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May 26, 2023 GMTNOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn’t happen this week
May 26, 2023 GMTA roundup of some of the most popular but completely untrue stories and visuals of the week. None of these are legit, even though they were shared widely on social media. The Associated Press checked them out.
After Club Q shooting, New York woman accused of threats to Colorado LGBTQ businesses
May 25, 2023 GMTDENVER (AP) — A New York woman has been indicted for making threats against Denver-area LGBTQ businesses in the days after five people were killed at a gay nightclub in Colorado Springs last year.
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May 11, 2023 GMTAlton Maddox, lawyer in Tawana Brawley hoax case, dead at 77
April 25, 2023 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Civil rights lawyer Alton Maddox Jr., who represented victims of several notorious racist attacks in New York in the 1980s, has died. He was 77.
Maddox died Sunday in a Bronx nursing home, funeral director Isaiah Owens said.
Corporate volunteerism: ‘Not charity. It’s good business.’
April 19, 2023 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — The one-day volunteering event — where employees give back to their communities by packing boxes of food or cleaning up a park or fundraising — is so ingrained in corporations that it’s long been lampooned by pop culture.
Bridal pioneer of Kleinfeld’s dies, leaving lasting legacy
April 16, 2023 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Hedda Kleinfeld Schachter, a bridal industry pioneer and Holocaust survivor who decided over a half century ago that brides deserved better than cookie-cutter dresses, has died in Manhattan.
Son gets life in drive-thru hit that killed mob-linked dad
April 14, 2023 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — A New York man will spend the rest of his life in prison after hiring a hitman to kill his father, a reputed Mafia associate gunned down at a McDonald's drive-thru in what prosecutors called a scheme to control a real estate empire built from mob money.
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April 9, 2023 GMTFACT FOCUS: Manhattan DA’s record distorted amid Trump case
April 3, 2023 GMTAhead of former President Donald Trump’s expected booking and arraignment in New York City on Tuesday, social media users are accusing Alvin Bragg, the Manhattan district attorney, of having poor prosecutorial judgment in other cases.
Far-right influencer convicted in voter suppression scheme
March 31, 2023 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — A self-styled far-right propagandist from Florida was convicted Friday of charges alleging that he conspired to deprive individuals of their right to vote in the 2016 presidential election.
Ruling allows some pot dispensary licenses in NY to go ahead
March 29, 2023 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — New York officials will be able to issue licenses for recreational marijuana dispensaries in some parts of the state after an appeals court on Tuesday narrowed the scope of a temporary injunction that had halted them because of a legal challenge.
Oklahoma City plays Brooklyn, aims for 4th straight home win
March 13, 2023 GMTBrooklyn Nets (39-29, fifth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Oklahoma City Thunder (33-35, 12th in the Western Conference)
Oklahoma City; Tuesday, 8 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Oklahoma City will try to keep its three-game home win streak alive when the Thunder face Brooklyn.
NYC man freed after wrong photo led to murder conviction
March 9, 2023 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — A photo of another person with the same name led to the wrongful arrest of a New York City man who was exonerated and freed Thursday after spending more than 18 years behind bars for murder.
Ex-Goldman banker gets 10-year sentence in 1MDB looting plot
March 9, 2023 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — A former Goldman Sachs banker was sentenced Thursday to 10 years in prison for his role in looting a Malaysian sovereign wealth fund of billions of dollars used to finance lavish parties, a superyacht, premium real estate and even the 2013 film “The Wolf of Wall Street.”
Booker, Ross help Suns rout Thunder after Durant injured
March 9, 2023 GMTPHOENIX (AP) — Kevin Durant's expected home debut was over before it started after a pregame mishap.
Devin Booker was more than willing — and able — to pick up the scoring load.
Booker scored 44 points, Terrence Ross added 24 and the Phoenix Suns beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 132-101 on Wednesday night after losing Durant to an ankle injury during pregame warmups.
82-year-old charged with sale of fake Michael Jordan cards
March 8, 2023 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — An 82-year-old Colorado man was charged Wednesday with selling and trading fake Michael Jordan basketball cards in a scheme that prosecutors said resulted in him making more than $800,000 over four years.
Brooklyn plays Milwaukee on 3-game win streak
March 8, 2023 GMTBrooklyn Nets (37-28, sixth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Milwaukee Bucks (47-18, first in the Eastern Conference)
Milwaukee; Thursday, 8 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Brooklyn seeks to keep its three-game win streak alive when the Nets take on Milwaukee.
