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Ukrainians Take to the Streets in Manhattan

Ukrainians Take to the Streets in Manhattan

With a mix of outrage and sadness, hundreds of Ukrainian New Yorkers responded to the Russian invasion of Ukraine by gathering in Midtown Manhattan to denounce the attack and condemn President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia.
Bronx Fire Prompts Safety Walkthroughs At Crown Heights Buildings

Bronx Fire Prompts Safety Walkthroughs At Crown Heights Buildings

A long list of repairs in three major Crown Heights apartment complexes are getting renewed attention given the fatal fire in the Bronx, which was caused by a faulty space heater.
Two Dozen Affordable Apartments Up For Grabs On Bed-Stuy Border

Two Dozen Affordable Apartments Up For Grabs On Bed-Stuy Border

Nearly 30 apartments have hit the city's affordable housing lottery on the Bed-Stuy border, records show.
Woman Found Dead in Brooklyn Home: NYPD

Woman Found Dead in Brooklyn Home: NYPD

Officers found a 65-year-old woman dead inside her Brooklyn apartment Wednesday evening, police said Thursday. The woman, Angelina Grimes, was face down and had signs of trauma to her face, police said.
Man Beat Up, Robbed By Duo Posing As Cops In East New York: NYPD

Man Beat Up, Robbed By Duo Posing As Cops In East New York: NYPD

A duo posing as cops handcuffed, beat up and robbed a man in his own apartment building in East New York, according to police. The 53-year-old man was in his apartment the Cypress Hills Houses on Jan. 8 when two men knocked on the door around 8:15 a.
NY COVID latest: Thursday, February 24, 2022

NY COVID latest: Thursday, February 24, 2022

NY extends authority to create COVID regulations through April New York Gov. Kathy Hochul’s administration on Tuesday, Feb. 23, formally extended its authority to keep mask requirements in place .
Residents Call for Traffic Signal at East Flatbush Intersection After Numerous Accidents

Residents Call for Traffic Signal at East Flatbush Intersection After Numerous Accidents

Residents in East Flatbush are calling for a traffic signal at an intersection they say is dangerous.
Artist Adorns East Flatbush Wall With Mural in Honor of Civil Rights Legacy of John Lewis

Artist Adorns East Flatbush Wall With Mural in Honor of Civil Rights Legacy of John Lewis

On February 21, Brooklyn leaders and artist Kenny Altidor celebrated the historic life of John Lewis on what would have been his 82nd birthday.
Man Charged With Stabbing His Roommate In Crown Heights: Cops

Man Charged With Stabbing His Roommate In Crown Heights: Cops

A man accused of fatally stabbing his roommate in Crown Heights has been charged with murder, according to police. Denie Baptiste, 40, was charged with murder and possession of a weapon late Friday, according to police.

Elected Officials Tour Ebbets Field Apartments in Crown Heights, Residents Detail Worsening Living Conditions

A walkthrough was conducted Tuesday at Ebbets Field apartment in Crown Heights after numerous complaints of living conditions were reportedly not fixed. Residents walked leaders through their apartments to show them their living conditions.