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Man in white shirt doing pull-ups off of a Brooklyn street signal

AMNY

Pulling for votes? Mayor Adams does pull-ups off a Brooklyn street light in social media challenge

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Park Slope

Heap’s Ice Cream in Park Slope makes magic with neighborhood collabs

By Jonathan Mak

Christine Kangaloo, president of Trinidad and Tobago makes a speech during the Opening Ceremony of the 2023 Youth Commonwealth Games at Hasely Crawford Stadium on Aug. 04, 2023 in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago.

Caribbean Life

Trinidad declares State of Emergency after foiling deadly gang, inmate plots

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Red Hook

‘It’s not a realistic thing’: Lengthy Red Hook Pool closure leaves residents frustrated

By Kirstyn Brendlen

NY: Lucky Charlie

Bushwick

Lucky Charlie brings old-school coal-oven pizza to Bushwick

By Gabriele Holtermann & Sofie Kato

Mayor Eric Adams speaks announces new social services hub in Brooklyn

AMNY

Every Block Counts: NYC expands targeted crime-reduction program to all five boroughs

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AMNY

Mamdani clarifies stance on ‘globalize the intifada,’ says distance between phrase’s intent and reception is ‘bridge too far’

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BP Weekender: 6 things to do in Brooklyn July 18-20

By Brooklyn Paper

Jamaica's Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Sen. Kamina Johnson Smith.

Caribbean Life

Wrongfully deported to Africa? Jamaica says it didn’t turn anyone away

man with trophy is crowned winner of the 3A division of the Us National Yoyo Championships

Arts & Entertainment

Brooklyn yo-yo champion spins his way to national title after 13-year journey

By Olivia Seaman

NY: Saturday Night Fever Bench Plaque

Bay Ridge

A bench for ‘Brooklyn dreamers’: Bay Ridge artist marks iconic ‘Saturday Night Fever’ spot

By Gabriele Holtermann

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Bedford-Stuyvesant

Partner of slain Brooklyn activist Ryan Carson calls for ethics probe into Council Member’s online attacks

By Adam Daly

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Bay Ridge

Revamped Russell Pedersen Playground in Bay Ridge reopens with ribbon-cutting

By Gabriele Holtermann

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‘We want answers’: Parents protest over asbestos fears at P.S. 176 in Dyker Heights

By Megan McGibney

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Where to eat in Brooklyn for NYC Restaurant Week 2025

By Olivia Seaman

Detectives investigate shot fired at DeKalb Avenue and Bedford Avenue.

AMNY

Police investigating shots that rang out in Brooklyn

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Sports

Pryce Taylor, Brooklyn heavyweight, is about as unconventional as boxers get

by Miles Bolton

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After 10 years, Our Wicked Lady to close permanently on July 21

By Kirstyn Brendlen

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Bay Ridge

Proposed changes to NYC Ferry routes would connect Bay Ridge and Staten Island; affect stops in other waterfront nabes

By Barbara Russo-Lennon

Mayor Eric Adams smiling and wearing suit as he walks near glass door

AMNY

NYC Mayor’s Race: Adams raises $1.5M over past month, on heels of CFB again denying him public funds

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Congressmember Mike Lawler of New York speaks in Washington on July 17 during a press conference to support the LGBTQ hotline.

‘Unfathomable’: Trump administration ends LGBTQ youth suicide hotline

Christine Kangaloo, president of Trinidad and Tobago makes a speech during the Opening Ceremony of the 2023 Youth Commonwealth Games at Hasely Crawford Stadium on Aug. 04, 2023 in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago.

Trinidad declares State of Emergency after foiling deadly gang, inmate plots

Where to Celebrate Shark Week in NYC, Long Island & Beyond: Great Events, Live Cams, and Family Fun

New York Family

Where to Celebrate Shark Week in NYC, Long Island & Beyond: Great Events, Live Cams, and Family Fun

Suspect mugshot involved in shooting at park

Mayor Adams rails against ‘violent migrant’ accused of shooting off-duty Border Patrol agent during Manhattan park robbery