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PHOTOS: J'Ouvert Parade Kicks Off Carnival Amid Tight Security

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PHOTOS: J'Ouvert Parade Kicks Off Carnival Amid Tight Security

The Caribbean celebration started in daylight hours for the first time in Brooklyn this year.


City Students Head Back to School

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City Students Head Back to School

Thursday marked the first day of the new school year for public school students.

Mathieu Eugene Wins Primary for Longtime Flatbush Council Seat

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Mathieu Eugene Wins Primary for Longtime Flatbush Council Seat

The incumbent won another term, despite facing two well-funded challengers.

Gonzalez Beats Out 5 Challengers to Keep Brooklyn District Attorney Post

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Gonzalez Beats Out 5 Challengers to Keep Brooklyn District Attorney Post

Acting Kings County District Attorney Eric Gonzalez prevailed with 53 percent of the vote.

Final Defendant Sentenced in Fatal Bed-Stuy Gang Robbery

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Final Defendant Sentenced in Fatal Bed-Stuy Gang Robbery

Celestino Martinez, 25, got 20 years in prison for his part in the murder of Juan Luna-Juarez in 2014.

Mayor Targets 14,500 Buildings to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions

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Mayor Targets 14,500 Buildings to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions

A mandate would force some of the city's most inefficient buildings to curb their emissions. 

1-Year-Old Dies After Father Leaves Him Alone in Steamy Bathroom: Sources

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1-Year-Old Dies After Father Leaves Him Alone in Steamy Bathroom: Sources

Mordechai Halpern was coughing so his dad gave him a homemade remedy and left him alone, sources said.

Cuomo Calls for Probe After Con Ed 'Explosion' Snarls Weekend Trains: City

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Cuomo Calls for Probe After Con Ed 'Explosion' Snarls Weekend Trains: City

The surge at a Con Ed substation also caused power outages for public housing residents in Red Hook. 


Eugene Challenger to Run on Third Party After Primary Loss in Flatbush

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Eugene Challenger to Run on Third Party After Primary Loss in Flatbush

Candidate Brian Cunningham will be on the ballot in November on the Reform Party line.

50 Electric Car Charging Hubs Coming to 5 Boroughs by 2020, Mayor Says

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50 Electric Car Charging Hubs Coming to 5 Boroughs by 2020, Mayor Says

The city has mapped possible locations including Sunset Park, the Rockaways and the South Bronx. 

More Than Half of City's 1.1M Students Attend Overcrowded Schools: Watchdog

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More Than Half of City's 1.1M Students Attend Overcrowded Schools: Watchdog

Classes are too big, kids have to eat lunch at odd times and music and art space is lost, a report says.

Councilman Wants Real-Time Bus Arrivals Displayed On LinkNYC Kiosks

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Councilman Wants Real-Time Bus Arrivals Displayed On LinkNYC Kiosks

A Brooklyn councilman says LinkNYC should map bus arrivals for stops without countdown clocks.

Flatbush to Become City's First 'Little Caribbean' Neighborhood This Week

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Flatbush to Become City's First 'Little Caribbean' Neighborhood This Week

Officials will designate the area's commercial districts in an event on Thursday.

Flatbush Zombie House and 4 Other Spots to Try in Prospect-Lefferts Gardens

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Flatbush Zombie House and 4 Other Spots to Try in Prospect-Lefferts Gardens

The new Tiki rum bar, Flatbush Zombie House, is one five new eateries worth a try in the neighborhood.

Letters With Swastikas and 'MAGA' Sent to 7 Shops, Israeli Consulate: NYPD

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Letters With Swastikas and 'MAGA' Sent to 7 Shops, Israeli Consulate: NYPD

The letters reached Jewish-owned stores in Borough Park, a Harlem Starbucks and the Israeli consulate.


Student Stabbed in Front of Flatbush High School, Officials Say

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Student Stabbed in Front of Flatbush High School, Officials Say

The 19-year-old was attacked near the school after dismissal, police said. 

Brooklyn Teacher Nabbed for Sexually Abusing Student for Months, NYPD Says

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Brooklyn Teacher Nabbed for Sexually Abusing Student for Months, NYPD Says

Public school teacher Mervyn Affoon, 65, was arrested on sex abuse charges Tuesday, the NYPD said. 

10 Percent of All NYC Students Are Homeless During School Year, Study Says

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10 Percent of All NYC Students Are Homeless During School Year, Study Says

The number of homeless students rose 5 percent from the previous year, city statistics show.

Loose Bull Corralled and Captured on Prospect Park Ball Field

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Loose Bull Corralled and Captured on Prospect Park Ball Field

The cow was taken to Animal Care & Control on Linden Boulevard Tuesday afternoon.

Third-Party Council Candidate Gets Big Endorsement Over Flatbush Incumbent

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Third-Party Council Candidate Gets Big Endorsement Over Flatbush Incumbent

Reform Party candidate Brian Cunningham is challenging City Councilmember Mathieu Eugene in Flatbush.

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