Blind Man Hit By Train After Falling Onto Subway Tracks In Brooklyn
A blind man was struck by a subway train in Brooklyn late Wednesday afternoon, after he stepped off the platform and onto the tracks.
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Police: Suspects Ripped Off Gold Chain, Jewelry From Man In East Flatbush
Police on Thursday were asking for assistance from the public in finding two suspects who allegedly robbed a man of his gold chain and other items at gunpoint in East Flatbush, Brooklyn.
Man Shot, Wounded In Subway Station In Prospect Park South, Brooklyn
Police Monday afternoon were searching for a man who shot and wounded a 24-year-old man on a subway platform in Prospect Park South, Brooklyn.
Family Calls For Answers About Woman's Death In Police Custody
Family members rallied in Brooklyn Saturday on behalf of a woman who died in police custody, claiming that police ignored her please for medical attention until it was too late.
Reports: Lhota Thinks It Wasn't 'Appropriate' To Stop Subways For Kittens
Republican mayoral candidate and former Metropolitan Transportation Authority Chairman Joe Lhota reportedly said this week that he did not think it was "appropriate" to shut down two subway lines for a pair of lost kittens.
Residents Furious Over Continued Danger On Ocean Parkway In Brooklyn
Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn is considered one of the borough's most dangerous streets for pedestrians, and a woman's recent death on the roadway has some residents angry.
Police: Group Robbed 2 Boys Within 20 Minutes At Brooklyn Subway Stops
Police on Monday were asking for help from the public in finding four teenage boys who robbed two teens in Brooklyn subway stations within 20 minutes earlier this month.
Man Using Walker Falls On To Subway Tracks In Brooklyn
There was drama on the subway tracks Thursday in Brooklyn after a man using a walker fell on to the tracks at the Church Avenue station.
Protest Held In Brooklyn Over Deadly Police Shooting Of Shantel Davis
A protest over a deadly police shooting in East Flatbush this week began at noon in Brooklyn on Saturday. 23-year-old Shantel Davis died after she was shot in the chest as she tried to drive off in a stolen car that police said she had crashed.
NYPD Looking For Two Men Wanted For String Of Armed Robberies
In all three instances, spanning from March 26 to April 4, two men went into stores armed with guns and demanded money, police said. The victims complied every time, and the men left each scene with an unspecified amount of cash, authorities confirmed.
Off-Duty Rikers Island Correction Officer Shoots Attacker In Brooklyn
An off-duty correction officer has shot and wounded a man who attacked him with a pipe outside a fast food restaurant in Brooklyn.
Snow Delays Start Of Massive Brooklyn MTA Rehab
For subway riders who normally enter at the 15th Street station in Brooklyn, Friday's snow was a good thing. The snow delayed the start of the $260 million rehab of the Culver Viaduct. Instead of starting on Monday, the construction is being pushed back one week.
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UConn routs Gonzaga for first Final Four in 9 years
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Child welfare agencies paid visit to families of kids killed in Hutch crash
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NJ attorney general defends embattled Paterson mayor
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Man critically injured in Union apartment fire
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Opening statements begin in trial of N.J. attorney James Ray
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Nassau County leaders push against Hochul's housing plan
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Buffalo Pride parade organizers say Hochul can't attend
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Civil rights leaders urge NYS lawmakers to pass bail reform
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Buffalo Pride parade organizers say Hochul can't attend
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Jill Biden visits Nashville for candlelight vigil
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Long COVID remains an uphill battle for many Americans
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Pop superstar Katy Perry visits Broadway's "& Juliet"
The musical features pop music, including three Katy Perry songs.
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Actor Jonathan Majors charged after alleged domestic dispute
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Actor Jonathan Majors arrested on domestic violence charges in New York City
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FIFA removes Indonesia as host of Under-20 World Cup after protests over Israel
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"It's a culture of New York": Hajji's Deli in Harlem is known for its chopped cheese sandwich
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Royal Rib House: Barbecue is a family legacy in Bed-Stuy
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Tributes for Damar Hamlin from Buffalo and beyond
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Remembering Pope Benedict XVI's trip to New York City
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Remembering Pelé's time in New York
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NYPD searching for missing teen
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Class Act coming to Cardinal Spellman in the Bronx
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Bomb squad gives all clear on Staten Island
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