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NYRR Volunteers Recognized at Annual Awards Ceremony

New York Road Runners honored thousands of volunteers during its annual awards ceremony, recognizing their role in supporting races and...

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New Thomas Jefferson Field in East New York Showing Real Progress

After years of disrepair, the athletic fields at Thomas Jefferson High School in East New York are finally showing real progress, bringing...

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How Deron Rippey Jr.’s Duke Commitment Extends the Brooklyn PG Legacy

Brooklyn’s reputation for producing elite point guards remains untarnished — Deron Rippey Jr. just ensured the borough got another...

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#1 PG Recruit Deron Rippey Jr of Brooklyn To Announce College Pick

photo: Deron Rippey Jr., by @shotbydenny If you didn’t know, Fort Greene has another national basketball name in its midst. Deron...

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Coney Island Poised for $1 Billion Rebuild: Boardwalk, Housing, and Rec Center Upgrades

Mayor Adams Vows to Restore and Renew the Iconic Coney Island Shoreline NEW YORK — The city of New York is making strides with a $1...

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Nike Officially Launches Ja 3 ‘NY vs. NY’ in New York City

A Signature Drop Tailored for the Five Boroughs On July 22, 2025, Nike officially launched the highly anticipated Ja 3 ‘NY vs. NY’,...

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Nike Expands NYC Presence with New Store at Atlantic Center Mall Across from Barclays Center

Downtown Brooklyn Welcomes Nike According to NYC Newswire Nike has opened a new retail store at Atlantic Center Mall, located at 625...

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Brooklyn Cheers on 4,440 Runners at the TCS New York City Marathon with Signs, High-Fives, and Community Spirit

By: Brianna Nunley Thousands of Brooklyn residents supported their neighbors, friends and family running the TCS New York City Marathon on...

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NYC Parks, Liberty, and Nets Revitalize Breukelen Ballfields Courts in East New York with $1.8M Makeover

News Distributed by NYC Newswire NYC Parks, in partnership with the New York Liberty and Brooklyn Nets, has unveiled a total transformation...

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From Basketball to STEM: Ex WNBA Player Engages Kids in Science and Tech

By: Megan McGibney Niesha Butler, a former WNBA basketball star, wants kids in Brooklyn to have the opportunity to thrive in science and...

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