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Ditmas Park

October 31, 2012

Two People Killed By Tree While Walking Dog During Hurricane Sandy

Jessie Streich-Kest, 24, and Jacob Vogelman, were killed by a falling tree.

East Harlem

October 10, 2012

Teen Behind 'F---ing Mutt' Audiotape Got Idea from Activist Stepdad

Alvin, the 16-year-old behind a stop-and-frisk audio recording, wanted to call attention to the issue.

Manhattan

November 13, 2011

Evelyn Lauder, Breast Cancer Advocate, Dies

Evelyn Lauder, the cosmetics executive, breast cancer advocate and designer of the pink ribbon, died at her Manhattan home Saturday at 75.

Chelsea & Hell's Kitchen

November 07, 2011

Advocates Say Eviction Targets Low Income Tenants

Tenants rallied against the eviction of several residents of 221 W. 16th Street, saying a legal loophole was used to get rid of low-rent tenants.

Midtown

August 05, 2011

Activist to Spend Week Homeless in Grand Central Terminal

Graphic Designer Yusef Ramelize is planning to spend a week living in the train terminal to raise money for charity.

Greenwich Village & SoHo

March 24, 2011

Education Advocate Jumps From Greenwich Village Apartment, Report Says

Ellen Dempsey, 74, who founded Teachers Network, was reportedly found dead outside the Brevoort Apartments.

Lower East Side & East Village

June 19, 2010

Lower East Side Disabled Activist Harry Wieder remembered

The Community Board 3 member was an advocate for transportation and LGBT issues, as well as disabled peoples' rights.

Lower East Side & East Village

June 03, 2010

Harry Wieder, Beloved Local Activist, May Have Lower East Side Street Named for Him

Friends of the 'monumental' advocate who was recently killed by a cab want to rename his LES block 'Harry Wieder Way.'