Mary Frost

The speakers, who ranged from imams to ministers to councilmembers, called Vernikov's comment “dangerous” and “incendiary,” noting she posted it on X just

“We marched to honor those who are no longer with us and to bring New Yorkers together,” said the leadership team at Five Borough Veterans. “Thanks to the support of our military-connected community, we were able to donate 300 pounds of food to our neighbors facing housing insecurity.”

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“Where's our park? Right here,” the crowd chanted, waving handmade signs reading “Parks, Not Parking” and “Parks Are For People.”

Officials, volunteers and neighborhood kids cut the red ribbon, a snip at a time, and the next phase of a neighborhood tradition was launched.

CITYWIDE — Downed trees caused power outages, traffic and transit delays in New York City on Saturday evening into Sunday, following a thunderstorm with strong wind gusts which reached maximum speeds of 64 miles per hour at LaGuardia Airport, according to Con Edison.

DUMBO — Brooklyn's official Fan Zone for the World Cup will be up and running in Brooklyn Bridge Park starting Saturday, through Sunday, July 19.

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The adidas FIFA World Cup Fan Zone takes place through July 19, and is open daily from noon–10 p.m. See full details

Peter Hong, who operated the cafe for 42 years with his brother David Hong, told the Brooklyn Eagle he is retiring. Hong, 65, said he hadn't yet decided what to do during his retirement, but might try some traveling.