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The Jewish internet solved this missed connection on the 2 train

The Jewish internet solved this missed connection on the 2 train

A closeup of the tattoo from the image Lisbon posted to her Instagram story on July 20.
How New Yorkers who have to be in the heat can teach the rest of us how to stay cool

How New Yorkers who have to be in the heat can teach the rest of us how to stay cool

A variety of healthcare experts said that on intensely hot days, it’s best to stay indoors — preferably with air conditioning or a fan nearby — as much as possible However, some people had no choice but to be outside during Wednesday’s scorching temp
Lifeguard Shortage Makes Bed-Stuy's Kosciuszko Pool No-Go For Regulars

Lifeguard Shortage Makes Bed-Stuy's Kosciuszko Pool No-Go For Regulars

Neighbors who typically use the pool for exercise say they've given up after finding it partially open amid a national lifeguard shortage. Neighbors who typically exercise at Kosciuszko Pool have found it crowded and understaffed this season.
NYC real estate industry exerts influence in high-profile congressional race

NYC real estate industry exerts influence in high-profile congressional race

Gary Hershorn/Getty Images New York City’s deep-pocketed real estate interests are opening up their wallets in the highly competitive race for an open congressional seat covering Lower Manhattan and parts of Brooklyn, according to a Gothamist analysi
Crew member shot dead on ‘Law & Order’ set in NYC: cops

Crew member shot dead on ‘Law & Order’ set in NYC: cops

A 31-year-old parking enforcement worker was shot dead in Brooklyn early Tuesday as he sat in a car at a Law & Order: Organized Crime set, cops and police sources said.
Debe Kitchen Opens, Serving Delicious Trinidadian Food In Flatbush, Brooklyn

Debe Kitchen Opens, Serving Delicious Trinidadian Food In Flatbush, Brooklyn

What I’m about to tell you is going to make your mouth water — there’s a new Trinidadian spot in New York City! Debe Kitchen, located in the Flatbush neighborhood of Brooklyn opened its doors on July 3rd.
Mayor Adams unveils 45-ton storm-surge barrier to protect NYC’s East Side from climate change

Mayor Adams unveils 45-ton storm-surge barrier to protect NYC’s East Side from climate change

Mayor Adams marked the completion Monday of another link in the chain of storm surge barriers along the East Side — a 45-ton, 79-foot-long sliding barrier intended to keep homes and businesses safe in the likely event of more extreme flooding in New
Parks vehicle hits, kills man sleeping on Coney Island beach

Parks vehicle hits, kills man sleeping on Coney Island beach

Hungry birds get a snack from a kind Boardwalk visitor. Photo: Lore Croghan/Brooklyn Eagle A man who was sleeping on the beach at Coney Island was struck and killed by a New York City parks department truck early Monday, police said.

Man Fatally Stabbed Inside Prospect Park, Cops Say

The 37-year-old was found around 2:30 a.m. near Grand Army Plaza, according to police. A man was found fatally stabbed in Prospect Park, police said.
Trump Was Bait in New York Duo's Alleged $27 Million Investment Fraud

Trump Was Bait in New York Duo's Alleged $27 Million Investment Fraud

Donald Trump Photographer: Luke Sharrett/Bloomberg Two New York state residents were charged in a $27 million fraud in which they allegedly promised foreign nationals visas, big returns on investments and access to powerful politicians like then-pres