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Mystery buyer revealed for Carroll Gardens’ former Rite Aid site

By Anna Bradley-Smith Conversation…

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Soft Bar + Cafe marks one year in Greenpoint, but the real stars are behind the bar

By Olivia Seaman Conversation…

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Brooklyn Democratic Party, reformers battle over rule change in court

By Kirstyn Brendlen Conversation…

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2026 Governor’s Race: Blakeman under fire after endorsing candidate who called 9/11 an ‘inside job’

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Hochul, MTA unveil new IBX renderings, say project is moving faster than expected

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Brooklyn FC, Salvation Army team up to give local kids backpacks — and a night at the soccer game

By Olivia Seaman Conversation…

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Op-ed | Bay Ridge is losing its zoning vote. We must act now.

By Kayla Santosuosso Conversation…

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‘A spark of hope’: 25 years after 9/11, the Daffodil Project keeps blooming

By Kirstyn Brendlen Conversation…

Police shot at a rampaging teen in Brooklyn Tuesday night after authorities said he drove a stolen vehicle onto a sidewalk toward an officer during a chaotic string of armed robberies and carjackings.

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Wild Brooklyn crime spree: Cops shoot at teen suspect amid rampage of carjackings and armed robberies across borough

Office of the Chief Medical Examiner Director of Forensic Biology Mark Desire during the Sept. 11, 2001 terror attacks. 11 September 2001 - NEW YORK - Injured Members of the Medical Examiner's office are evacuated across the Hudson River to Jersey City after the collapse of the South Tower of the World Trade Center in New York City. © 2001 Chip East / ALL RIGHTS RESERVED PHOTO CREDIT: © 2001 Chip East

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OCME forensic scientist Mark Desire has been identifying 9/11 victims for 25 years. With hundreds of victims still unknown, he’s not stopping.

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John Dewey Annex adds 553 seats for Gravesend middle schoolers

By Olivia Seaman Conversation…

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Brooklyn company, two Queens men indicted over alleged sale of fake construction safety cards

By Meaghan McGoldrick O'Neil Conversation…

Chief Joseph Fox at a press event where he was honored for his good relations with the community and media.

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9/11 25 Years Later: Retired NYPD chief recalls duties protecting the city, and helping victims’ families grieve

Displaying the Jamaican flag, Ryshelle McCadney portrays I Am Caribbeng's "In Full Bloom."

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Shootings near massive West Indian American Carnival Parade mar otherwise picture-perfect celebration

By Nelson A. King Conversation…

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City, Jewish leaders unite in Williamsburg for High Holiday food help, opening kosher pantry

By Claude Solnik Conversation…

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AMNY

9/11 25 Years Later: A New Yorker remembers two family sacrifices

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Mask-wearing gunman sought for shooting man to death on Brooklyn street

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More violence at Brooklyn’s J’Ouvert and West Indian Day celebrations: 9 people injured in shootings and stabbings

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25 voices, 25 years later: How Brooklyn remembers 9/‌11

By Olivia Seaman Conversation…

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‘Love took over’: Brooklyn woman remembers the quiet job that kept Ground Zero connected, and the kindness that followed

By Olivia Seaman Conversation…

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Activist demonstrate outside of Mount Sinai on Sept. 8 in response to the hospital's agreement with the Department of Justice to stop providing gender-affirming care to youth.

Trans rights activists protest at Mount Sinai after hospital ends gender-affirming care for youth

A supporter holds a sign detailing Senate Bill S. 4814 during the West Indian American Carnival Parade, urging action to protect TPS for Haitians.

Brooklyn leaders, organizers urge Congress to protect TPS for Haitians

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