Category: News
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Suzanne Adams appointed administrative judge for Manhattan’s Supreme Court, civil term
Hon. Suzanne J. Adams, newly appointed administrative judge for the Civil Term of New York County Supreme Court, previously served in Brooklyn Family Court and brings extensive judicial experience to one of the state’s busiest civil courts. Photo courtesy of the NYS Unified Court System Hon. Suzanne Adams has been appointed administrative judge for the…
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With the World Series underway, a guide to Brooklyn Dodgers history in NYC
In a sense, there are two New York City teams in the World Series. As the New York Yankees prepare to face off against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday night, it’s clear that one team represents the Big Apple. But long before the Yankees were formed in 1903, there was another New York City…
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Brooklyn man sentenced to nine years for shooting near Murrow High School
According to prosecutors, Johnson opened fire around the corner from Edward R. Murrow High School. He was aiming at a rival across the street but instead struck the teenage girl as she was walking home. Photo: SianStock/Adobe Stock A Brooklyn man was sentenced to nine years in prison on Tuesday after pleading guilty to a…
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Brooklyn man sentenced to 18 years for fatal shooting during dice game robbery at house party
The killer attended the party where guests were playing a dice game, forcing his way inside and attempting to rob the partygoers at gunpoint. Photo: Studio KIVI/Adobe Stock A dice game turned deadly at a Brooklyn house party, leading to a prison sentence for one man and a tragic loss for another. Ahmed Morrison, 22,…
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October 24, 2024 – PBS News Hour full episode
Thursday on the News Hour, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump continue their push in critical swing states as Election Day draws closer. Boeing workers overwhelmingly reject the company’s offer to end the strike, complicating the CEO’s plan to turn the aerospace giant around. Plus, aided by a new federal law, environmentalists work to detect dangerous…
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BBC World Service – Newshour, UN: The world is on its way to “catastrophic” climate change
The United Nations is warning that the world is on its way to “catastrophic” climate change, unless huge efforts are made to curb carbon emissions. Show more The United Nations is warning that the world is on its way to “catastrophic” climate change, unless huge efforts are made to curb carbon emissions. It says the…
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Brooklyn baseball coach indicted for alleged sexual abuse of teen players, DA says
A Brooklyn baseball coach was indicted for allegedly sexually abusing seven players ranging from 12 to 14 years old, the Brooklyn district attorney’s office said on Thursday. Nicolas Morton, 31, was charged in a 20-count indictment with sexual conduct against a child, sexual abuse, forcible touching, unlawful imprisonment and 13 counts of endangering the welfare…
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Recent study on Brooklyn Greenway shows benefits, popularity
The Brooklyn Greenway Initiative and the Regional Plan Association (RPA) this week released the Brooklyn Waterfront Greenway User Study, a comprehensive analysis of the Brooklyn Waterfront Greenway’s users’ experiences, patterns and demographics. Conducted in partnership with the New York City Department of Transportation and Numina, the study utilizes the latest technology — including sensors created…
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Premium Content: Study reveals popularity, benefits of Brooklyn Waterfront Greenway
The Brooklyn Greenway Initiative and the Regional Plan Association (RPA) this week released the Brooklyn Waterfront Greenway User Study, a comprehensive analysis of the Brooklyn Waterfront Greenway’s users’ experiences, patterns and demographics. Conducted in partnership with the New York City Department of Transportation and Numina, the study utilizes the latest technology — including sensors created…
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Brooklyn Bird Watch: Where do the birds go?
Photo: Joshua J. Cotten via Unsplash As a kid living in the country, I often wondered where the birds went during a prolonged downpour. Much later, especially after spending a lot of time in Florida, where there are destructive hurricanes, I wondered not only where they went but also how such a small, lightweight creature…