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Brooklyn bar faces online backlash for Eurovision watch party
A popular queer bar in Brooklyn found itself at the center of a political firestorm this week for briefly canceling a Eurovision watch party. 3 Dollar Bill initially called off a planned Saturday event for the finale of the Eurovision song contest because a singer representing Israel was set to perform. In this year’s contest, 20-year-old Eden Golan is a…
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Brooklyn bar's Eurovision event back on after cancellation backlash
A Brooklyn bar backtracked this week hours after its cancellation of a Eurovision watch party sparked a social media firestorm and claims of antisemitism. News 4’s Jessica Cunnington reports.
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Mom killed, daughter critically hurt after Brooklyn driver runs them down
A 71-year-old woman is dead and her daughter was left in critical condition after the Brooklyn driver ran them down and kept going. News 4’s Melissa Colorado reports.
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Ever wonder what it would be like to drink a hot dog? A Brooklyn bar gives the answer
Get ready for a question you probably never thought you’d hear: Have you ever wanted to try a boozy glizzy? Well, whether or not you asked for it, now’s your chance to get one — and with a view, too.
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1 woman killed, another hurt in Brooklyn hit-and-run crash
The crash occurred just after 5 p.m. in Bushwick at the intersection of Eldert Street and Knickerbocker Avenue, police said. A blue SUV swerved to avoid another car, and plowed into two women, killing one of them. The driver ran off from the scene.
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1 woman killed, another hurt in Brooklyn hit-and-run: Police
One woman was killed and another was left injured after they were struck in a Brooklyn intersection by a hit-and-run driver who ran off from the scene, according to police.
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Cruise ship sails into NYC port with dead whale across bow
Pablo Santa Cruz captured this footage of the whale on the bow of the boat as it moved in.
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He spent 27 years in prison. Five witnesses say someone else committed the murder
The Office of the Brooklyn District Attorney has overturned 37 felony convictions in the last 10 years, the most in New York State. Anthony Green says his murder conviction should be next.
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Brooklyn man seeks to prove wrongful conviction after 27 years behind bars
In the last decade, more than 150 people have had criminal convictions overturned in New York, but one convicted killer says his bid for exoneration is being inexplicably stalled. Witnesses said they saw someone else pull the trigger and a high ranking official in the Brooklyn DA’s office is on recorded audio suggesting the original investigation was flawed. NBC New...
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Cruise ship sails into NYC port with 44-foot dead whale across its bow
The whale, identified as a sei whale, was caught on the ship’s bow when it arrived at the Port of Brooklyn on Saturday, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration fisheries spokesperson Andrea Gomez said.
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Bike New York CEO talks congestion pricing & cycling safety
Thousands of cyclists ride the streets of NYC every day. NBC New York’s Linda Gaudino chats with Bike New York on what’s next concerning bike safety and possible benefits of congestion pricing.
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Inspired by the Met, Debt Gala's pajama party tackles medical bills
A plush octopus by Jellycat. A neck pillow by XpresSpa. Graphic sleeping masks by Geyoga. The accessories weren’t designer. But these cozy, low-budget pieces stood out Sunday at the second Debt Gala, where some 200 pajama-clad revelers dressed for its “Sleeping Baddies” theme raised over $15,000 for medical bill relief. Hosted in Brooklyn one night before the Met Gala, the...
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Brooklyn man admits he sold exotic animal parts, including cougar head, to undercover officer
A Brooklyn man pleaded guilty after he sold exotic animal parts, including a mounted cougar head, to an undercover officer, according to the district attorney’s office.
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Driver punches pedestrian to ground, runs over hand in Brooklyn road rage attack
Police are looking for a driver with Florida plates they say ran over the hand of a 59-year-old pedestrian after repeatedly punching him following an argument last week, authorities say. It was early in the morning on April 24, around 8:10 a.m. The NYPD says the victim was walking near Leonard and Richardson streets in Greenpoint when he got into…
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Massive fire breaks out at Brooklyn supermarket, sending smoke billowing into sky
A massive, raging fire broke out at a Brooklyn supermarket Wednesday evening, sending huge plumes of smoke into the sky.
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Police investigate ‘suspicious' body found burning in Brooklyn boat
An early morning fire led New York City officials to the discovery of a body found burning inside a boat. Firefighters say they received a call about a dumpster fire in Brooklyn, inside a parking lot on Conover Street between Beard and Reed streets in Red Hook. The call came in just before 5 a.m. When they arrived on the…
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Brooklyn Half Marathon: route, road closures, what to know
More than 20,000 runners are set to hit the streets of Brooklyn on Sunday, April 28 for the NYCRUNS Brooklyn Half Marathon. “NYCRUNS is proud to host the over 20,000 runners who will be basking in the glow of Brooklyn this Sunday,” said Steve Lastoe, founder and CEO of NYCRUNS, in a press release. “It’s always amazing to see how…
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Nets coach Jordi Fernandez eyes early success and a rare lasting stay in Brooklyn
The Brooklyn Nets have gone through coaches almost as quickly as superstar players in recent years, even while the team had been good enough to make five straight playoff appearances from 2019-23. Maybe Jordi Fernandez will be the coach to have lasting success. The first head coach from Spain in NBA history was hired this week and said Wednesday he...
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Going green at Barcade in Williamsburg
News 4’s Ida Siegal with the special report for Earth Day. See how this local business conserves energy and minimizes waste.
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‘Return Romeo': Brooklyn woman pleads for dog swiped from front yard
A woman is pleading for the safe return of her beloved dog, Romeo, snatched right off her property. It’s a love story Valerie Rivera holds close to her heart: “His name is Romeo and I’m Juliet.” The 74-year-old has been a pet owner her whole life, and she keeps a photo album to prove it filled with priceless memories....