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‘Brazen’ Brooklyn smoke shop killer sentenced for shooting mother-of-four and her dog

By Gabriele Holtermann

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AMNY

NYC Mayor’s Race: Eric Adams to be endorsed by slew of law enforcement unions

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Greenpoint

Locals split over proposed mixed-use development, Monitor Point, near Bushwick Inlet Park

By Kirstyn Brendlen

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AMNY

NYC Mayor’s Race: Mamdani heads into talks with business, Democratic leaders with ‘desire for partnership’

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AMNY

NYC’s sewer system faces decades-long overhaul as storms intensify, officials warn

Brooklyn Org Volunteer Day 2025

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Brooklyn Org launches microgrants to boost small nonprofits

By Gabriele Holtermann

The Latin Food Fest is returning this fall, this time at Industry City in Brooklyn.

AMNY

Latin Food Fest returns to NYC, bringing Latin flavors and beats to Industry City

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Nathan’s Famous invites NYC to ‘Follow the Frank Line’ straight to Coney Island

By Olivia Seaman

An NYC Ferry on the East River near the Queensboro Bridge in 2022.

AMNY

A proposed NYC Ferry route could connect Brooklyn to Staten Island

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Brooklyn Children’s Museum marks anniversary with Smurfs celebration, $10,000 gift from Paramount Pictures

By Meaghan McGoldrick O'Neil

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AMNY

It takes a city: Bringing New York City one step closer to universal childcare

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Brooklyn pols demand halt to immigrant detainee transfers to troubled MDC

By Gabriele Holtermann

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Columbia St Waterfront

After months of backlash, city to close concrete recycling facility in Columbia Waterfront District

By Kirstyn Brendlen

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Bay Ridge

Bay Ridge street renamed for heroic 9/11 first responder, FDNY paramedic Peter L. Bushey

By Olivia Seaman

Councilmember Mercedes Narcisse among members of the clergy as Brooklyn Canarsie Lions hosted a successful Brotherhood Service, distributed Thanksgiving gifts in November 2024.

Caribbean Life

Haitian officials debunk viral video of alleged ICE confrontation

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Prospect Park’s LeFrak Center at Lakeside gets a refresh with new operators, upgraded amenities

By Olivia Seaman

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AMNY

NYC Mayor’s Race: Cuomo makes his independent bid for mayor official, says he’s ‘in it to win it’

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Bath Beach

Bath Beach apartment building fire injures 4 as firefighters rescue trapped residents

By Kirstyn Brendlen & Lloyd Mitchell

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Brownsville to get new arts center, 283 affordable apartments under city plan

By Ajani Stella

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Faith, family and four tons: Lifters carry on Williamsburg’s Giglio tradition at Mount Carmel Feast

By Gabriele Holtermann

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Ronald Porcelli is the director of the NYC Unity Project.

How the NYC Unity Project’s Family Acceptance of LGBTQ+ Youth Initiative heals families and saves LGBTQ+ lives

Australia's Mitchell Starc reacts during the ICC World Test Championship Final against South Africa at the Lord's Cricket Ground, London, Britain on June 11, 2025.

Australia humiliates the West Indies

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New York Family

Free Kid and Family Activities in NYC: 10 Free Things to Do This Week

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Bronx teen girl stabbed to death during smoke shop brawl