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A Particularly Cruel Crime in Brooklyn Leaves Neighbors Cringing

A day after the arraignment of a man in Brooklyn deliberately set a fire that killed a 73-year-old woman who he said owed him money, people are asking who would do something this heinous, particularly to a woman who never harmed anyone.

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Performance Artist Gives Birth to Baby in NYC Art Gallery

Only in New York.

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Hipster or Halloween Costume? New Blog Lets Readers Be the Judge

Williamsburg is a lovely neighborhood of Brooklyn known for its diverse restaurants, a strong community vibe, and more than a few eccentrics.

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A New York City Bus Gives Women the Back Seat

This week, a woman was told to give up her seat in the front of a Brooklyn bus. The front was reserved for men, riders said. Her place was in the back with the other women.

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Brooklyn Artist Will Give Birth in Front of a Gallery Audience

Marni Kotak’s baby will literally be born into the limelight.

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Mayo Gets Its Hey Day: Mayonnaise-Only Store To Open in Brooklyn

I scream, you scream, we all scream for…mayonnaise? Apparently – and Sam Mason is prepared to answer those calls.

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The Rent Is Too Damn…Low? Jimmy McMillan Faces Eviction From Manhattan Apartment

“The rent is too damn high!” The simple phrase became Jimmy McMillan’s party platform in New York’s recent governor’s race, a mantra many New Yorkers could indeed rally behind. But in reality, McMillan was living comfortably without fear of price hikes in a rent-controlled apartment.

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Late But Great: Kanye West’s Secret Brooklyn Show

I don’t know why I expected Kanye West to be on time. 

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Supper with a Side of Shame: Brooklyn Eatery Serves Up ‘Anthony’s Weiners’

Who better to capitalize on the Weiner buzz than a wiener joint?

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Are You a Bad Tipper? You Might Wind Up on the Internet

Stiff someone on a tip? Somewhere out there, a deliveryman is telling the world how cheap you are.