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Famous People Born in Harlem, New York

Harlem isn’t just a neighborhood. It’s a cultural engine that has repeatedly shaped American music, literature, sports, film, fashion, and politics. From the Harlem Renaissance to hip-hop’s global rise, the area has produced figures whose influence reached far beyond New York. This countdown ranks the most notable people born in Harlem by national and international impact, starting at 20 and working down to the top spot.

New York, NY · 2d
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Nassau County On Track For Fifth Budget Surplus In A Row Under County Executive Bruce Blakeman

After generating a $15 million budget surplus just last year and saving $30 million in reserves, Nassau County is on track for a fifth consecutive budget surplus due to the combination of strong economic conditions and superior financial management. Despite rising economic uncertainty being seen throughout the U.S., county officials...

Nassau County, NY · 2d
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The Money Overview

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New York City renters of Extra Space storage units from March 2023 to June 2026 can claim from a $1 million restitution fund by Aug. 1, 2027

New York City renters who stored belongings in an Extra Space unit between March 24, 2023, and June 16, 2026, can apply to a $1 million restitution fund created by a settlement with the city’s Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP). Claims close Aug. 1, 2027, or earlier if the fund runs out. Extra […] The post New York City renters of Extra Space storage units from March 2023 to June 2026 can claim from a $1 million restitution fund by Aug. 1, 2027 appeared first on The Money Overview .

New York, NY · 1d

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Dogs Can Walk the Sand in Long Beach Through April 15, With a Beach Tag and a Leash

Dog owners in Long Beach can now take their dogs onto the ocean beach. The City of Long Beach has launched a pilot program that allows dogs on the sand, effective now and running through April 15, 2027, which covers the full off season from late fall through early spring.

Long Beach, NY · 3d
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$975/month for a brand new Brooklyn apartment—applications are now open for Crown Heights’ newest housing lottery

With its historic brownstones , bustling restaurant and bar scene , and close proximity to cultural staples like the Brooklyn Museum and Prospect Park , Crown Heights continues to be one of Brooklyn’s most vibrant neighborhoods. Finding rentals in the area that fit within a balanced budget, however, is increasingly difficult on the open market. Now, a new affordable housing lottery has launched at 1060 Pacific Apartments , giving qualifying New Yorkers the chance to secure a home in the neighborhood at rates well below traditional market value. Inside the Listing Located at 1058 Pacific St (aka 1060 Pacific St), Brooklyn, NY 11238 , this newly constructed 10-story residential building sits within Brooklyn Community Board 8. The development brings 16 rent-stabilized affordable units to the neighborhood, constructed through the Inclusionary Housing Program with an anticipated tax exemption under the 485-x Tax Incentive Program of the NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD). Layouts span from modern studios to spacious one- and two-bedroom residences. Building Amenities & Neighborhood Highlights 1060 Pacific Apartments combines neighborhood charm with high-end convenience, featuring: In-Unit Amenities: In-unit washers and dryers, contemporary finishes, and online resident portals for leasing, rent payments, and maintenance requests. Building Highlights:

Brooklyn, NY · 2d

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New Lots African Burial Ground Ceremony Honors History, Future of Site

Instead of a traditional groundbreaking ceremony with shovels, hard hats, and safety vests, the Brooklyn Public Library, Gilbane Building Company, and the East New York African Burial Ground Collective hosted a special ground acknowledgment ceremony on October 29 to honor and remember the free and enslaved Africans buried in the East New York African burial ground.

Brooklyn, NY · 2d

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HEAP Offers Up to $1,086 in Heating Assistance to Eligible Families

Brooklyn families can now apply for financial assistance with winter heating costs through New York State’s Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP), which opened for the 2026-27 season on Nov. 2. State Sen. Kevin S. Parker, chairman of the Senate Energy and Telecommunications Committee, is encouraging eligible residents to apply...

Brooklyn, NY · 1d

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Hell's Kitchen Tenants Rally for Right to Buy Their Own Buildings

438 and 440 W. 45th St. — Approximate Site of Tenant Purchase Rally. Tenants of 438 and 440 West 45th Street gathered outside their Hell's Kitchen buildings, demanding that state and city lawmakers give renters like them the power to buy their own homes before landlords can sell to the highest bidder. The rally centered on two bills that would reshape how buildings change hands in New York: the Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act and the Community Opportunity to Purchase Act.

New York, NY · 13h

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St. John’s University in central Minnesota sues New York school over ‘Johnnies’ nickname

St. John’s University in central Minnesota is suing a New York university of the same name for using its “Johnnies” nickname. The lawsuit filed this week in federal court in Minnesota says the private Catholic university in Collegeville has been calling its students and athletic teams Johnnies since at least 1900.

Queens, NY · 21h

CBS New York

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Brooklyn gas station may be source of gasoline odor, officials say

More than 235 odor complaints have been logged across Southern Brooklyn in the past month.

