady Closes After 10 Years
After 10 years of hosting live music, the well-loved East Williamsburg venue Our Wicked Lady will close its doors on July 21.
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New York City, NY|News|
Deadly Chinatown Crash Kills 2; Driver Arrested, Police Say
Two women were arrested after a car exited the Manhattan Bridge and fatally struck a cyclist and pedestrian on a busy Chinatown street.
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Brooklyn, NY|News|
Man Stabbed And Killed Overnight In Brooklyn Attack, Police Say
The victim, who has not yet been identified, was rushed to a nearby hospital early Sunday, police said.
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Brooklyn, NY|News|
$270M Affordable Housing Project Breaks Ground At Brooklyn Megachurch Campus
The complex in East New York will feature 385 affordable homes within modern, downtown-style buildings, along with commercial space.
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Brooklyn, NY|News|
Beloved Brooklyn Comedy Icon Ray DeJon Dead At 63
The comedian died on Monday at the age of 63—just one day shy of his 64th birthday.
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New York City, NY|News|
Teen Girl Stabbed To Death Inside NYC Deli, Police Say
The teen was found with multiple stab wounds to her head and body, police said.
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Brooklyn, NY|News|
Arrest Made In Brutal MTA Worker Assault By Alleged Fare Evaders: NYPD
Police have arrested one suspect in Brooklyn, who they say is connected to the assault of an on-duty MTA employee.
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Brooklyn, NY|News|
Man Beaten With His Own Cane In Brooklyn Subway Assault, NYPD Says
The attack occurred just after 4 p.m. Monday inside a Brooklyn subway station, according to police.
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Brooklyn, NY|News|
City Eyes NYC Ferry Expansions, Linking Brooklyn And Staten Island
NYC Ferry plans a major route overhaul, connecting Brooklyn to Staten Island and improving outer-borough service.
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Brooklyn, NY|News|
Dead Driver IDed As Brooklyn Man After Truck Plunges Off NJ Bridge
The driver killed in a tractor-trailer crash on the Delaware Memorial Bridge has been identified as Zair Murzakov, officials said.
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