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New York gun buyback program takes thousands of firearms off the street

Participants who turned in guns were given up to $500 for each firearm at nine program locations throughout the state

The Guardian - US · May 1, 2023

First pictures of mum and daughters, 8 and 10, killed in devastating apartment fire

Heartbroken family members came to the scene of the burned out flat in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn, to console eachother. A neighbour pointed out chalk drawings on the sidewalk that the two young girls made while playing last week.

Daily Mirror · Apr 29, 2023

Bride jokes she thought husband to be had 'ghosted' her after meeting online

Cassie Thompson is from the States but met Ciaran, originally from Shankill, over in Brooklyn and confusion ensued after he headed home on a visit to his family

Dublin Live · Apr 29, 2023

Alleged Hezbollah Financier Extradited to US on Sanctions Evasion Charges

A dual Lebanese-Belgian citizen accused by the United States of financing Lebanon's Hezbollah has been extradited from Romania and faced sanctions evasion and money laundering charges on Wednesday in Brooklyn federal court, prosecutors said. Mohammad Bazzi, who Washington says has provided millions of dollars to Hezbollah, was arrested in February…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 26, 2023

Alleged Hezbollah financier extradited to U.S. on sanctions evasion charges

A dual Lebanese-Belgian citizen accused by the United States of financing Lebanon's Hezbollah has been extradited from Romania and will face sanctions evasion and money laundering charges on Wednesday in Brooklyn federal court, prosecutors said.

Reuters · Apr 26, 2023

Search for Brooklyn kidnapping suspect and victim is called off as police discover couple knew each other

An investigation by the New York City Police Department determined the woman was not hurt or injured

The Independent UK · Apr 25, 2023

14 minutes of Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse footage previews at CinemaCon

Miles Morales and Gwen Stacy chat over the streets of Brooklyn in the new clip

Total Film · Apr 25, 2023

NY surgery provider sues 300 patients

A bariatric surgery practice in New York has filed least 300 lawsuits against patients, demanding over $18 million

Salon · Apr 24, 2023

Lose weight, gain huge debt: New York provider has sued more than 300 patients who had bariatric surgery

Seven months after Lahavah Wallace’s weight loss operation, a New York bariatric surgery practice sued her, accusing her of “intentionally” failing to pay nearly $18,000 of her bill.

Tribune News Service · Apr 23, 2023

NBA Playoffs: Sixers reach semis in the East, Miami thrash Bucks; Suns take 3-1 lead vs Clippers in the West

The Philadelphia 76ers booked a place in the Eastern Conference semifinals as they accomplished a 4-0 sweep in the NBA playoffs series against Brooklyn Nets on Saturday. Elsewhere in the East, Miami Heat brushed aside Milwaukee Bucks to go 2-1 up.

The Times of India · Apr 23, 2023