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Fulton St. Pharmacy Wrongfully Charged for COVID-19 Vaccine

Fulton St. Pharmacy Wrongfully Charged for COVID-19 Vaccine

NY Attorney General Letitia James has secured reimbursement for those who were improperly charged a vaccine administration fee.
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New Law Requiring Space Heaters to Have Auto Shutoff Intro'd by Brooklyn Rep Following Twin Parks Fire

New Law Requiring Space Heaters to Have Auto Shutoff Intro'd by Brooklyn Rep Following Twin Parks Fire

Rep. Yvette Clarke introduced the Safer Heat Act alongside Rep. Ritchie Torres
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Black Lives Matter Flag Torn Down From BK School, Replaced with All Lives Matter Flag

Black Lives Matter Flag Torn Down From BK School, Replaced with All Lives Matter Flag

Parents at Greenpoint’s P.S. 110 say they are in months-long battle with vandals who keep stealing the school’s flags
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The Week in Crime: Spotlight on East New York

The Week in Crime: Spotlight on East New York

Overall, crime is up in East New York and in Brooklyn as a whole.
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Here’s How New York's New Electoral Maps Impact Brooklyn Voters

Here’s How New York's New Electoral Maps Impact Brooklyn Voters

If the maps withstand legal challenges from Republicans, Democrats stand to maintain power for a decade.
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Four Men Arrested in Connection With the Death of Brooklyn Actor Michael K. Williams

Four Men Arrested in Connection With the Death of Brooklyn Actor Michael K. Williams

Four men have been arrested and charged in connection with the overdose death of Brooklyn actor Michael K. Williams, who died in September last year, U.S. Attorney Damian Williams announced Wednesday.
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Suspended Lawyer Stole $400K from Brooklyn Clients, Telling Them COVID Court Closures Were to Blame: Brooklyn DA

Suspended Lawyer Stole $400K from Brooklyn Clients, Telling Them COVID Court Closures Were to Blame: Brooklyn DA

New Jersey lawyer Raleigh Douglas Herbert has been charged with grand larceny, criminal contempt, and more
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Off-Duty Cop Charged With Hate Crime After Anti-Muslim Attack: Brooklyn DA

An off-duty police officer has been indicted on charges of assault as a hate crime, menacing as a hate crime and aggravated harassment for an alleged attack on a driver during a traffic altercation in Brooklyn, according to Brooklyn District Attorney
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BK Pols Plead With Gov. Hochul to Deny National Grid New Gas Permits

BK Pols Plead With Gov. Hochul to Deny National Grid New Gas Permits

The New York governor and Department of Environmental Conservation are due to release their decision on National Grid's request for new vaporizers in Brooklyn Feb. 7
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Brooklyn's Street Vendors Demand Legalization and End to Crushing Fines in Manhattan March

Brooklyn's Street Vendors Demand Legalization and End to Crushing Fines in Manhattan March

Over 400 Street Vendors from across the city marched on Thursday to advocate for the passage of S1175, a bill that would protects and legitimizes their businesses.
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