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Story image: 8 people dead in Brooklyn building collapse; recovery effort underway

8 people dead in Brooklyn building collapse; recovery effort underway

Officials say 250 fire and EMS personnel responded to the collapse of a three-story building at 1321 Bedford Ave. just after 4 p.m. Wednesday.

Story image: STORM WATCH: Brooklyn enters prolonged chilly rain event as nor’easter intensifies this afternoon

STORM WATCH: Brooklyn enters prolonged chilly rain event as nor’easter intensifies this afternoon

Story image: USDA proposes new SNAP eligibility restrictions

USDA proposes new SNAP eligibility restrictions

Story image: Rex Ryan, former Jets head coach, turns himself in for alleged Nashville hit-and-run

Rex Ryan, former Jets head coach, turns himself in for alleged Nashville hit-and-run

Story image: City Council to vote on full tax exemptions for disabled veterans, while ensuring housing access

City Council to vote on full tax exemptions for disabled veterans, while ensuring housing access

According to bill sponsor Councilmember Frank Morano, who serves Staten Island's 51st District, if passed, 4,500 veteran families can see relief. It will cost the city less than $5 million.

Story image: At least 2 dead, more than a dozen injured, including 7 children, in Flatbush building collapse

At least 2 dead, more than a dozen injured, including 7 children, in Flatbush building collapse