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With the calendar turned to August and the June City Council primaries long in the rear-view mirror, political observers are turning their attention to a

The group allegedly stole more than $150,000 worth of jewelry and cash.

Heavy duty equipment came to remove trees scattered for blocks along Bay Ridge Parkway.

A severe thunderstorm hit southern Brooklyn on Tuesday afternoon, downing trees and damaging property as winds of up to 70 mph swept through the area. 

Dark skies, thunderstorms and relentless downpours led to storm damage in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.

A microburst" tore through parts of Brooklyn Tuesday afternoon leaving residents shook.

Bensonhurst, which took the brunt of the damage, saw downed trees, damaged cars and blocked roads.

Climate change may be to blame for extreme heat that's ravaged the country, but experts say it was likely not a major factor in the severe storms.