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Dead woman among New Yorkers signed up for posts in Brooklyn’s Democratic Party

Alfreida Davis, a housing activist and lifelong Brooklyn resident, died following brain surgery complications on Nov. 1, 2020.

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Fivio Foreign: ‘Pop Smoke was my brother – I have to keep his name alive’

The Brooklyn rapper has worked with Kanye West, Nicki Minaj and Drake to usher the controversial drill genre into the mainstream. He speaks with Annabel Nugent about the legacy of his predecessor Pop Smoke, sitting down with mayor Eric Adams to discuss the city’s gang warfare, and changing his lyrics…

The Independent UK

Accused NYC subway shooter indicted on terrorism charges

NEW YORK — Frank James, accused of opening fire on a packed New York City subway car in April, has been indicted on terrorism charges by a federal grand jury in Brooklyn.

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Grand jury indicts suspect in Brooklyn subway mass shooting

A federal grand jury has indicted a man suspected of shooting up a New York City subway train last month — an attack that wounded 10 people and rattled a city grappling with a rise in violent crime

The Independent UK

‘Caveman’ son of Brooklyn judge who took part in Capitol riot dressed in fur pelts jailed for eight months

‘I hope you’ll leave some of this fantasy world behind,’ says judge

The Independent UK

Accused Colombian drug trafficker Otoniel to appear in U.S. court

The accused leader of Colombia's Clan del Golfo drug trafficking group is expected to appear in a U.S. court on Thursday after being extradited on cocaine and weapons charges, the U.S. Attorney's office in Brooklyn said.

Reuters

120k of these pennies are in circulation; do you have one in your pocket?

Artist Jill Magid inscribed pennies with "The body was already so fragile" — and now brings a film of the process to Brooklyn, giving people a chance to reflect on the pandemic.

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Nets’ Ben Simmons will have back surgery Thursday

NEW YORK — Nets star Ben Simmons will undergo back surgery on Thursday, adding yet another chapter to the saga that’s been his delayed debut in Brooklyn.

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NYC subway camera video feeds failed amid repair job less than a day before Brooklyn shooting, says MTA

Video feeds from security cameras at a trio of Brooklyn subway stations failed as workers tried to fix problems with their hardware less than 24 hours before a crazed gunman lit up a train full of straphangers last month, MTA officials say.

Tribune News Service

NYC mayor's 'End Gun Violence' Met Gala jacket sparks criticism online

The tuxedo jacket features iconic features of New York, including the Brooklyn Bridge. It also displays a large handgun with a red slash through it.

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Amazon Workers Vote Against Unionizing Second Warehouse; Company To Get Hearing That Could Overturn First Union Vote

Amazon.com, Inc (NASDAQ:AMZN) workers have voted against unionizing a second warehouse in New York City in the borough of Staten Island, known as LDJ5, with 618 to 380 against joining the Labor Union, Reuters reported. The turnout was 61%, It could slow the momentum for labor union advocates that demanded better pay…

Benzinga

With trial looming, R. Kelly’s attorney challenges Chicago charges

Kelly is already facing a potential life sentence in federal prison after a jury in Brooklyn convicted him of racketeering. His sentencing there is set for June 15. Though his attorney had hoped to delay Kelly’s sentencing until after his Chicago trial, the Brooklyn judge refused.

Chicago Sun-Times

Giannis, Bucks Break Through Boston’s Defense

Led by their two-time MVP, Milwaukee did what Brooklyn couldn’t in the first round and dominated the paint against the Celtics’ elite defense in Game 1.

Sports Illustrated

Funeral set for firefighter killed in Brooklyn blaze

A funeral is being held Friday for a New York City firefighter killed while battling a Brooklyn house fire

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Lawyers for accused Brooklyn subway shooter accuse feds of illegally taking DNA sample

NEW YORK — FBI agents may have violated the rights of accused subway shooter Frank James by taking multiple DNA samples from him this week without first contacting his lawyers, the lawyers complain in a court filing.

The Independent UK

Brooklyn subway shooting suspect’s rights were violated by FBI taking his DNA, lawyer says

Attorneys for Frank James say FBI failed to inform them of DNA swab in his Brooklyn cell

Sports Illustrated

Fans Blast Kyrie Irving for ‘Managing’ the Nets Comment

Brooklyn was swept by the Celtics right before the guard made his comments on the future of the team.

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The Nets’ unprecedented sweep is the latest blow to player empowerment

Brooklyn was the preseason betting favorite to win the title.

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It’s Time to Have a Conversation About James Harden

With the Raptors gaining momentum against the 76ers, if ever there was a perfect time for him to take over and dominate, it might be now.

The Guardian - US

From superteam to superflops: who is to blame for the Nets’ playoff humbling?

Brooklyn began the season with a core of Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving and James Harden. They ended it with zero playoff wins and a crushing loss to the Celtics

Sports Illustrated

The Nets’ Season Was Doomed From the Start

Brooklyn had to weather injuries, James Harden’s trade request and other setbacks. But Kyrie Irving’s decision to not get the vaccine stumbled the team out of the gate.

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Nets offseason preview: Kyrie Irving contract, potential trades and more

If there is one word to sum up the Brooklyn Nets over the past few seasons, it's inconsistency. Their defense fell apart this year and their bench lacked reliable role players for a large chunk of it. There was much unavailability for a myriad of ...

The Independent UK

2 dead including NYC firefighter in Brooklyn house fire

Officials say a New York City firefighter and a civilian have died in a Brooklyn house fire where a ceiling partially collapsed

Tribune News Service

1 FDNY firefighter killed, 7 injured battling Brooklyn house blaze

An FDNY firefighter died Sunday in a raging three-alarm blaze that injured seven of his colleagues in Brooklyn, officials said.

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Nets rule Ben Simmons out for Game 4

Grand opening, grand closing, and in Brooklyn, it was neither.

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