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Month: May 2025

Brooklyn

US Senator Graham: Senate to work on Russia sanctions bill next week

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date May 30, 2025

US Senator Graham: Senate to work on Russia sanctions bill next week WKZO

Brooklyn

New York City’s Understaffed, Overwhelmed EMS Workers Strain to Meet Demand – The Good Men Project

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date May 30, 2025

New York City’s Understaffed, Overwhelmed EMS Workers Strain to Meet Demand The Good Men Project

Brooklyn

Guatemala court convicts 3 ex-paramilitaries of war crimes for rape and gives them 40-year sentences

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date May 30, 2025

More than four decades after Guatemalan soldiers and paramilitaries raped Indigenous women amid their efforts to crush an insurgency during the country’s 36-year civil war, a court has convicted three men of crimes against humanity for their actions and sentenced them to 40 years in prison.

Brooklyn

Nicola Peltz shares cryptic post as Victoria Beckham feud escalates

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date May 30, 2025

Brooklyn

How to Watch Connecticut Sun vs Indiana Fever: Live Stream WNBA, TV Channel

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date May 30, 2025

The Connecticut Sun and Indiana Fever will meet on Friday night in an exciting WNBA matchup at Gainbridge Fieldhouse that will be aired on ION.

Scholastic Roundup: Jefferson and Banneker are outdoor Brooklyn champs

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date May 30, 2025

Some 2,957 student-athletes competed in the Public Schools Athletic League Outdoor Track and Field Borough Championships, at Icahn Stadium.

The post Scholastic Roundup: Jefferson and Banneker are outdoor Brooklyn champs appeared first on Brooklyn Eagle.

Brownsville celebrates ‘Brownsville Is’ installation

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date May 30, 2025

The “Brownsville Is” installation features resident-chosen messages on illuminated poles that suspend strings of lights above Zion Triangle.

The post Brownsville celebrates ‘Brownsville Is’ installation appeared first on Brooklyn Eagle.

Brooklyn

What is a ‘sanctuary jurisdiction’ and how was the US list of them made?

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date May 30, 2025

The U.S. government’s list of “sanctuary jurisdictions” includes hundreds of communities, both red and blue.

Brooklyn

UN seeks 20% cut in staff to help deal with a funding shortfall

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date May 30, 2025

More than 60 United Nations offices, agencies and operations have been ordered to submit proposals by mid-June to cut 20% of their staff.

Brooklyn

Aaron Nesmith not letting his sprained ankle become a Pacers ‘excuse’

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date May 30, 2025