Queens, NY|News|
$8.1B Queens Casino Hits Roadblock Despite Winning License
Despite winning a casino license, the massive Queens development faces new questions about flooding, public access and safety.
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- Brooklyn, NY
Ainsley Martinez is a multimedia journalist with a bachelor’s degree in journalism from the University of Central Oklahoma and a professional certification from Columbia Journalism School’s LEDE Program. An Oklahoma City native, she worked as a data and investigative reporter and editor at newsrooms in New York and Oklahoma.
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11-Story Tower Could Rise Over Tompkins Square Park After $35M Sale
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Brooklyn|News|
13 New Brooklyn Restaurants Open In October: See The Full List
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New York City, NY|News|
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Fare checkers were caught on video physically confronting passengers, prompting an MTA investigation.
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New York City, NY|News|
NYC Entrepreneur Shares Her Secret To Business Success
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New York City, NY|News|
3 NYC Snowfall Predictions For Winter 2026
A powerful El Niño could reshape New York City's winter, but forecasters warn of a major weather wildcard.
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Bed-Stuy, NY|News|
Bed-Stuy Election 2026: Who's Running And How To Vote
Here's who's on the ballot, when polls open and where Bed-Stuy residents can vote Nov. 3.
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Park Slope, NY|News|
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Prospect Heights-Crown Heights, NY|News|
Crown Heights 2026 Election Guide: Candidates, Polling Places And Voting Hours
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New York City, NY|News|
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From outdoor dining and bike lanes to construction permits, here's what voting Yes or No would mean on Nov. 3.
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Brooklyn|News|
Election Q&A: Meet Melvin Rivera, Republican Candidate For NY-7
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The first-time candidate discusses affordable housing and her vision for New York's 7th Congressional District.
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Forest Hills, NY|News|
Forest Hills Stadium To Pay Neighborhood Group Up To $18K Per Concert Under New Deal
The settlement allows up to 28 concerts a year while imposing noise curfews, traffic restrictions and payments to a neighborhood group.
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New York City, NY|News|
NYC Landlords Could Face Major New Rules When Selling Apartment Buildings
Supporters say the measure could protect affordable housing, while small landlords warn it could make selling properties more difficult.
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Bed-Stuy, NY|News|
Man Struck In Head With Brick In Bed-Stuy, Critically Injured: NYPD
Police also searched an apartment about a block away, but have not said whether the operation was connected to the assault.
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These Are The 25 Best Elementary Schools in NJ: U.S. News
A Paterson school took the No. 1 spot in the 2027 rankings.
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Ditmas Park-Flatbush, NY|News|
NYPD Officer Groped Woman At Flatbush Lounge
The off-duty officer allegedly touched a woman's breast and genitals without her consent.
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