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Meet the 11-year-old who just opened a Caribbean pizzeria in Brooklyn
Sebastian Wilson is doing wonders in the pizza business. The Brooklyn native, who is just 11 years old, is bringing a Caribbean flair to the Flatbush neighborhood’s culinary scene with Sebastian’s Spices and Slices, his new pizza place. Wilson’s restaurant, which aims to celebrate Caribbean culture, not only delivers outstanding cuisine but also pays tribute…
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NYPD faces backlash after shooting of Black man over alleged $2.90 subway fare evasion
The NYPD is facing heavy criticism after officers shot a Black man over an alleged $2.90 subway...
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Student overcomes abusive home to graduate as valedictorian: ‘I discovered a strength that I never knew I had’
The valedictorian of a Brooklyn FDNY-focused high school, who overcame an abusive household...
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Shocked Brooklyn mom faints twice after 9-year-old daughter is shot while playing at a park
A Brooklyn mother, Melissa Alexander, fainted twice upon learning her 9-year-old daughter,...
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After over 45 years of standing at same intersection, NYC’s beloved crossing guard retires at 90
Maggie Poston has finally decided to bow out at the age of 90. Her illustrious career began in 1978 as a crossing guard at PS 282 in Park Slope, Brooklyn, at 6th Avenue and Lincoln Place. The widowed mother...
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Conviction of Brooklyn man who spent 14 years in prison for a murder he didn’t commit overturned
Brooklyn resident Steven Ruffin, who spent 14 years in prison for a murder he didn’t commit, had his conviction overturned on Thursday. The case, originally investigated by disgraced ex-NYPD Det....
