Brooklyn|News|
Brooklyn Bar Owner Refused To Pay. Then The Cops Kept Coming, Lawsuit Alleges
The ex-NYPD commissioner’s twin allegedly pressured him for cash as police visits mounted before the bar closed.
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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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Prospect Heights-Crown Heights, NY|News|
Crown Heights Library Will Close For A $36 Million Makeover
The century-old Eastern Parkway branch will add more than 50 percent more public space.
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Prospect Heights-Crown Heights, NY|News|
Crown Heights Developer Proposes 170 New Apartments
A developer has filed plans for an eight-story mixed-use building in Crown heights.
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Brooklyn|News|
Three Teenagers Killed In Brooklyn Crash
A Cadillac Escalade carrying five teens collided with a Honda HR-V.
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Here’s What It Costs To Live Comfortably In NJ
A new report reveals how much New Jersey residents need to maintain a solid standard of living.
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New York City, NY|News|
What The Zillow-Redfin Deal Means For NYC Renters
The deal could change where renters find apartments and how landlords advertise them.
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New York City, NY|News|
NYC Extends Tax Exemption Deadline For Homeowners
The City has received more than 5,500 applications and approved about 2,900.
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Carroll Gardens-Cobble Hill, NY|News|
$3 Specialty Coffee Is Back In Brooklyn
Light Switch opened Tuesday, serving specialty coffee, sandwiches and pastries by day, then wine, spritzes and small plates at night.
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New York City, NY|News|
NYC Pizza Spots Worth Leaving Your Neighborhood For
A national pizza guide skips NYC, but these local favorites show why New York still sets the standard.
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New York City, NY|News|
NYC Housing Court Fast-Track: What Tenants Need To Know
Eligible cases will receive a judge the same day they are filed.
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Across New Jersey, NJ|News|
This NJ Pizzeria Among The Country’s Best, Food Writers Say
A New Jersey pizzeria made the national list after food writers highlighted its signature pie and what makes it stand out.
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Bed-Stuy, NY|News|
Arsenic, Mercury Found In Bed-Stuy Dog Park
The dog run is closed after soil tests found elevated metals, leaving owners with limited off-leash options.
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New York City, NY|News|
NYC-Owned Grocery Plan Challenged In Court
The lawsuit compares the City’s grocery plan to Walmart.
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New York City, NY|News|
NYC Parks’ Crew For Faster Repairs: What To Know
The new program will tackle everyday problems at parks, playgrounds and recreation centers while larger projects move forward.
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Williamsburg-Greenpoint, NY|News|
Greenpoint Shooting Leaves Man Injured: Police
No arrests have been made.
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Park Slope, NY|News|
Park Slope Apartment Building Faces Foreclosure
A rental property is caught in a court battle that could change what happens to the building next.
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Brooklyn|News|
BQE Construction: What Brooklyn And Queens Drivers Need To Know
The Brooklyn-Queens Expressway overhaul could reshape traffic and travel through Brooklyn for years.
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Williamsburg-Greenpoint, NY|News|
Williamsburg Condo Seeks Approval To Remove Parking Spaces
The developer will need city authorization.
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Brooklyn|News|
Brooklyn Weekend Guide: Storms And Something For Every Neighborhood
To-do list: Eat seafood and enjoy music at a fish fry, see your neighbors at a block party, and catch a free Maya-inspired performance.
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New York City, NY|News|
A Legal Ban On Screens Could Come To NYC Schools
The proposal would also place new restrictions on AI and social media.
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