Durant tiebreaker lifts Suns over Mavs in showcase of stars
March 5, 2023 GMTDALLAS (AP) — Kevin Durant's tiebreaker jumper was like so many before — right on target in the closing seconds.
Luka Doncic's potential tying floater moments later in front of the rim was unlike most of his — spinning around and out.
Bridges, Nets host the Hornets
March 4, 2023 GMTCharlotte Hornets (20-45, 14th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Brooklyn Nets (35-28, sixth in the Eastern Conference)
New York; Sunday, 6 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Mikal Bridges and the Brooklyn Nets host Terry Rozier and the Charlotte Hornets.
Booker, Durant, Okogie lead Suns to 125-104 romp over Bulls
March 4, 2023 GMTCHICAGO (AP) — Kevin Durant sees a loaded roster and all the possibilities that come with it for the Phoenix Suns.
It's up to them to make it happen. And they're off to a good start with their shiny new star.
Mikal Bridges helps Nets rally to stun Celtics, 115-105
March 4, 2023 GMTBOSTON (AP) — Mikal Bridges was considered a defensive star and complementary offensive player in Phoenix before abruptly having his five-year run there ended when he was shipped to Brooklyn as part of the trade that sent Kevin Durant to the Suns.
Nan Goldin is going to the Oscars, and she wants to win
March 3, 2023 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — It's not always emphasized, given that she's one of the most groundbreaking still photographers of the past 50 years. But Nan Goldin is a movie buff. Big time.
Seeing Michelangelo Antonioni’s “Blow-Up” as a 15-year-old is what made Goldin want to be a photographer in the first place.
NY’s 1st batch of marijuana shop licenses is doubling to 300
March 2, 2023 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — New York is doubling the number of licenses it's awarding for a first round of legal marijuana shops, regulators announced Thursday, though only a fraction of the dispensaries already authorized have opened so far and a court ruling has put licensing on hold in some areas.
‘Nervous’ Kevin Durant excels in Suns debut with 23 points
March 2, 2023 GMTCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — New team, same Kevin Durant.
The Durant era in Phoenix got off to solid start Wednesday night with the 13-time NBA All-Star scoring 23 points on 10-of-15 shooting, adding an explosive offensive element to an already dangerous offense in his Suns debut.
Fairleigh Dickinson advances in NEC Tournament
March 2, 2023 GMTTEANECK, N.J. (AP) — Sean Moore and Ansley Almonor scored 18 points each in Fairleigh Dickinson's 83-75 victory against Saint Francis on Wednesday night in the first round of Northeast Conference Tournament.
Giannis returns, Bucks beat Nets 118-104 for 15th straight
March 1, 2023 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo had 33 points and 15 rebounds, and the Milwaukee Bucks extended their winning streak to 15 games by beating the Brooklyn Nets 118-104 on Tuesday night.
Jrue Holiday had 14 points and eight assists for the Bucks, who went 10-0 in February and have passed the Boston Celtics for the best record in the NBA.
Knicks win 6th straight, drop Celtics from top spot in NBA
February 28, 2023 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Jayson Tatum was gone a few minutes before the Boston Celtics relinquished the top spot in the NBA, thrown out of a game for the first time in his career.
NYC mayor’s brother set to leave his City Hall security job
February 25, 2023 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — New York Mayor Eric Adams' brother is leaving his volunteer post as a mayoral security adviser, a position he took after controversy over initial plans to hire him in a high-paid city job.
Brooklyn visits Atlanta, aims to stop road skid
February 25, 2023 GMTBrooklyn Nets (34-25, fifth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Atlanta Hawks (30-30, eighth in the Eastern Conference)
Atlanta; Sunday, 3 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Brooklyn hits the road against Atlanta looking to stop its four-game road losing streak.
LaVine, DeRozan lead Bulls to 131-87 rout of Nets
February 25, 2023 GMTCHICAGO (AP) — Zach LaVine scored 32 points on 12-of-17 shooting and the Chicago Bulls drubbed the Brooklyn Nets 131-87 on Friday night to snap a six-game skid.
Chicago held Brooklyn to a season low in points; its previous worst was 92 in a loss to Boston in December.
Authorities: Key Hezbollah financier arrested in Bucharest
February 25, 2023 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — A Lebanese and Belgian citizen considered a key financier of the Iranian-backed militant group Hezbollah was arrested Friday in Bucharest, Romania's capital, federal authorities said.
