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NYC’s Bold Housing Strategy Targets High Rents
Office-to-residential conversions are adding new apartments. Will they make housing more affordable?
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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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What Brooklyn Democrats’ Power Fight Could Mean
A guide to how Brooklyn’s Democratic Party works, who controls it and what could change next.
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New York City, NY|News|
Mamdani Administration Sues To Block $10,000 Paraprofessional Payments
The lawsuit seeks to stop up to $10,000 checks for eligible paraprofessionals.
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New York City, NY|News|
Inside NYC’s Cheap-Moving Price War: Dumbo vs. Piece Of Cake
An antitrust battle is now playing out in federal court, with allegations of below-cost prices, exclusive deals, Yelp tactics and more.
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New York City, NY|News|
NYC Wants Its Sidewalks Back
Six new designs promise more light, space and visibility.
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New York City, NY|News|
$900K In Cocaine Seized From UPS Packages Shipped To NYC
Authorities seized more than 66 pounds of cocaine hidden in UPS packages, prosecutors said.
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New York City, NY|News|
New York Comedy Festival Adds 100+ Shows: See Lineup
The expanded lineup brings comedians, live podcasts and special events to venues across New York City.
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New York City, NY|News|
NYPD Units Conducted Illegal Stop-And-Frisks: Report
91 percent of people stopped by the specialized units were Black or Hispanic, according to the monitor.
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Brooklyn|News|
This New Brooklyn Spot Serves Pizza And Wine Until 2 a.m.
Frenzie, the new pizza and natural wine bar from the team behind Confidant, is serving pies, cocktails and late-night specials until 2 a.m.
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Brooklyn|News|
L Train Tracks Catch Fire Near Bedford Avenue
Residual delays continue on the L train after firefighters extinguished a rubbish fire.
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New York City, NY|News|
Check If Flock Searched Your Plate: What NYC Drivers Should Know
NYC commuters can check whether Flock cameras searched their plates. Here's how to find out.
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Across New Jersey, NJ|News|
Check If Flock Cameras Have Searched Your License Plate In NJ
A new database lets New Jersey drivers see whether someone using a Flock Safety system searched for their license plate.
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Prospect Heights-Crown Heights, NY|News|
Woman Stabbed To Death In Brooklyn Park
Police are searching for a man who fled after an overnight attack.
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Bed-Stuy, NY|News|
Bed-Stuy Dog Run Closes: What Dog Owners Need To Know
The City has not set a reopening date.
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Brooklyn|News|
Woman Killed In Brooklyn Hit-And-Run
Police are searching for the driver.
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Brooklyn|News|
Three New Brooklyn Restaurant Openings: What To Know
From late-night pizza to Mexico City-inspired dishes and tacos, three new restaurants are opening in three different Brooklyn neighborhoods.
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Brooklyn|News|
Free Live Music And Hair Braiding At Barclays
Angela Yee Day returns at Barclays Center.
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New York City, NY|News|
A Penn Station Tunnel Is Open Again. Another One Will Close This Fall
The East River Tunnel linking Penn Station and Queens is back in service after 15 months, but another tunnel will close this fall.
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New York City, NY|News|
These Are The Best Public High Schools In NYC For 2026-27: U.S. News
Here are the NYC public schools that rose to the top for the 2026-27 school year.
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These Are The Best Public High Schools In NJ For 2026-27: U.S. News
U.S. News ranked nearly 18,000 schools nationwide, with 25 New Jersey public high schools earning top spots for 2026-27.
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