Brooklyn, NY · 3d

New York Post

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Blakeman unloads on ‘selfish’ Rep. Elise Stefanik as NY GOP points fingers after election drubbing

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman unloaded on outgoing Rep. Elise Stefanik Thursday – one day after the upstate congresswoman called his failed gubernatorial campaign “low energy.” Blakeman tore into his fellow Republican Party member for not doing more to help GOP candidates win and called her career lackluster in the aftermath of his Election Day drubbing at the hands of incumbent Gov. Kathy Hochul. “Elise Stefanik is a selfish, do nothing politician that didn’t lift a finger to help Republican candidates in New York this year,” Blakeman wrote on X. Failed NY GOP gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman is firing back at Elise Stefanik after the outgoing congresswoman criticized his campaign. Dennis A. Clark for NY Post “She had one moment of glory in what was otherwise an unremarkable career,” he added without elaborating. Stefanik then fired off a subtle burn back at her almost-primary opponent Blakeman by noting she had never lost an election. “I know feelings are raw in the aftermath of Tuesday’s result so I will cut some slack because while I don’t know from experience, as I have never lost any of my seven elections, I know that this is a tough loss in NY and I

New York · 3d

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Work is underway to replace deteriorating Newark Bay Bridge, a major NY-NJ route

The existing Newark Bay Bridge The new bridge should be ready in 2031, with minimal disruption to commuters while it's being built, officials say. [ more › ]

Hudson County, NJ · 1d

PIX11

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New bus lanes coming to popular Brooklyn route

NEW YORK (PIX11) — Faster and more reliable bus services are coming to busy portions of Brooklyn soon. Construction has started across sections of DeKalb and Lafayette Avenues in Brooklyn to allow the B38 bus service to speed up, the mayor’s office announced on Thursday.  The B38 bus serves 18,000 daily riders between Downtown Brooklyn […]

Brooklyn, NY · 3d

Fortune

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D.C. is a New York town: The president, next speaker and Senate majority leader grew up within 11 miles of each other—what it means for the Big Apple

Gov. Kathy Hochul already wants ‘a few more billions’ for New York, starting with a tunnel Trump says Schumer spent 20 years chasing.

Brooklyn, NY · 18h

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NYCHA Secures $185M for Redevelopment of Brooklyn Community

It's the first closing for the city's Housing Preservation Trust. The New York City Housing Authority has secured a $185 million loan for the acquisition and rehabilitation of Nostrand Houses, a 1,148-unit multifamily property in Brooklyn’s Sheepshead Bay neighborhood. Merchants Capital sourced the note, contributing $135 million through Merchants Bank its commercial banking subsidiary. AFL-CIO Housing Investment Trust provided the remaining $50 million.

Brooklyn, NY · 2d

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Brad Lander Elected to Congress, “Brooklyn Guy” Wins NY-10

Manhattan residents below 14th Street, mostly, and a sprawling mix of Brooklynites from downtown to Bay Ridge, mostly, elected self-proclaimed “Brooklyn guy” Brad Lander to Congress on Tuesday Nov. 3. Formally, he will represent New York’s 10th Congressional District, It’s believed Lander will be the first born and raised Missourian to hold such an office in either borough.

Brooklyn, NY · 2d

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Eight Months Without Cooking Gas, East Williamsburg NYCHA Residents Dread Thanksgiving

Eight months after cooking gas went out at Borinquen Plaza in East Williamsburg, residents are still boiling water on single electric burners and wondering if their stoves will work again before the holidays. The outage spans both 101 Humboldt St. and 330 Bushwick Ave., and with Thanksgiving closing in, families say they still have no idea when the gas will come back on.

New York, NY · 2d

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Mamdani and Hochul promise a new day for Puerto Rico after Democrats sweep midterms

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and New York Gov. Kathy Hochul pledged more support for Puerto Rico on Friday as it remains mired in multiple crises, asserting during a trip to the island that the sweeping Democratic win in the U.S. midterm elections will be a boon for the U.S. territory.

Puerto Rico · 2d

Gothamist

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Amtrak's Penn Station plan could funnel taxpayer money to new venue for James Dolan

The Trump administration is moving ahead with a new design for Penn Station. The federal government's plan to rebuild Penn Station would require the purchase of a theater attached to the west side of Madison Square Garden. [ more › ]

New York, NY · 2d

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New York Mayor Mamdani speaks to the press about the house fire in Brooklyn

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani described a fire that tore through a two-story home in Brooklyn, killing at least six people and injuring seven others, including three firefighters, as an "intense, fast-growing, three-alarm fire." More than 200 first responders rushed to the scene in Brooklyn's Sunset Park neighborhood. The cause of the fire has not yet been determined.

Brooklyn, NY · 3d