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5 Takeaways From the New York City Mayoral Debate

5 Takeaways From the New York City Mayoral Debate

The contest to become New York City's next mayor effectively ended early this summer, when Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams won the Democratic primary .
City Could Nix Some Outdoor Dining Spots, Inspecting Al Fresco Structures

City Could Nix Some Outdoor Dining Spots, Inspecting Al Fresco Structures

Sidewalk and curbside dining has become popular during the pandemic. It has been a lifeline for the industry. As the city creates a permanent program, current structures are being looked at by the city.
MTA Moves North Brooklyn Waterfront Development Deal Forward Despite Local Opposition

MTA Moves North Brooklyn Waterfront Development Deal Forward Despite Local Opposition

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority plans to move ahead with a proposal to lease out a Brooklyn waterfront property to a developer, despite local opposition against turning the garage into a mixed-use tower.
Heartbroken Mom Remembers Son Fondly After Callous Killer Dumps His Body on a Brooklyn Street

Heartbroken Mom Remembers Son Fondly After Callous Killer Dumps His Body on a Brooklyn Street

A Brooklyn mom opted to remember her son’s happy life rather than his brutal death on the wrong end of a gun. “He was a compassionate dude, everyone loved him,” the devastated mother of shooting victim Tevin Samuel recalled Tuesday.
Bed-Stuy Tenants Living In 'Squalor' For Years Sue Landlord: Docs

Bed-Stuy Tenants Living In 'Squalor' For Years Sue Landlord: Docs

Rodents, insects, mold, lead, crumbling ceilings and other conditions at a MacDonough Street building have grown so dire that even a longtime tenants' attorney couldn't believe her eyes, according to a new lawsuit.
Man Arrested Nearly 2 Months After Woman Stabbed to Death in Brooklyn: NYPD

Man Arrested Nearly 2 Months After Woman Stabbed to Death in Brooklyn: NYPD

Nearly two months after a woman was found stabbed to death on a Brooklyn street , a man has has been arrested on murder charges, the NYPD said Tuesday.
'He Helped People': Family of Slain NY Cab Driver Speaks Out After Suspect's Arrest

'He Helped People': Family of Slain NY Cab Driver Speaks Out After Suspect's Arrest

The family of a cab driver fatally shot in New Rochelle last week is speaking out after the man suspected in the murder was arrested in New York City following a shootout with police officers.
New Brooklyn Neighborhood Named Among NYC's Top 10 Most Expensive

New Brooklyn Neighborhood Named Among NYC's Top 10 Most Expensive

Watch out, DUMBO. A new, lesser-known neighborhood across the borough has edged its way into the most expensive neighborhoods not only in Brooklyn, but across New York City, according to a Property Shark report.
Motorcyclist, 24, Fatally Rear-Ended by Infiniti Driver in Brooklyn Crash

Motorcyclist, 24, Fatally Rear-Ended by Infiniti Driver in Brooklyn Crash

A 24-year-old motorcyclist was fatally rear-ended by an Infiniti driver on a Brooklyn roadway, police said Monday. Joshua-Dixon Taylor was riding his 2021 Talon motorcycle south on Ralph Ave.
Dead Body in a Bag Found Dumped on Brooklyn Sidewalk

Dead Body in a Bag Found Dumped on Brooklyn Sidewalk

Police are awaiting autopsy results on a body found bound and wrapped in a bag on a Brooklyn sidewalk on Saturday afternoon. The gruesome discovery occurred at about 12:37 p.m. on Oct.