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The attack occurred shortly after 1:30 a.m. at 520 Williams Ave.
01/02/2026

The attack occurred shortly after 1:30 a.m. at 520 Williams Ave.

POLICE HAVE TAKEN a person of interest into custody in a New Year’s Day slashing in East New York that left a 38-year-old man hospitalized.

This year, temperatures were as low as 23 degrees.
01/02/2026

This year, temperatures were as low as 23 degrees.

Thousands ‘brrr-ought’ in the new year during the 123rd Annual Coney Island Polar Bear Club Plunge on Jan. 1.

PFAS exposure increases the likelihood of extremely low-weight and extremely preterm births. The Conversation US
01/02/2026

PFAS exposure increases the likelihood of extremely low-weight and extremely preterm births. The Conversation US

When pregnant women drink water that comes from wells downstream of sites contaminated with PFAS the risks increase.

Flynn has decades of transportation experience.
01/02/2026

Flynn has decades of transportation experience.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced the appointment of transportation professional Mike Flynn as commissioner of the city DOT.

Noah Joseph Lewis, weighing seven pounds, five ounces and measuring 20 inches long, was born at 2:22 am on Jan. 1.
01/02/2026

Noah Joseph Lewis, weighing seven pounds, five ounces and measuring 20 inches long, was born at 2:22 am on Jan. 1.

A FLATBUSH COUPLE BIRTHED BROOKLYN’S FIRST BABY OF 2026 at Maimonides Health, before dawn on New Year’s Day.

"I was elected as a democratic socialist and I will govern as a democratic socialist."
01/02/2026

"I was elected as a democratic socialist and I will govern as a democratic socialist."

Mamdani was accompanied on stage by his wife, Rama Duwaji. Eric Adams was in attendance, sitting near another former mayor, Bill de Blasio.

The partnership is expected to be complete before April 1, 2026.
12/31/2025

The partnership is expected to be complete before April 1, 2026.

The partnership was announced on Dec. 29 and is pending final legal and regulatory approval.

Zohran Mamdani has promised to transform New York City government when he becomes mayor. Can he do it?
12/31/2025

Zohran Mamdani has promised to transform New York City government when he becomes mayor. Can he do it?

Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani has promised to transform New York City government when he becomes mayor. Can he do it?

Christmas tree disposal will no longer be limited to a special, short window around the holidays.
12/31/2025

Christmas tree disposal will no longer be limited to a special, short window around the holidays.

Trees must be “naked,” meaning no lights, ornaments, tinsel, bags or stands. Wreaths should also be undecorated.

More than 900 Con Edison customers across Brooklyn and an equal number in Queens lost electrical power Monday.
12/30/2025

More than 900 Con Edison customers across Brooklyn and an equal number in Queens lost electrical power Monday.

More than 900 Con Edison customers across Brooklyn and an equal number in Queens lost electrical power Monday.

Ron Vernon coached basketball for 16 successful seasons at New Utrecht High School.
12/30/2025

Ron Vernon coached basketball for 16 successful seasons at New Utrecht High School.

His name – Ron Vernon. The same Ron Vernon who coached basketball for 16 successful seasons at New Utrecht High School.

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