Big Developer Proposes a Beach in Brooklyn on the East River

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Big Developer Proposes a Beach in Brooklyn on the East River

Alexis Vallejo opened his barber shop eight months ago during the pandemic, despite the advice of nearly everyone who told him the same thing. “You’re crazy,” he said they told…

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New Brooklyn Restaurant Victor Opens in Former Freek’s Mill Space

On March 18, one year and two days from the shutdown of New York City restaurants, chefs Ian Alvarez (formerly of Momofuku Noodle Bar and Bara) and Ryan Angulo (an…

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NYPD Arrest Alleged Serial Killer Targeting Elderly Women In Brooklyn NYCHA Building

Police have arrested a man suspected of killing three woman in the same Brownsville public housing building since 2015. NYPD Chief of Detectives Rodney Harrison announced that officers arrested Kevin…

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Hunting for a COVID-19 vaccine at the Brooklyn IAVI lab

Early in the pandemic, Chris Parks needed a gene and $1 million. Commuting from his home in Boonton, N.J., to his laboratory in Brooklyn, N.Y., he tuned to the local…

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Thousands gather for wild rave at Prospect Park in Brooklyn

Pandemic in the park? A massive rave took place at Prospect Park in Brooklyn on Sunday — with carefree revelers ignoring social distancing guidelines as the city recovers from the…

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Live Protest Updates: Cops Shut Down Manhattan Bridge & Brooklyn Bridge To Protesters

Here’s the latest: Cops Shut Down Manhattan Bridge & Brooklyn Bridge To Protesters Protesters Briefly Kettled And Forced To Disperse On Upper West Side “I’m More Afraid Of My Soul…

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Extra Extra: A Harrowing Tale Of Brooklyn Roommates Unraveling During The Pandemic

Because the rats are getting hungry, check out today's end-of-day links: WHO halts hydroxychloroquine trials, Bushwick collective meltdown, Kettleball Guy of NYC, hot dog hoarding, "Uncut Gems" house, jazzy dog…

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Extra Extra: Brooklyn Restaurateur Tells Employees There's "Less Than 1 In A Million Chance" Coronavirus Could Kill Them

Because "believe all women" is a trap, check out today's end-of-day links: Fox News' hydroxychloroquine debate, vaccine report, Jane Roe documentary, new Phoebe Bridgers, digging dog and more. [ more…

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Coronavirus in NYC: Restaurateur Banks on Return of Automats with Brooklyn Dumpling Shop

One NYC restaurateur is looking to bring automats — where customers can order and get food without interacting with anyone — back into fashion with a new dumpling shop that’s…

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Coronavirus in NYC: New Small Business Loan for Brooklyn Businesses for Up to $30K

Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce launches new coronavirus loan program Starting this week some Brooklyn small businesses may have another shot at a coronavirus loan. On Tuesday, the Brooklyn Chamber of…

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