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Hate crimes against Muslims and Jews in New York City double since last year

Hate crimes against Muslims and Jews in New York City double since last year

Crimes directed at Jewish people went from 121 to 183, while incidents against Muslims went up from four to 14 Though the national hate crime numbers have yet to be released, locally, they have increased (AFP) Hate crimes against Jews and Muslims in
NYC restaurants closing in efforts to stop the spread of Omicron variant this holiday

NYC restaurants closing in efforts to stop the spread of Omicron variant this holiday

Some restaurants are finding themselves forced to close their doors again after a surge of COVID-19 cases with the Omicron variant.
T&T citizen convicted in double homicide in Brooklyn

T&T citizen convicted in double homicide in Brooklyn

Defendant Faces up to 50 Years to Life in Prison When He is Sentenced Brooklyn District Eric Gonzalez today announced that a former Brooklyn resident has been convicted of two counts of murder for shooting to death his sister and former girlfriend in
CityMD Closing 3 Brooklyn Clinics Amid Staff Shortages

CityMD Closing 3 Brooklyn Clinics Amid Staff Shortages

The popular COVID-testing spot is closing three Brooklyn clinics due to staffing issues, but other nearby sites will remain open. The CityMD in Cobble Hill is one of three that will close temporarily amid staffing shortages. (Google Maps.
New Map-Making Program in Brooklyn Helps Teens Navigate Loneliness, Isolation

New Map-Making Program in Brooklyn Helps Teens Navigate Loneliness, Isolation

Through six-week programs at Brooklyn Public Library, teens will learn map-making skills to help address the mental health crises exacerbated by the pandemic
NYC Announces $1.5 Million to Help Newly Arrived Haitians Migrants

NYC Announces $1.5 Million to Help Newly Arrived Haitians Migrants

NYC will provide culturally responsive case management and immigration legal services in Kreyol and French
Omicron Is Spreading Fast. Can New York Do More to Slow It Down?

Omicron Is Spreading Fast. Can New York Do More to Slow It Down?

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Notorious B.I.G. Iconic Brooklyn Apartment Sells For More Than Asking Price

Notorious B.I.G. Iconic Brooklyn Apartment Sells For More Than Asking Price

The Notorious B.I.G.’ s famous New York City apartment has a new owner. According to the New York Post , the home closed on Dec. 14, 2020 for $2 million after three months of being on the market. The initial asking price for it was $1.7 million.
‘Suicide by cop’ suspected in police shooting of Brooklyn man

‘Suicide by cop’ suspected in police shooting of Brooklyn man

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. â€" The victim of a police-involved shooting in Brooklyn committed “suicide by cop,” an investigation by the NYPD has determined.
Adams Inauguration Postponed + Surprise At E. Flatbush School

Adams Inauguration Postponed + Surprise At E. Flatbush School

Happy Wednesday, Ditmas Park-Flatbush! Here's everything you need to know about what's happening locally today. First, today's weather: A touch of morning rain. High: 46 Low: 29.