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Man shot to death inside Flatiron District pole dancing studio: cops

Posted on October 15, 2023

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Sony’s Access controller for the PlayStation aims to make gaming easier for people with disabilities

Posted on October 15, 2023

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War in Israel: In first call with Palestinian president Abbas, Biden discusses support for humanitarian aid to Gaza

Posted on October 15, 2023

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War in Israel: Packed Gaza hospitals warn that thousands could die as supplies run low and ground offensive looms

Posted on October 15, 2023

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Queens socialist Assembly Member Mamdani arrested while protesting with Jewish New Yorkers in Brooklyn

War in Israel: Over 60 arrested across NYC at protests over conflict a week after deadly terrorist attacks

Posted on October 14, 2023

Firefighters pour water on fire in Brooklyn

Vacant building in Brooklyn goes up in smoke in three-alarm fire: FDNY

Posted on October 14, 2023

Woman in Israel mourns victim of Hamas terrorist attack

Where to donate amid the Israel-Hamas conflict

Posted on October 14, 2023

Israelis evacuate after Hamas rocket strike

NYC DSA members playing both sides of Israel-Hamas conflict in wake of terror attacks

Posted on October 13, 2023

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Adams admin to impose 60-day cap on shelter stays for migrant families: source

Posted on October 13, 2023

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Council Member Inna Vernikov arrested for bringing gun to pro-Palestine protest near Brooklyn College

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War in Israel | NYPD boosts presence around five boroughs ahead of planned protests, rumored ‘day of jihad’

Posted on October 13, 2023

Ellen Trawick, the mother of Kawaski Trawick, speaks at a press conference in lower Manhattan on Oct. 12.

Families escalate pressure on mayor, NYPD amid looming decision in Trawick case

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Editorial | Expel George Santos, the Congress clown, after latest indictment

Posted on October 12, 2023

Tony Blinken, U.S. Secretary of State, with Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu in foreground.

War in Israel | Blinken vows U.S. support as Israeli force’s Gaza ground invasion looms

Posted on October 12, 2023

Family in Israel mourns loved ones killed in terrorist attack

Editorial | Where’s the world in joining the U.S. in supporting Israel?

Posted on October 12, 2023

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Greenwich Village

‘Making a statement’: New Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire memorial honors 146 victims, 112 years later

Posted on October 12, 2023

Rockets are fired toward Israel from the Gaza Strip on Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023. Israel has launched intense airstrikes in Gaza after the territory's militant rulers carried out an unprecedented attack on Israel Saturday, killing over 1000 people and taking captives. Hundreds of Palestinians have been killed in the airstrikes.

Bronx pols overwhelmingly support Israel following Hamas’ terrorist attacks

Two men convicted of murder for hire in fatal shooting outside Flushing karaoke bar in 2019: Feds

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Gov. Hochul’s admin formally backs Mayor’s latest request to suspend shelter mandate

Posted on October 11, 2023

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Richmond Hill community honors COVID-19 victims at memorial tree

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Not trustworthy? Homeless say DHS riding with police damages relations

Posted on October 11, 2023

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Brooklyn man charged with assault after biting off a cop’s fingertip inside 103rd Precinct in Jamaica: DA

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NYC to phase out black garbage bags: Mayor mandates container use for small residential buildings starting next fall

Posted on October 11, 2023

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Brooklyn subway creep wanted in connection to multiple sexual assault incidents

Posted on October 11, 2023

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Breast cancer survivors celebrate life at Maimonides’ 10th annual Pink Runway

Dr. Nina D'Abreo demystifies breast cancer for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Demystifying breast cancer risks, diagnosis and treatment with Dr. Nina D’Abreo of NYU Langone Hospital-Brooklyn

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Teen slashed outside of Queens high school: cops

Posted on October 11, 2023

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Teenage motorcyclist killed in collision with MTA bus in East Elmhurst: NYPD

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Queens’ Jewish community hurts for loved ones in Israel

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Four civilians hospitalized in Jamaica apartment fire: FDNY

NYPD presence at Israel, Palestine protests in Midtown.

War in Israel: Mayor, NYPD warn of potential lone wolf attacks in aftermath of Hamas-led massacre

Posted on October 10, 2023

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Organizer of ‘Pink in the Park’ reflects on this year’s breast cancer event in Whitestone

President Joe Biden speaks Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2023, in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington, about the war between Israel and the militant Palestinian group Hamas.

Biden condemns Hamas for ‘unadulterated evil’ attack on Israel, vows US resolve in backing Israel

Posted on October 10, 2023

Forest Hills

Forest Hills community candlelight vigil draws hundreds in support of Israel following ‘barbaric’ Hamas terror attacks

Former Democratic U.S. Rep. Tom Suozzi

Former Rep. Tom Suozzi launches bid to take back his old seat from controversial Republican George Santos

Posted on October 10, 2023

Jamaica

Cops seek gunman who shot teen twice in South Jamaica

Mayor Eric Adams before star of David in candles at vigil over Israel terrorist attacks

Midtown Manhattan

At vigil for Israel terrorist attack victims, Mayor Adams denounces pro-Palestine protests

Posted on October 10, 2023

Man sought for shoving young girl into gates of Brooklyn storefront: cops

Posted on October 10, 2023

Workers lay AstroTurf at the Astrodome in Houston, July 13, 1966. Artificial turf has come a long way since since it was introduced on a grand stage to the sports world at the Astrodome.

What is artificial turf? Synthetic grass has come a long way since the days of AstroTurf

Posted on October 10, 2023

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Queens community stands united in support of Israel at Kew Gardens vigil

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Rep. Meng calls on State Department to help get her constituents out of Israel and back home to Queens

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Knicks Preseason Preview: What to Watch for tonight in opening battle with Celtics

Posted on October 9, 2023

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Exclusive: ‘No violence will be tolerated,’ NYPD Assistant Commissioner talks protest security measures

Posted on October 9, 2023

Pro-Israeli demonstrators gather in Midtwon for dueling rallies with pro-Palestinian advocates.

‘Do not use our streets to spread your hate’: New York responds to Hamas-Israeli conflict

Posted on October 9, 2023

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Long Island man killed in East Elmhurst after crashing his motorcycle into SUV, before being struck by another vehicle: NYPD

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Pawlacio Pets celebrates second annual Rockaway Dog Parade

Neir's

Neir’s Tavern celebrates 194 years of bringing neighbors together in Woodhaven

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SUV crashes into Bronx Penny Pincher storefront in Pelham Bay

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Victoria’s Secrets: A cherished moment

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Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson joined advocates to mark National Coming Out Day on, Oct. 10.

National Coming Out Day observed in the boroughs