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ATM Thieves Rake In $60K In Dozens Of Break-Ins Across BK, Queens: PD
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ATM Thieves Rake In $60K In Dozens Of Break-Ins Across BK, Queens: PD

by Brooklyn Reader June 22, 2022June 22, 2022

A group of five men have broken into at least 40 businesses since they started stealing ATM machines in December, police said Cops have released video of men who have […]

Bed-Stuy Slice Shop Becomes One Of NYC's Most Iconic Pizzerias: Rating
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Bed-Stuy Slice Shop Becomes One Of NYC’s Most Iconic Pizzerias: Rating

by Brooklyn Reader June 22, 2022June 22, 2022
Brooklyn mourns death of retired NYPD Chief Charles ‘Chucky’ Scholl
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Brooklyn mourns death of retired NYPD Chief Charles ‘Chucky’ Scholl

by Brooklyn Reader June 21, 2022June 21, 2022
New York City Council Seeks To Ban Certain Helicopters
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New York City Council Seeks To Ban Certain Helicopters

by Brooklyn Reader June 20, 2022June 20, 2022
Pandemic porch concerts in Brooklyn evolve into a new music school
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Pandemic porch concerts in Brooklyn evolve into a new music school

by Brooklyn Reader June 17, 2022June 17, 2022
LIRR ridership surges, outpacing pre-pandemic passenger levels
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LIRR ridership surges, outpacing pre-pandemic passenger levels

by Brooklyn Reader June 16, 2022June 16, 2022
Brooklyn Councilmember Alexa Avilés discusses Puerto Rican pride
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Brooklyn Councilmember Alexa Avilés discusses Puerto Rican pride

by Brooklyn Reader June 13, 2022June 13, 2022
Just 5 Months Into His Term, Adams Is Busy Raising Money to Win Another
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Just 5 Months Into His Term, Adams Is Busy Raising Money to Win Another

by Brooklyn Reader June 13, 2022June 13, 2022
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This Sunday, A Puerto Rican Day Parade Hits Bushwick

by Brooklyn Reader June 10, 2022June 10, 2022
4 men killed in separate NYC shootings over bloody 6-hour period: cops
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4 men killed in separate NYC shootings over bloody 6-hour period: cops

by Brooklyn Reader June 2, 2022June 2, 2022
The 2022 Albany Power 100
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The 2022 Albany Power 100

by Brooklyn Reader June 1, 2022June 1, 2022
Crunching the COVID-19 Numbers: Hospitalizations and infections curves appear to flatten as NYC remains in high spread level
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Crunching the COVID-19 Numbers: Hospitalizations and infections curves appear to flatten as NYC remains in high spread level

by Brooklyn Reader May 31, 2022May 31, 2022
NYC cop killer arrested for nearly blinding girlfriend in Brooklyn
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NYC cop killer arrested for nearly blinding girlfriend in Brooklyn

by Brooklyn Reader May 27, 2022May 27, 2022
Local baseball icon Pignatano dead at 92
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Local baseball icon Pignatano dead at 92

by Brooklyn Reader May 25, 2022May 25, 2022
David Reichman, runner who died in Brooklyn Half Marathon, was NYC therapist
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David Reichman, runner who died in Brooklyn Half Marathon, was NYC therapist

by Brooklyn Reader May 23, 2022May 23, 2022
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NYC education panel approves $10 billion budget formula following promise of review

by Brooklyn Reader May 20, 2022May 20, 2022

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