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New York City

April 30, 2013

Which Spring Fruits to Buy Now

During the transitional weeks of early spring, fruits are limited. Here's what's available.

Sunset Park

April 06, 2013

Man Fatally Stabs Woman, Slashes Self in Murder-Suicide Try, Police Say

A failed murder-suicide left one man in critical condition Saturday night, and a woman dead, cops said.

Sunset Park

February 11, 2013

Red Hook, Sunset Park Schools Adapt to Shifting Demographics

An influx of immigrants has schools bursting at the seams, parents say.

New York City

February 07, 2013

Designer Keeps Production Local for Fashion Week Debut

David Hart's collection includes ties that are handmade in Sunset Park, Brooklyn.

Carroll Gardens

January 02, 2013

Pet Sculptor Immortalizes Fido and Tabby

Gary Oshust whittles clay and resin sculptures of people’s pets for a commission.

Sunset Park

November 27, 2012

Five Firefighters Hurt in Sunset Park Blaze

A heavy fire tore through a one-story commercial building in Sunset Park.

Sunset Park

August 09, 2012

Water Restored to Sunset Park Playground Sprinkler

The spray shower there had been shut off for months, even as summer temperatures soared.  

Sunset Park

August 06, 2012

Man Struck by BMW in Sunset Park Hit-And-Run

A 33-year-old man was struck on Third Avenue near 51st Street in Brooklyn, officials said.

Sunset Park

July 20, 2012

Family of Lissette Torres Come Face-to-Face With Her Alleged Killer

Edwin Alcaide was arraigned Fridayt in the murder of Lissette Torres in Brookyn Criminal Court.

Carroll Gardens

July 18, 2012

Best Steamy Spots for Summer Romance in Brooklyn

Brooklyn has plenty of romantic settings to take your loved one for a steamy summer moment.

Sunset Park

July 06, 2012

Still No Sprinkler Relief for Sunset Park Patrons

Weeks after the Parks Dept. pledged to turn a Sunset Park sprinkler, it stayed off.

Sunset Park

June 28, 2012

Sunset Park Sprinkler Stays Dry as Temperatures Climb

The Parks Department said the sprinkler was broken and had pledged to fix it by Friday, June 22.

Lower East Side

June 26, 2012

Graduation Ceremonies Mark Students' Success Across the City

Students celebrated the end of another academic year with graduation parties across the city.

Lower East Side

June 26, 2012

Nydia Velazquez's Name Mistranslated on Chinese Ballots

A translation error of Nydia Velazquez's name could confuse voters, her campaign said.    

Sunset Park

June 23, 2012

Sprinklers Are for Grass But Not for Kids in Sunset Park

Sprinklers in Sunset Park were watering a fenced-off lawn, not kids looking to beat the heat.