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Marcus Stroman injury: Latest on Yankees SP’s knee, more
Apr 11, 2025; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees starting pitcher Marcus Stroman (0) walks off after being relieved during the first inning against the San Francisco Giants at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images New York Yankees starter Marcus Stroman received a cortisone shot in his left knee on Saturday after being placed on the…
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Driver charged with manslaughter, homicide in East New York school bus hit-and-run • Brooklyn Paper
A Brooklyn man was charged for a deadly hit-and-run on Wednesday. Photo courtesy of Ajay Suresh/Wikimedia Commons A Brooklyn man was indicted Wednesday for an East New York hit-and-run that left his passenger dead and another driver injured. Tyree Epps was charged on April 9 with second-degree manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, second-degree assault, speeding, driving without a license, disobeying stop…
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What the Brooklyn Cyclones mean to their fans • Brooklyn Paper
David Pecoraro remembers the day the Brooklyn Cyclones changed their name. He had arrived for the Cyclones’ 2025 home opener against the Wilmington Blue Rocks on Friday 40 minutes before first pitch, sporting a jersey that swapped the club’s plain white sleeves for the sublimated stars and stripes of the United States flag. The front of his jersey read “BARACKLYN…
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Trio indicted in South Jamaica teen’s fatal stabbing over false pregnancy claim – QNS
The victim Talasia Cuffie was attending a memorial for 14-year-old Aamir Griffin, who was gunned down on the basketball courts at the Baisley Park Houses, when she was lured to her own murder in November 2019. Photos by Lloyd Mitchell A Queens grand jury has indicted three individuals on charges of murder, conspiracy, and other crimes in connection with the…
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Thousands of New Yorkers face loss of dental providers due to controversial contract
Over 100,000 New Yorkers, many of whom are children, are set to lose access to their chosen dental providers as of April 1, 2025. The impending crisis stems from a decision by DentaQuest, a Wisconsin-based company and subsidiary of Sun Life, which administers New York’s Medicaid Dental Program. Families close to the issue say the action was a retaliatory response…
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Dissecting the Rangers’ late collapse in Anaheim: 3 takeaways
Mar 25, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; New York Rangers left wing Artemi Panarin (10) controls the puck against the New York Rangers during the first period at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images There were few words the New York Rangers could come up with to summarize Friday’s overtime loss to the Anaheim Ducks — one that…
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Women’s History Month: Meet Christina Orlando, the NYPD’s first ESU female K9 trainer
Detective Christina Orlando and her four-legged partner Lindsay. Photo by Dean Moses Detective Christina Orlando and her four-legged partner Lindsay have been together since 2017. Now at the NYPD ESU K-9 unit, the pair helps train handlers and dogs to handle the city’s biggest emergencies. In a Brooklyn facility, Orlando serves as a lead trainer to help cops bond with…
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Tylor Megill named to Mets rotation, will start Game 2 vs. Astros with Griffin Canning following
Mar 16, 2025; Port St. Lucie, Florida, USA; New York Mets pitcher Tylor Megill (38) throws a pitch during first inningagainst the Houston Astros at Clover Park. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-Imagn Images Tylor Megill has officially been given a spot in the New York Mets’ rotation, as manager Carlos Mendoza disclosed on Sunday that the right-hander will start the second…
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Healthy Aging & Wellness Expo returns to Brooklyn for a Day of Education and Empowerment
Brooklynites looking to take charge of their health and well-being won’t want to miss the Healthy Aging & Wellness Expo, returning for another exciting year. Produced by Caribbean Life and Brooklyn Paper, this premier event is set to take place on April 15 at the Major R. Owens Health and Wellness Community Center. This free event is designed for those…
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Clarke Schmidt injury: Yankees SP ‘felt great’ after bullpen Monday
Mar 11, 2025; Tampa, Florida, USA; New York Yankees pitcher Clarke Schmidt (36) throws a pitch against the Baltimore Orioles in the first inning during spring training at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images The New York Yankees have finally received some promising news about their starting rotation. Right-handed starter Clarke Schmidt reportedly felt “great” after…
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