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Harlem jewelry designer pays homage to Black culture, art
Lamont Wray followed his lifelong passion to become a jewelry designer, his pieces signifying Black culture and art.
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Lamont Wray followed his lifelong passion to become a jewelry designer, his pieces signifying Black culture and art.
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The city of Mount Vernon held a kick-off Black History Month musical event Thursday. Singer Sammulous took center stage, performing some old school hits.
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As the internet buzzes about Kamala Harris and her "brat summer," NYC Mayor Eric Adams has some advice for the likely Democratic nominee: Be herself.
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New bus routes are coming to Queens, and riders have a chance to weigh in on the plan tonight. Here's why it's facing pushback.
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Another day means another round of showers for the New York City area, but there's hope around the corner.
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The Jets will hold their first training camp workouts on Wednesday in Florham Park, New Jersey.
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Thousands of people flooded Union Square on Friday for a PlayStation giveaway promoted by livestreamer Kai Cenat.
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