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COVID-19, Two Years Later | Small businesses across NYC getting back on their feet, though recovery remains slow

Posted on March 14, 2022

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The Brooklyn Game

Kevin Durant reminds NBA yet again of how dominant he can be for Nets

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Caribbean Life

US Senate confirms Nick Perry as its next ambassador to Jamaica

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Soho

New Yorkers mourn homeless man possibly murdered by serial killer in Lower Manhattan

Posted on March 14, 2022

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Lower Manhattan

EXCLUSIVE | Homeless New Yorkers express shock, fright to amNY after gunman shoots two unhoused men on Lower Manhattan streets

Posted on March 13, 2022

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Midtown Manhattan

Members of NYPD honored at Madison Square Garden

Posted on March 13, 2022

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‘They can buy obscurity here’: Manhattan pols push sanctions, transparency against Russian oligarchs in NYC

Posted on March 13, 2022

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Lower Manhattan

‘We need to find this person’: Cops desperate to stop murderer targeting homeless people in Manhattan

Posted on March 13, 2022

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Suspect sought for stabbing East Harlem McDonald’s worker following argument: cops

Posted on March 12, 2022

FILE PHOTO: Commemoration of the 20th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks in New York City

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U.S. to miss deadline for release of 9/11 probe documents, court filing shows

Posted on March 12, 2022

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Brooklyn Paper

Bike parking startup Oonee debuts five-month ‘mini’ pilot in Meatpacking District

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Politics

NYPD Neighborhood Safety Teams to hit the streets Monday

Posted on March 11, 2022

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Bronx Times

Mayor’s office confirms $4.4M in funds, as many left feeling abandoned 2 months after Twin Parks fire

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Hochul lays out New York weed retail licensing; first pot shops to open later this year

Posted on March 10, 2022

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Health

New York State of Health partners with CUNY, SUNY to educate students on affordable healthcare

Posted on March 10, 2022

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Mayor outlines plan to give New York City’s economy a much-needed boost

Posted on March 10, 2022

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QNS

Maryland man charged in largest bust of ghost gun kits in New York state: DA

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Midtown Manhattan

Hotel Trades Council re-endorses trio of incumbents Hochul, James and DiNapoli for re-election

Posted on March 10, 2022

FILE PHOTO: A sign encouraging participation in the U.S. Census lies on a sidewalk in Somerville

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U.S. Census undercounted Black people, Latinos, Native Americans, officials say

Posted on March 10, 2022

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NYC foster youth and advocates call for more funding

Posted on March 10, 2022

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Brooklyn Paper

‘Pain for gain’: Century 21 flagship in Bay Ridge to be demolished, but why?

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Adams presses to tweak criminal justice laws as Rikers Island inmate population grows

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The Brooklyn Game

Woj: Optimism from Nets, league that Kyrie Irving will be a full-time player

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Mayor Adams and Chancellor Banks celebrate NYC ‘hunger heroes’

Posted on March 10, 2022

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Bronx Times

Throggs Neck St. Patrick’s Day parade rewrites its history by including an LGBTQ group for the first time

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Hammered: Cops cuff suspect in West Village hammer attack

Posted on March 9, 2022

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Politics

Plans in place to streamline enrollment and admissions at NYC schools

Posted on March 9, 2022

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Brooklyn

A new age of gun crime: NYPD bust Brooklynite who 3D printed firearms

Posted on March 9, 2022

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State to give first dibs on cannabis retail licenses to people convicted of weed-related crimes

Posted on March 9, 2022

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After allowing 5 goals, Rangers’ Alexandar Georgiev blames lack of playtime for lackluster play

Posted on March 9, 2022

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QNS

Broad Channel Trump supporter arrested for blindsiding police officer during Capitol riot: Feds

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Ukraine Invasion

Russia may be using unguided ‘dumb’ bombs in Ukraine war -U.S. official

Posted on March 9, 2022

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Chancellor Banks talks Gifted and Talented program future at virtual town hall with Lower Manhattan parents

Posted on March 9, 2022

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Robin Hood announces winners of FUEL for 50 for NYC organizations

Posted on March 9, 2022

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Report finds that New York City is the third most Irish city in America

Posted on March 9, 2022

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Brooklyn Paper

Artists, electeds unveil new Biggie Smalls murals on 25th anniversary of rapper’s death

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NYC Committee on Higher Education passes resolution seeking ‘New Deal for CUNY’

Posted on March 9, 2022

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Brooklyn Paper

Five injured, one trapped resident rescued from Brighton Beach blaze

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Chelsea shooting leaves man dead, another injured: cops

Posted on March 9, 2022

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Don’t re-moo-ve it! Dairy associations urge Mayor Adams not to nix flavored milk in NYC public schools

Posted on March 8, 2022

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Brooklyn

Bridging the gap: Excluded workers march over Brooklyn and Manhattan Bridges for more funding

Posted on March 8, 2022

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Report finds that even more funding is needed for NYC homeless shelters next year

Posted on March 8, 2022

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Politics

NYC Teachers’ retirement fund to divest Russian holdings

Posted on March 8, 2022

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Bronx Times

Show me the money: Bronx fire victims, community groups asking ‘what’s in the Mayor’s Fund?’

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News

City Winery to hosts Ukraine benefit concert this week

Posted on March 8, 2022

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PoliticsNY

Mayor Adams Appoints New Members to NYC Districting Commission

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‘Eat Borscht, stand with Ukraine:’ Mayor dines at Veselka in Little Ukraine

Posted on March 7, 2022

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Upper West Side

Mother and child struck by scaffolding debris suffer minor injuries in Upper West Side

Posted on March 7, 2022

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Under the CHEFS Act, Torres wants restaurants to get a tax credit to clean up their grills

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Sunnyside community members renew fundraising effort to revive iconic mural

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Fort Hamilton celebrates 200 years standing guard over New York Harbor

NYC H+H/Metropolitan CEO Julian John cuts the ribbon to mark the relaunch of the Pride Health Center.

NYC Health + Hospitals/‌Metropolitan relaunches Pride Health Center