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Public Space Reopens After 15 Years Under New York's Brooklyn Bridge
A plot of land under the Brooklyn Bridge in New York, which was closed for 15 years, has reopened to the public, offering a refreshing addition of greenspace to one of the city's busiest areas.
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How A Brooklyn Neighbourhood Gave Rise To The Dreaded New York Mafia
Red Hook, a neighbourhood in southwestern Brooklyn famous for its diverse community and unique geography today, was once among the most stigmatised places for its crime and extreme violence, according to a new book.
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New York's Notorious 'Night-Life' Lawyer Found Dead In Car Outside Parents' Home
Salvatore Strazzullo, the New York City lawyer notorious for his colourful client roster and personal scandals, was found dead in his car outside his parents' Brooklyn home on Saturday.
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New York City Council Member Allegedly Bites Cop During Protest, Arrested For Assault
Ms Zhuang was protesting the construction of a new homeless shelter at the corner of 25th Avenue and 86th Street in Bensonhurst on Wednesday.
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US Police Detain Dozens From Pro-Palestinian Protest At Brooklyn Museum
New York City police said on Saturday they had taken into custody more than two dozen people in connection with Friday's pro-Palestinian protests at the Brooklyn Museum.
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Endangered Whale Likely Dead After Collision With Cruise Ship Off New York Port
A necropsy, the animal equivalent of an autopsy, identified the deceased marine mammal as a mature female sei whale, an endangered species typically found in deep waters far from land.
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Spider-Man 2 Gameplay Details Open-World Experience With Fast Travel, Teases Over 65 Suits
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 just got a new gameplay trailer touching upon its open-world aspects, such as the expanded city, which has now doubled in size. Players can seamlessly switch between Spider-Men instantly, thanks to the PS5’s SSD, whose effect also extends into the fast travel system. The sequel features over 65 different Spider suits, with...
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Videos Capture Massive Fires Blazing Through New York City, 3 Children Rescued
Firefighters responded to the scene and found three children, ages 4, 5, and 8, alone and unconscious inside the building after they broke down the door.
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Video: Crane Damages New York's Brooklyn Bridge While Passing Under It
The New York City Fire Department also stated that the force of the collision did not "impact the integrity of the bridge".
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New York Sinking Under The Weight Of Its Skyscrapers, Says Study
Some of the areas, like Lower Manhattan, are subsiding much faster, said researchers. There is concern for both Brooklyn and Queens as well.
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How A Quiet Morning Commute Became 'War Zone' For Brooklyn Subway Riders
The nightmare scenes, captured by cell phone footage and described by eye-witnesses, played out on New York's train during morning rush hour after a gunman shot ten people and left an entire city reeling.
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Omicron Revives 2020 "Global Pandemic Epicenter" New York's Nightmare
With restaurants in Brooklyn closing in rapid succession and lines at Covid-19 test centers swelling by the day, fears are growing in New York of a return to the nightmare of 2020, when the city was the global epicenter of the pandemic.
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US Justice Department Orders Probe Into Frigid New York Jail: Report
The US Department of Justice late on Wednesday ordered an investigation into a Brooklyn jail where inmates said they spent days in frigid, dark cells after a fire cut power and heat during a cold snap in New York City, media reports said.
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NYC Holiday: Why You Must Take A Food Tour In New York City
What's the best way to spend a day in New York City? When you have more than a few days in the city, wouldn't you want to do more? Something a little more immersive, something that gives you a taste of the less-touristy things.The Slice of Brooklyn, Pizza Tour. It's one of the most popular tours in NYC
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He Needed Help With Son's Math Homework - Got It From Stranger On Subway
Corey Simmons got on the New York City subway, heading from Manhattan to Brooklyn to pick up his son from his grandmother about two weeks ago. He knew he needed to open the green folder on his lap, but he hesitated, because inside lay his son's math worksheets that father and son were supposed to complete together. Simmons, 40, was never great at m...
