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At Least Seven Dead, Including 2-Year-Old Boy, After Records Rains From Hurricane Ida Remnants Flood NYC

At Least Seven Dead, Including 2-Year-Old Boy, After Records Rains From Hurricane Ida Remnants Flood NYC

At least seven New Yorkers, including a 2-year-old boy, were killed as record rains from the remnants of Tropical Storm Ida pounded the city, sparking "catastrophic" flooding, officials said Thursday.
Why Get a Vaccine If I Can Still Get COVID-19?

Why Get a Vaccine If I Can Still Get COVID-19?

COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations are quickly rising again across the country, mostly due to the delta variant of the virus.
NYPD Plans Beefed Up Presence in Brooklyn Ahead of Labor Day Weekend

NYPD Plans Beefed Up Presence in Brooklyn Ahead of Labor Day Weekend

The NYPD will beef up its presence in parts of central and southern Brooklyn over Labor Day Weekend despite the cancellation of most sanctioned J'Ouvert and Labor Day celebrations, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Wednesday.
New York Lawmakers Extend Eviction Moratorium Again Through January 15, 2022

New York Lawmakers Extend Eviction Moratorium Again Through January 15, 2022

New York state's lawmakers voted, once again, to extend a residential and commercial eviction moratorium until January 15th, 2022, with changes to account for two Supreme Court decisions that blocked the state's program and the larger federal morator
Motorcyclist Killed in Collision on Brooklyn Street

Motorcyclist Killed in Collision on Brooklyn Street

Police are still investigating a deadly collision at a Brooklyn intersection on Friday afternoon which claimed a young motorcyclist's life.
Bed-Stuy Tenants Bemoan Deterioration and Vagrants in Complex Run By Ex-Met Mo Vaughn

Bed-Stuy Tenants Bemoan Deterioration and Vagrants in Complex Run By Ex-Met Mo Vaughn

For residents of the Betty Shabazz Apartments in Brooklyn, a higher standard of living seemed on deck when a real estate company co-founded by former Mets first baseman Mo Vaughn acquired their 160-unit affordable housing complex in 2010.
Woman Stabbed to Death by Suspect on Corner in Brooklyn

Woman Stabbed to Death by Suspect on Corner in Brooklyn

A woman was killed after after being stabbed in the neck and stomach in Brooklyn. Police say they responded to a call of an assault on the corner of Georgia Avenue and Belmont Avenue in East New York around 2:35 p.m on Tuesday.
Is Brooklyn Leading New York City Out of the Pandemic?

Is Brooklyn Leading New York City Out of the Pandemic?

Manhattan has long anchored New York City's economy, attracting workers and travelers from around the world to its vibrant commercial districts and renowned cultural institutions.
Why Is Building Good, Affordable Housing So Hard in Brooklyn?

Why Is Building Good, Affordable Housing So Hard in Brooklyn?

Earlier this year, I had the opportunity to speak to one of Brooklyn's greats, architect Carmi Bee, who has spent his whole life designing affordable housing that strengthens communities while preserving their character.
NYC’s West Indian Day Parade, J’Ouvert to Remain Largely Sidelined Over COVID Concerns

NYC’s West Indian Day Parade, J’Ouvert to Remain Largely Sidelined Over COVID Concerns

This year's West Indian Day Parade festivities will be substantially scaled back due to continuing concerns about the coronavirus, the highly contagious delta variant and the fact that 35% of New Yorkers remain unvaccinated for the disease.