Brooklyn|News|
The Dog Fight Dividing A Brooklyn Park
One park rule has become the center of a neighborhood debate.
Ainsley Martinez, Patch Staff
Ainsley Martinez, Patch Staff
- 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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New York City, NY|News|
NYC Deputy Sheriffs Win Retroactive Raise. Here’s How Much It Could Add To Payroll
The long-awaited agreement raises pay and benefits for hundreds of deputies in New York City.
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Brooklyn|News|
Transformer Falls Onto Car During Brooklyn Fire
Power was disrupted in the area after a transformer fell onto a car during an electrical fire response.
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Sunset Park, NY|News|
Sunset Park Block Party Marks Next Chapter In Neighborhood Mural Tradition
Behind a new mural on 54th Street is a yearlong effort to capture the many cultures that call Sunset Park home.
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Harlem, NY|News|
Santiago's Beer Garden Reopens In East Harlem
A neighborhood favorite has returned after a November fire.
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New York City, NY|News|
Mamdani Wins Control Of NYC School Board
AI rules, possible school closures and a major funding fight await NYC's newly appointed education board.
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Upper East Side, NY|News|
Home Intruder Sentenced To 34 Years After Raping Sleeping UES Woman
A jury convicted the Bronx man after prosecutors said he attacked a woman inside her apartment while she slept.
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Brooklyn|News|
MTA Targets Brooklyn Subway Bottlenecks That Delay Millions Of Riders
Here's what the changes could mean for your commute.
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Upper East Side, NY|News|
Sixth Death Reported In UES Legionnaires' Disease Outbreak
Health officials said the source of the deadly outbreak has been eliminated, but the investigation is not over.
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New York City, NY|News|
NYC Opens 51 Safe Locations For Basement And Ground-Floor Residents
Emergency crews are preparing across the five boroughs as storms threaten neighborhoods vulnerable to sudden flooding.
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New York City, NY|News|
Cyclospora Outbreak Expands: How To Order Food Safely In NYC
The recalled lettuce is raising concerns for diners, but experts say restaurants face another challenge.
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Across New Jersey, NJ|News|
Cyclospora Outbreak Expands: How To Order Food Safely In NJ
The recalled lettuce is raising concerns for diners, but experts say restaurants face another challenge
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Queens, NY|News|
Queens Landlord Accused Of Millions In Illegal Rent Charges: Lawsuit
A tenant watchdog says it uncovered a pattern inside several buildings that could impact hundreds of renters.
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Central Park, NY|News|
18-Year-Old Tourist’s Central Park Death Leads To Lawsuit
The family’s next move could reshape the future of horse-drawn carriages in New York City.
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Harlem, NY|News|
East Side Commuters Get Major NYC Rail Upgrade
The decades-old rail structure reopened five years ahead of schedule, under budget and without disrupting service.
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New York City, NY|News|
Flood Watch Issued As Severe Storms Threaten NYC
Forecasters say the most dangerous impacts have not arrived yet.
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New York City, NY|News|
NYC Grocery Stores To Offer 30 Percent Discounts On Produce, Meat And Pantry Staples
A 9,000-square-foot store in East Harlem will be the first grocery store to receive discounts in Manhattan.
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Brooklyn|News|
Brooklyn Festival Founder Booked Superstars Before They Broke Out
Before Kendrick Lamar and Doja Cat broke out, Al Damashek booked them in New York. Now he's betting on Brooklyn's next generation.
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Queens, NY|News|
Baseball Bat Assault In Queens Leaves Man Dead: Police
Police are searching for the driver.
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Brooklyn|News|
‘This Is What Holds My Body’: NYC Wheelchair Users Demand Independence
36 years after the ADA, a Patch investigation reveals how Medicare rules, denials and industry changes affect power wheelchair access.
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