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Bay Ridge

‘Not merely a crossing’: The Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge, a marvel of engineering, turns 60

By Jada Camille

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AMNY

Sanitation Commissioner Jessica Tisch named by Mayor Adams as new NYPD commissioner

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Canarsie

City employee arraigned in alleged $624K pension fraud case

By Adam Daly

Latest News

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Reaching new heights: HAPIK climbing gym set to open at Industry City on Nov. 23

By Kirstyn Brendlen

Congestion pricing traffic on Manhattan street

AMNY

Congestion pricing in NYC has arrived: Take our amNY poll and tell us what you think

Mayor Adams

AMNY

Mayor Adams restores last of NYPD academy classes he cut last year with budget update

NY: Minx New York

Bay Ridge

Greek streetwear designer brings a taste of Greece to Bay Ridge

By Gabriele Holtermann

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AMNY

NYC drought: Substantial rain finally expected for Big Apple amid prolonged dry spell and wildfires

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‘Run your own race’: Cam Thomas reflects on NBA stardom and second home in Brooklyn at film premiere

By Max Edelman

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News

Brooklyn Public Library offers Kings County jurors full access to e-books, digital media

By Kirstyn Brendlen

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AMNY

Fair Fares: City Council, advocates want more New Yorkers made eligible for transit discounts

Mayor Eric Adams rallying with officials in his administration, union members and advocates for the launch of the public review period for his 'City of Yes: Zoning for Housing Opportunity" plan in April 2024.

AMNY

City Council committee set to vote on controversial City of Yes residential zoning overhaul

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Bay Ridge

Guild for Exceptional Children honors Bay Ridge leaders at annual ‘Exceptional Honorees’ gala

By Meaghan McGoldrick O'Neil

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AMNY

11% of working New Yorkers need NYC food pantries just to be able to eat. One report explains why.

The unidentified males were last seen fleeing the scene on foot towards 3rd Avenue and 72nd Street.

Bay Ridge

Two men sought for Bay Ridge stabbing that left man wounded

By Adam Daly

NY: Police Officer of the Year Award

Park Slope

Park Slope church revives tradition, honors NYPD’s finest with ‘Police Officer of the Year’ award

By Gabriele Holtermann

LIC Post

City unveils expanded BID services in Queens and new BID in Brooklyn

Brooklyn Navy Yard will host the seventh annual holiday pop-up market, Wallabout Wonderland, on Dec. 7 and Dec. 8.

Business

Wallabout Wonderland returns to Brooklyn Navy Yard with over 200 local vendors for holiday shopping

By Jada Camille

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After financial struggles, Reaching-Out Community Services reopens food pantry in new location

By Arthur de Gaeta & Kirstyn Brendlen

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Red Hook

Red Hook org Friends of Firefighters launches new program to support children of New York’s Bravest

By Lloyd Mitchell

More from Around New York

At Corona Plaza in 2022, the faces of individuals lost too soon.

5 Transgender Day of Remembrance events in NYC

Dwight Yorke arrives at BBC Sports Personality Awards on Dec. 19, 2010 in Birmingham, England.

Dwight Yorke takes charge of T&T Soca Warriors

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New York Family

14 Best Christmas Tree Delivery Services in NYC

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New concessions operator could bring more year-round activities to Wollman Rink