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Driver Accused of Tossing Molotov Cocktail at NYC Cops Faces Federal Arson Charges
A traffic stop in Brooklyn turned violent Saturday morning when a driver pulled over for running a red light hurled a Molotov cocktail at police, the NYPD said.
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NYC's Famed Coney Island Amusement Park Reopens After 18 Month COVID Shutdown
Standing a test of time, Deno’s Wonder Wheel on Coney Island is spinning again after 18 months of closure. Coney Island welcomed visitors back to its amusement attractions Friday for the first time since 2019. With limited capacity and new COVID guidelines for guests, including advanced reservations that can be made online prior to visiting the parks, Deno’s Wonder Wheel…
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‘It'll Tear Your Heart Out:' Bodycam Lends Insight Into NYC Girl's Triple Murder-Suicide 911 Call
A man in Brooklyn shot the mother of his child and two of her daughters, one of them a teenager, to death in their New York City apartment late Monday before turning the gun on himself, officials said.
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How One Facebook Group Is Helping 52,000 Women Navigate Freelancing During the Pandemic
The Facebook group Freelancing Females saw a spike in new members in search of job leads, career advice and community support during the pandemic.
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This 28-Year-Old Earns $378,000 a Year on Fiverr—and Just Bought a Car for $50,000 in Cash
Alex Fasulo makes $387,000 a year as a freelance ghost writer on Fiverr. This allowed her to buy a car for $50,000 in cash.
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Murder Suspect Accidentally Released From Jail, NYPD Says
The New York City Department of Correction appears to have accidentally released a murder suspect awaiting trial, and the NYPD says they’re actively searching for him.
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NYC Steakhouse Stunt: A Wax Don Draper Hanging at the Bar
Don Draper can be found by the restaurant’s bar, naturally, while Michael Strahan, Jimmy Fallon, Al Roker and Audrey Hepburn are seated at tables that have to remain empty under New York’s coronavirus restrictions
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NY Woman Fired From Job After Not Getting Vaccine Because She Wanted to Wait
A former waitress in Brooklyn says that her uncertainty regarding the COVID-19 vaccine cost her her job.
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Brooklyn Underground Railroad Site Gains Historical Landmark Status
The modest brick building, built in the late 1840s, was the home of Harriet and Thomas Truesdell, key figures in the abolitionist movement
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Judge Says Maxwell's Sex Relationships With Adults Can Be Secret
A judge says testimony by Jeffrey Epstein’s ex-girlfriend about her sexual experiences with consenting adults can remain secret when a transcript is released next week.
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Brooklyn Man Defrauds PPP of $2M, Pockets Money for Bentley Purchase, Feds Say
A Brooklyn man was arrested Monday on charges of defrauding the federal Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) of almost $2 million. Federal prosecutors in Brooklyn charged Leon Miles, 51, of using the money to purchase a 2020 Bentley Continental for $250,000 and a 2020 Cadillac Escalade for $100,000. The PPP is part of the CARES Act passed by Congress in March…
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A Solution to Urban Food Insecurity Is Growing Underground in Brooklyn
Food insecurity is a global problem that has only become more urgent during the pandemic. In an apartment building for low-income seniors in Brooklyn, one solution to the problem of finding affordable fresh produce can be found in the basement. Yusuf Omar of Hashtag Our Stories shows us how hydroponics can help reduce hunger in cities.
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Follow Your Heart: Meet the 16-Year-Old Beauty Shop Owner Breaking Barriers in the Haircare Industry
At sixteen years old, the Brooklyn teenager became the youngest owner of a Black beauty supply store in the country, and her initial tweet about her store, Paris Beauty Supplyz, has gained nearly 140 thousand likes – and co-signs from big celebrities like Bella Hadid and Janet Jackson.
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Meet the 16-Year-Old Who Opened a Beauty Supply Store Catering to Black Women in Brooklyn
Brooklyn teen Paris McKenzie grew tired of going into beauty supply stores and either being treated like she wasn’t welcome or greeted by workers who had no knowledge of Black hair care. So, she opened up her own inclusive beauty supply store at the age of just 16 years old, drawing praise from big celebrities like Bella Hadid and Janet...
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This Woman is Growing 1,100 Plants in Her Brooklyn Apartment
A Brooklyn woman wanted to help conserve some of the endangered plants of the world and beautify her own home at the same time. So she started growing plants in her apartment… and now has 1,100 of them. Yusuf Omar of Hashtag Our Stories takes us inside an extreme green home.
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Meet Phara Souffrant Forrest, 31-Year-Old Nurse Who Is Now a Member of the New York State Assembly
Forrest beat a seven-year incumbent to represent New York’s 57th district.
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Man Seen Shooting Flamethrower Into Air Atop NYC Bus Turns Himself In
Flames come shooting out from the weapon and high into the air, and later onto the ground, as the man jumps around on top of the bus that had about two dozen riders inside at the time.
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New York City Celebrates Biden Victory
Social video shows people in New York cheering, dancing and celebrating after the 2020 presidential election was projected for Joe Biden.
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Officer Suspended for Blaring ‘Trump 2020' From NYPD Vehicle
A police officer has been suspended without pay after videos surfaced on social media of the man appearing to use the loudspeaker of his marked NYPD patrol vehicle to deliver a message of political support for President Trump. The suspension is effective immediately and the incident remains under investigation, the police department said. “Suspended without pay; The police officer who…
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Indiana College Student Shot, Killed by Stray Bullet on NYC ‘Dream' Visit
A college student visiting New York City was the unintended target of deadly gunfire Saturday morning in Brooklyn, police said. Police officials say 20-year-old Ethan Williams of Indiana was found around 2:30 a.m. on Eldert Street with a gunshot wound to his chest. He later died at Wyckoff Medical Center. The victim’s family says the Indiana University student was...