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Public Space Reopens After 15 Years Under New York's Brooklyn Bridge
A plot of land under the Brooklyn Bridge in New York, which was closed for 15 years, has reopened to the public, offering a refreshing addition of greenspace to one of the city's busiest areas.
-
How A Brooklyn Neighbourhood Gave Rise To The Dreaded New York Mafia
Red Hook, a neighbourhood in southwestern Brooklyn famous for its diverse community and unique geography today, was once among the most stigmatised places for its crime and extreme violence, according to a new book.
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New York's Notorious 'Night-Life' Lawyer Found Dead In Car Outside Parents' Home
Salvatore Strazzullo, the New York City lawyer notorious for his colourful client roster and personal scandals, was found dead in his car outside his parents' Brooklyn home on Saturday.
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New York City Council Member Allegedly Bites Cop During Protest, Arrested For Assault
Ms Zhuang was protesting the construction of a new homeless shelter at the corner of 25th Avenue and 86th Street in Bensonhurst on Wednesday.
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US Police Detain Dozens From Pro-Palestinian Protest At Brooklyn Museum
New York City police said on Saturday they had taken into custody more than two dozen people in connection with Friday's pro-Palestinian protests at the Brooklyn Museum.
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Endangered Whale Likely Dead After Collision With Cruise Ship Off New York Port
A necropsy, the animal equivalent of an autopsy, identified the deceased marine mammal as a mature female sei whale, an endangered species typically found in deep waters far from land.
-
Spider-Man 2 Gameplay Details Open-World Experience With Fast Travel, Teases Over 65 Suits
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 just got a new gameplay trailer touching upon its open-world aspects, such as the expanded city, which has now doubled in size. Players can seamlessly switch between Spider-Men instantly, thanks to the PS5’s SSD, whose effect also extends into the fast travel system. The sequel features over 65 different Spider suits, with...
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Videos Capture Massive Fires Blazing Through New York City, 3 Children Rescued
Firefighters responded to the scene and found three children, ages 4, 5, and 8, alone and unconscious inside the building after they broke down the door.
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Video: Crane Damages New York's Brooklyn Bridge While Passing Under It
The New York City Fire Department also stated that the force of the collision did not "impact the integrity of the bridge".
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New York Sinking Under The Weight Of Its Skyscrapers, Says Study
Some of the areas, like Lower Manhattan, are subsiding much faster, said researchers. There is concern for both Brooklyn and Queens as well.
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How A Quiet Morning Commute Became 'War Zone' For Brooklyn Subway Riders
The nightmare scenes, captured by cell phone footage and described by eye-witnesses, played out on New York's train during morning rush hour after a gunman shot ten people and left an entire city reeling.
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Omicron Revives 2020 "Global Pandemic Epicenter" New York's Nightmare
With restaurants in Brooklyn closing in rapid succession and lines at Covid-19 test centers swelling by the day, fears are growing in New York of a return to the nightmare of 2020, when the city was the global epicenter of the pandemic.
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US Justice Department Orders Probe Into Frigid New York Jail: Report
The US Department of Justice late on Wednesday ordered an investigation into a Brooklyn jail where inmates said they spent days in frigid, dark cells after a fire cut power and heat during a cold snap in New York City, media reports said.
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NYC Holiday: Why You Must Take A Food Tour In New York City
What's the best way to spend a day in New York City? When you have more than a few days in the city, wouldn't you want to do more? Something a little more immersive, something that gives you a taste of the less-touristy things.The Slice of Brooklyn, Pizza Tour. It's one of the most popular tours in NYC
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He Needed Help With Son's Math Homework - Got It From Stranger On Subway
Corey Simmons got on the New York City subway, heading from Manhattan to Brooklyn to pick up his son from his grandmother about two weeks ago. He knew he needed to open the green folder on his lap, but he hesitated, because inside lay his son's math worksheets that father and son were supposed to complete together. Simmons, 40, was never great at m...
