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A waterfront light rail could be in Sunset Park’s future

January 21 | Jaime DeJesus

Could a new ticket to ride be in Sunset Park’s...

Council passes modified ‘City of Yes’ housing plan
Junior football team gets boost from Junior’s
Earthquake measuring 7.0 hits Northern California
Maimonides Health hosts Celebration of Light to support churches with Christmas tree memorials
While protecting whales off Brooklyn, DEC uncovers illegal striped bass haul
Senate was investigating claim denials from UnitedHealthcare
Ammunition casing used in CEO’s killing bore words used in insurance parlance
Red Hook condo board sues developer at New York Dock Building
Identity thief who plagued victim with fishing violations hooked by DEC
Clarke elected to chair Congressional Black Caucus
Prospect Park Indigenous culture fair coming Dec. 7-8
Prominent Brooklyn attorney Arthur Aidala possible candidate for U.S. Attorney
Brooklyn 11-year-old becomes a New York Ranger for a day
10th annual Fort Greene tree lighting and festivities this weekend
DEP to upgrade water meters citywide, starting in Greenpoint
Rally focuses on report that underscores importance of SUNY Downstate Hospital
Two Maimonides Health leaders honored with Impact Awards
Delta flight attendants found with liquor in bloodstream removed from plane and fined
NYPD offers $10K reward for info leading to CEO’s killer
NYPD Commissioner calls insurance CEO’s murder ‘pre-meditated’

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Jay-Z’s popular exhibit “The Book of HOV” in

Jay-Z’s popular exhibit “The Book of HOV” in New York is about to live up to its name by becoming an actual book.

“The Book of HOV: A Tribute to Jay-Z” debuts Wednesday, following the success of Jay-Z’s free immersive exhibit at the Brooklyn Public Library, which drew more than 600,000 visitors in a six-month span last year. The 432-page book, released by Assouline, goes on pre-sale Tuesday.

Wednesday is also the rapper’s birthday.

Read more at the link in bio.

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The holiday season really kicks off when the massi

The holiday season really kicks off when the massive helium balloons start floating through New York. The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade — two years away from its 100th birthday — this year will feature 17 giant character balloons, 22 floats, 15 novelty and heritage inflatables, 11 marching bands, 700 clowns, 10 performance groups and more stars than can fit around a table.

Click the link in the bio for key things to know about the parade and how to watch it.

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Thursday was the 60th anniversary of the Verrazzan

Thursday was the 60th anniversary of the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge between Brooklyn and Staten Island, which had a huge impact on the Bay Ridge community. At the time it opened, it was the world’s largest suspension bridge, and remains the longest suspension bridge in North America. Read more at the link in bio.

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“The reason you keep going in life is because of

“The reason you keep going in life is because of friendships, and being connected and caring for each other,” said Grace Gray Faison, 100, at a birthday party in her honor Nov. 2. “All of you who have cared for me have meant so much to me and kept me going, and I just want to say thank you to all of you for being part of my life.”

Dozens of friends attended the event at Plymouth Church in Brooklyn Heights, where Faison has been a devoted member and driving force for more than 70 years.

Read more about the indomitable Faison at the link in bio.

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