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Brooklyn Man Dies After Being Dragged by a Train
World
— Sep 29, 2026
A man in his 50s died Monday evening after his backpack became caught in the closing doors of a southbound A train at Brooklyn’s Utica Avenue station, dragging him along the platform. Police said they do not suspect criminality, and the MTA is investigating.
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Pete Davidson Has One Blunt Request for NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani
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Pete Davidson had a straightforward request for New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani during an appearance on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" — fix the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway. According to F… — by Andrew Powell
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Derek Foss
I drive it twice a week and the potholes are dangerous. Glad someone famous is finally saying it out loud.
Ruto Attends WNBA Game Supporting Kenyan Star Okot
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— Sep 24, 2026
Madina Okot spoke Swahili with President Ruto and First Lady Rachel after they watched the first Kenyan woman in the WNBA from courtside in Brooklyn.
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Priya Raman
Ruto backing Okot at the game is a solid move that could push more funding into Kenyan basketball programs.
Indictment charges five in alleged Russian plot to kill US dissident
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— Sep 16, 2026
Five remain at large after a Sept. 15, 2026 indictment charged them in an alleged Russian plot to kill a Washington dissident; a Brooklyn recruit declined a $40,000 murder offer.
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Sam Okafor
Turning down forty thousand dollars for a killing shows some people still have a conscience even in these plots.
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More Than 170 Candidates Sign Pledge To Remove COVID Shots From Market
Libby Bandelin · 4 min · 3h
U.S. Marks 25th Anniversary of 9/11 Attacks
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— Sep 10, 2026
Across the U.S., the 25th anniversary of 9/11 is being commemorated with a mix of solemn ceremonies, memorial installations, and community tributes—from NYC firefighters’ memories and Brooklyn memorial artifacts to Charlotte’s Twin Towers pillar display and Maine’s first-responder ceremonies, plus LGBTQ advocacy reflections on the victims and heroes of that day.
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Most Influential Women in World History
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— Ranking
From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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Families Recall Births Linked to 9/11
Health
— Sep 10, 2026
As the 25th anniversary of 9/11 is observed, personal stories from across North America highlight trauma, resilience, and lasting connections—ranging from a Canadian student who witnessed the towers’ collapse to families who welcomed a child on that day and those who reflect on the Brooklyn-Battery Tunnel ordeal. These recollections emphasize enduring solidarity, the intertwining of private milestones with national tragedy, and the bonds between nations as communities honor victims and survivors.
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Federal Prosecutors Reportedly Probe Clippers Over Leonard Deals
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— Sep 11, 2026
Federal prosecutors have opened a criminal investigation in Brooklyn into whether the Los Angeles Clippers secretly arranged endorsement deals to circumvent the NBA salary cap, a probe that follows the league’s $30 million penalty, loss of five first-round picks, and ballpark suspensions for owner Steve Ballmer. While at least one subpoena has been issued and details remain unclear, the case is unfolding alongside ongoing NBA sanctions and prior independent findings, with the team denying wrongdoing and weighing legal challenges, and related SEC inquiries into involved contractors such as Daktronics.
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Elena Vasquez
Ballmer's team should face real consequences if they broke rules to keep Leonard under the radar.
CDC Plans $50 Million 9/11 Youth Health Study
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— Sep 10, 2026
The United States is moving to study long-term health effects on children, teens, young adults, and those in utero from 9/11 through the World Trade Center Youth Research Cohort, overseen by the CDC and the World Trade Center Health Program with about $50 million in funding and a planned kickoff as participation grows, potentially starting July 1, 2027. Congress directed this effort in 2022 to fill long-standing gaps in tracking outcomes for younger Yorkers, with recruitment challenges and a design that compares exposed individuals under 21 or in utero to similarly aged unexposed peers living in Lower Manhattan and Brooklyn.
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Derek Foss
million seems reasonable if it finally fills the gaps in data for that younger group.
Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz spark buzz with Venice departure
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— Sep 4, 2026
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Nicole Hardy
Every trip these two take turns into a headline, must be exhausting for them.
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Turn a near-ruin into principles you can actually use
People weighing big career or money calls should know Dalio's whole system began when a wrong depression call left him laying everyone off and borrowing $4,000 from his father.
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Thousands Gather to Support Black Trans Lives Matter at Brooklyn Liberation Rally
Reporting
— Jun 15, 2020
Black Trans Lives Matter protesters hit the pavement in Brooklyn, New York City, following a series of discriminatory events that have unfolded over the last week. More than 15,000 people gathered in Brooklyn on Sunday…
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Suspect in Brooklyn Shooting Has Reportedly Been Arrested
Reporting
— Apr 13, 2022
Law enforcement officials have reportedly apprehended the suspect in the Brooklyn subway shooting. NBC News reported Wednesday that Frank James, who police identified as the shooting suspect, had been apprehended. A…
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New York Pizza vs Chicago Deep Dish
Yourlist
— VS Battle
The foldable slice versus the fork-and-knife casserole — America's longest-running food fight.
