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NYC Mayor Adams’ rat infestation ticket is dismissed

NEW YORK — New York City Mayor Eric Adams is no longer on the hook for a $330 unpaid summons for a rodent infestation at his Brooklyn home, a review of city records shows.

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NYC’s rat-fighting Mayor Eric Adams is fined over infestation at his own Brooklyn property

New York City Mayor Eric Adams is such an enemy of rats that he once called a press conference to demonstrate a contraption for drowning them in poison

The Independent UK

Alleged Russian agent charged in U.S. with sanctions violations, money laundering

A Ukrainian lawmaker accused of helping Russia interfere in the U.S. presidential election in 2020 was charged on Wednesday with money laundering and sanctions violations by buying two Beverly Hills, California, properties and concealing his involvement.

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Will the ‘cool, calm, collected’ Hakeem Jeffries change when in power?

Some believe Black lawmakers adapt to leadership by becoming more moderate – others disagree

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Accused NYC subway shooter can be forced to go to court

NEW YORK — A Brooklyn federal court judge is ordering accused subway shooter Frank James to be hauled to court by force if necessary, after the terrorism suspect tried to dodge his last appearance.

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Brooklyn’s Rep. Hakeem Jeffries expected to make history leading House Democrats

Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, a son of Brooklyn, is expected to be elected Wednesday as the leader of the House Democrats, less than a decade after the former state lawmaker first arrived on Capitol Hill.

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NYPD sergeant punished for wearing pro-Trump patches at Black Lives Matter protest

NEW YORK — An NYPD sergeant who wore pro-Trump “Punisher” logos on her uniform and blew kisses at demonstrators during a Black Lives Matter protest in Brooklyn has been docked 30 vacation days, the Daily News has learned.

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The other New York: how Republicans made ‘shocking’ gains in the empire state

The GOP made surprise gains in immigrant enclaves in Brooklyn, as Republicans slammed Democrats as ‘soft on crime’

The Guardian - US

Queens, Brooklyn NYPD cops forced from jobs for failing to probe cases, faking investigations

NEW YORK — Two New York Police Department officers were forced to retire after the department discovered they lied about investigating cases, including domestic violence and drug complaints, department documents say.

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Leonard Greene: Hakeem Jeffries, poised to lead House Democrats, would bring Brooklyn toughness to job

It wasn’t as good as President Barack Obama singing Al Green at the Apollo Theater, but U.S. Rep. Hakeem Jeffries had his cool moment too.

Tribune News Service

Special counsel investigating Trump is impartial and tough, former colleagues say

WASHINGTON — The special counsel investigating former president Donald Trump’s alleged mishandling of classified documents and the Jan. 6 insurrection honed his investigative and trial skills over 30 years of fighting cases involving corruption, crimes and police brutality.

Tribune News Service

Tracking Amazon: the New Yorkers monitoring pollution from delivery hubs

Brooklyn residents are using air quality and traffic sensors to see how new warehouses affect their community

The Guardian - US

Cautious Clay: ‘My dad’s making an effort to be in my life’

The Cleveland-born, Brooklyn-based artist has caught the attention of Taylor Swift and Billie Eilish, but he’s determined to do things his own way. He speaks to Roisin O’Connor about his new EP, his odd stint as an estate agent, and rebuilding his relationship with his father

The Independent UK

Kyrie Irving issues full apology for antisemitic post as Brooklyn Nets star nears return

Kyrie Irving has issued a full apology for sharing a link to a movie with antisemitic tropes, paving the way for his return to the Brooklyn Nets as early as Sunday

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New York hasn't licensed any pot shops, yet they abound

New York state's first licenses to sell recreational marijuana could be awarded as soon as next week

Evening Standard

Pete Davidson ‘dating’ model Emily Ratajkowski amid her divorce

The pair were allegedly spotted ‘holding hands’ on a date in Brooklyn

WEKU

Brooklyn Public Library reveals its most borrowed book ever to celebrate 125 years

The library system announced that Where the Wild Things Are is its most borrowed book. It has been sharing its 125 most checked-out books to celebrate 125 years of service to the Brooklyn community.

Benzinga

New York Judge Blocks Retail Licenses For Some Cannabis Dispensaries In The State, Here's Why

Judge Gary L. Sharpe of the New York Federal District Court in Syracuse issued an order barring New York's retail cannabis dispensary application process in some state regions, which will affect dispensaries in Brooklyn, central New York, the Finger Lakes, Mid-Hudson and western New York.

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Eastern Standard Preview Nov. 17th

It was hard being a pioneer in the wilds of what would become Kentucky. Try doing it as a mother of ten. We hear about the legacy of Rebecca Boone from novelist Patricia Hudson | A pioneer of glass ceiling breakage is profiled in a new book about former Kentucky…

The Independent UK

Judge halts pot dispensary licenses in parts of New York

A federal judge has temporarily blocked New York from issuing recreational marijuana dispensary licenses in Brooklyn and parts of upstate New York while a legal challenge to the state’s selection process is being considered

Daily Mirror

Sweet dog obsessed with watching sunsets 'like Simba in The Lion King'

Franki the two-year-old bulldog has an adorable obsession with watching sunsets, and one clip of him staring at the beautiful Brooklyn skyline in New York has gone viral

Reuters

NBA-Nets' Irving is not anti-Semitic, says NBA Commissioner Silver

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said he met with Kyrie Irving earlier this week and that he did not believe the Brooklyn Nets guard was anti-Semitic, Yahoo Sports reported on Thursday.

Los Angeles Times

'We've got to be consistent': The Rev. Al Sharpton says it's OK to criticize Kyrie Irving

LOS ANGELES — Civil rights activist the Rev. Al Sharpton said Wednesday that it is OK for activists to criticize Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving for actions that have been perceived as antisemitic.

Daily Mirror

Inside Kyrie Irving's meeting with NBA commissioner Adam Silver as comeback plotted

Kyrie Irving was suspended by the Brooklyn Nets after posting a link to an anti-semitic film - and the All-Star met with NBA commissioner Adam Silver to discuss his return

Tribune News Service

Subway shooting suspect Frank James says he can’t get a fair trial in NYC, wants case moved to Chicago

NEW YORK — Suspected subway shooter Frank James says he can’t get a fair trial in New York City — so he’s trying to get his case moved to Chicago.

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