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Just 5 Months Into His Term, Adams Is Busy Raising Money to Win Another

Just 5 Months Into His Term, Adams Is Busy Raising Money to Win Another

Not long after celebrating his first 100 days as mayor this spring, Eric Adams was poolside in Beverly Hills, Calif., already thinking about the future. Wearing a crisp blue suit and fuchsia tie, Mr.
New crop of Haitian politicos vow to engage deeper with community

New crop of Haitian politicos vow to engage deeper with community

Pierre Marc Albert (l) is running for New York State Assemblymember for District 43, while David Alexis hopes to become the New York State Senator for District 21. Photos from campaign websites.
NYPD searching for 2 suspects in deadly late-May mugging in Bed-Stuy

NYPD searching for 2 suspects in deadly late-May mugging in Bed-Stuy

NEW YORK -- There is new video of a deadly mugging in Brooklyn . The NYPD said Thursday a 61-year-old man was assaulted and later died during an attack late last month.
Bed-Stuy Native's New Restaurant Pays Homage To 'Flavor Of Community'

Bed-Stuy Native's New Restaurant Pays Homage To 'Flavor Of Community'

"I always knew I would come back and do something in the community," Lamell Amour said of his new Malcolm X Boulevard eatery. A new restaurant is open on Malcolm X Boulevard. (Brooklyn Community Board 3 Presentation.
Brooklyn club RASH to reopen in autumn following arson attack

Brooklyn club RASH to reopen in autumn following arson attack

Brooklyn nightclub RASH has confirmed its plans to reopen this autumn after an arson attack earlier this year left the address badly damaged and unable to continue operating.

This Sunday, A Puerto Rican Day Parade Hits Bushwick

This Sunday, A Puerto Rican Day Parade Hits Bushwick When the Puerto Rican Day Parade rolls down Fifth Avenue this Sunday, it’ll be the first time that parade leaves the space of virtual gatherings since 2019.
Brooklyn fire investigated as a hate crime after swastikas found spray-painted inside building

Brooklyn fire investigated as a hate crime after swastikas found spray-painted inside building

NEW YORK -- A fire that ravaged a Brooklyn apartment building and hair salon is now being investigated as a hate crime after two swastikas were found spray-painted inside the building. Salon Rhed on Myrtle Avenue in Fort Greene is now a charred mess.
Crown Heights Pandemic Rent Strike Rages On, Despite New Landlord

Crown Heights Pandemic Rent Strike Rages On, Despite New Landlord

Tenants on President Street say mold, leaks and other issues haven't gone away even after the "city's worst landlord" sold the complex.
Bed-Stuy councilmember joins fight to preserve 441 Willoughby Ave.

Bed-Stuy councilmember joins fight to preserve 441 Willoughby Ave.

Councilmember Chi Ossé stepped in to the ongoing fight to landmark the historic 441 Willoughby Avenue on Tuesday, saying it would be the “best decision” to preserve the property.
Person Hit, Killed By Train In Clinton Hill, Police Say

Person Hit, Killed By Train In Clinton Hill, Police Say

The as-yet unidentified person was hit by a G train early Friday and died in the Clinton-Washington Avenues station, police said.