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Watch: Car Rams Brooklyn Synagogue During Holy Celebration
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— Jan 29, 2026
The crash came in the middle of one of the most important nights on the Chabad calendar, startling thousands of worshippers gathered in Brooklyn and leaving a tight-knit religious community shaken and searching for…
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Mystery Group Crawls Out of Brooklyn Sewer in Wild Video
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— May 29, 2026
A bizarre early morning scene in Brooklyn has left residents stunned after a video captured several people climbing out of a sewer hole before changing clothes on the sidewalk and driving away. According to the New York…
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Multiple People Shot at New York City Subway Station: Report
Reporting
— Apr 12, 2022
At least five people were reportedly shot and injured at a Subway Station in Brooklyn, New York. According to The Associated Press, “Fire personnel responding to reports of smoke at the 36th Street station in Brooklyn’s…
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Mother Of Woman Killed In Russian Lab Incident Speaks Out. She Has Doubts About Her Daughter’s Cause Of Death
Libby Bandelin · 5 min · 4h
Pizza Cutter Plot: Man Tries to Break Luigi Mangione Out of Brooklyn Jail
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— Jan 29, 2026
A bizarre jailbreak attempt at a Brooklyn federal lockup ended almost as soon as it began when a man claiming to be an FBI agent tried to free accused killer Luigi Mangione — armed with nothing more than paperwork, a…
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Can you actually read a map?
Quizie
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Fifteen world-geography questions. Most people miss at least three — the AI grades you and names your traveler rank.
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2 Confirmed Dead As Mexican Ship Hits Brooklyn Bridge
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— May 18, 2025
It was a magnificent sight on the East River that turned horribly wrong as a Mexican naval training ship crashed into the Brooklyn Bridge in New York City Saturday night. At least two people were confirmed dead and many…
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Authorities Eye Person of Interest in Fire That Destroyed 173-Year-Old Brooklyn Church
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— Jul 13, 2026
Authorities are still investigating what caused a devastating fire that destroyed a 173-year-old Brooklyn church, with arson remaining a possible cause as investigators examine evidence from the scene. According to the…
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Brooklyn Pizzeria Owner Cleans Up Neighborhood After City Failed to Handle Litter Problem
Reporting
— Jan 17, 2024
Sean Feeney is a Brooklyn pizzeria owner who spent $60,000 of his own money to clean up his neighborhood’s growing trash problem. He told the New York Post he recognized the issue starting in 2016. He said, “I saw the…
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Suspect Arrested for Posing as FBI Agent to Secure Release of Luigi Mangione at Brooklyn Federal Jail
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— Feb 2, 2026
A bizarre and brazen jailbreak attempt unfolded in Brooklyn this week after a man allegedly posing as a federal agent tried to free accused CEO assassin Luigi Mangione from jail — armed with nothing more than a pizza…
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Education means earning the right to interpret your own life
Anyone torn between family loyalty and a newly independent mind will feel the real price of that split.
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Brooklyn DA Will Not Charge Man for Shooting Attacker on Crowded Subway Car
Reporting
— Mar 17, 2024
The Brooklyn district attorney’s office will not prosecute a 32-year-old man who shot his 36-year-old attacker on Thursday during a near-fatal confrontation on a train in a New York City subway following video evidence…
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Riot Erupts in NYC as Thousands of Pro-Palestinian Protestors Take to Streets – Police: ‘It Got Pretty Heated’
Reporting
— Oct 22, 2023
A massive anti-Israel protest in Brooklyn turned violent Saturday night as protests clashed with police. The “Flood Brooklyn for Palestine” protest, which took place three weeks after Hamas terrorists slaughtered more…
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Nicky Cruz Lays Down the Switchblade
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— FROM 1958
The warlord of Brooklyn's Mau Maus told the skinny street preacher he'd cut him to pieces. 'You could do that — and every piece will still love you.'
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AOC Comments On Decision
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— Nov 18, 2025
Well, would you look at that—Democrats are eating their own again, and this time, the knives are coming out in Brooklyn. You’d think House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries might be having a moment to breathe after months…
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Kevin Durant Discloses He Has Coronavirus
Reporting
— Mar 17, 2020
Brooklyn Nets player Kevin Durant revealed that he was one of four team members who had tested positive for coronavirus. The Nets announced that four players had tested positive but did not reveal which players they…
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Memorials, Protests Held Across Israel On The Third Anniversary Of Terror Attack
Jillian Butler · 3 min · 5h
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