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16 hours ago · Byrd, 48, was a New York native and Air Force veteran who was on patrol with his K-9 Sasha when he was fatally shot. ... “Deputy Ned P. Byrd has established a legacy of service through work in ...
1 day ago · In Names of New York, Jelly-Schapiro explores the history of many Queens neighborhood names. Throughout the borough you will find Munsee names, like Rockaway (from “leekuwahkuy,” meaning “sandy...
4 days ago · Here is our guide to 12 free Black settlements in and around New York City, with a bonus one in the Adirondacks. 1. Seneca Village, which was located in modern-day Central Park
5 days ago · Tammany Hall, the executive committee of the Democratic Party in New York City historically exercising political control through the typical ‘boss-ist’ blend of charity and patronage. It became synonymous with big-city government corruption during the period of its rule by ‘Boss’ William M. Tweed.
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3 days ago · Kirsten Elizabeth Gillibrand ( née Rutnik; [2] / ˈkɪərstən ˈdʒɪlɪbrænd / ⓘ KEER-stən JIL-ib-rand; born December 9, 1966) is an American lawyer and politician serving as the junior United States senator from New York since 2009.
1 day ago · The City Bar Fund, the philanthropic branch of the New York City Bar Association, has announced a slate of new officers and board members. Muhammad Faridi, partner at Patterson Belknap Webb ...