Ozy Media founder Carlos Watson denies federal fraud charges
February 24, 2023 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — The founder of the troubled digital start-up Ozy Media pleaded not guilty Thursday to federal fraud charges accusing him of scheming to prop up his financially struggling company, which hemorrhaged millions of dollars before it shut down amid revelations of possibly deceptive business practices.
Wisconsin village moves voting after gunshot closes polls
February 21, 2023 GMTMADISON, Wis. (AP) — A gunshot fired outside of a polling site Tuesday forced elections officials in a small Wisconsin village to move to their backup voting location, a county election official said.
Cold-blooded: Abandoned alligator rescued from Brooklyn lake
February 20, 2023 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — It’s no urban legend: An alligator was found in a chilly New York City lake on Sunday, far from the subtropical and tropical climates where such creatures thrive.
The 4-foot (1.2-meter) reptile was pulled from Prospect Park Lake in Brooklyn around 8:30 a.m.
U-Haul rampage victim died striving for ‘American dream’
February 17, 2023 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Three years ago, YiJie Ye was on a routine delivery run in Brooklyn on his motorized scooter when he was in a crash with another vehicle. The collision left the father of three injured and unable to work, but soon he was back on the road supporting his children.
Mavs’ Irving sits out at Nuggets with tightness in back
February 16, 2023 GMTDENVER (AP) — Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving was ruled out Wednesday night against the Western Conference-leading Denver Nuggets due to tightness in his lower back.
It's the last game for the Mavericks before the All-Star break.
U-Haul driver must undergo mental evaluation in NYC attack
February 15, 2023 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — The driver of a U-Haul truck that barreled through a New York City neighborhood, killing a food delivery worker and injuring eight other people, will have to undergo a psychiatric evaluation while in custody, a judge ordered Wednesday.
Suns top Kings 120-109 with Durant watching from bench
February 15, 2023 GMTPHOENIX (AP) — Devin Booker scored 32 points, Deandre Ayton had 29 points and 11 rebounds, and the Phoenix Suns beat the Sacramento Kings 120-109 on Tuesday night with superstar acquisition Kevin Durant watching from the bench.
U-Haul driver blames ‘invisible object’ for deadly rampage
February 15, 2023 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — A man who went on a deadly rampage with a U-Haul truck Monday in New York City was suffering from an apparent mental health crisis and said he started mowing people down after seeing an “invisible object” coming toward him, police said Tuesday.
NYC Mayor Adams gets split decision in battle against rats
February 15, 2023 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — In his battle against rats, New York City Mayor Eric Adams scored a split decision Tuesday when a hearing officer dismissed one summons while upholding another issued by a city inspector citing him for not doing enough to keep rodents at bay from his Brooklyn townhouse.
Man’s leap saves him during Brooklyn U-Haul rampage
February 14, 2023 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — A 66-year-old man who saved himself from a rampaging U-Haul truck driver with a frantic leap on a Brooklyn sidewalk said he doesn’t know how he managed to escape.
Mohamed Abdelmagid, a car service driver, was strolling to his dispatch office Monday morning when he looked up from his phone just in time to see the truck barrel onto the sidewalk.
Butler and the Heat take on conference foe Brooklyn
February 14, 2023 GMTMiami Heat (32-26, sixth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Brooklyn Nets (33-24, fifth in the Eastern Conference)
New York; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Spencer Dinwiddie and the Brooklyn Nets host Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat in Eastern Conference action.
U-Haul driver’s NYC ‘rampage’ leaves 1 dead, 8 hurt
February 14, 2023 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — A man driving a U-Haul truck swerved onto sidewalks and plowed into cyclists and scooter riders in New York City on Monday, killing one person and injuring eight others before police were able to pin the careening vehicle against a building following a mileslong pursuit through Brooklyn.
Harden not surprised Durant, Irving fled Nets’ ‘dysfunction’
February 12, 2023 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — James Harden isn't surprised Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving wanted out of Brooklyn, having tired quickly of the “dysfunction” he saw in his brief time with the Nets and asking out.
Sims’ 30 lead Stonehill past Saint Francis Brooklyn 62-51
February 11, 2023 GMTSOUTH EASTON, Mass. (AP) — Andrew Sims scored 30 points as Stonehill beat Saint Francis Brooklyn 62-51 on Saturday.
Sims also had seven rebounds for the Skyhawks (13-15, 9-4 Northeast Conference).
UN human rights chief calls for special forces to Haiti
February 10, 2023 GMTPORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — The U.N.’s human rights chief on Friday urged the international community to consider deploying a specialized armed force to Haiti, warning that violent gangs are creating a “living nightmare” for thousands of people.