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Most popular baby names for 2023 released: Welcome “Mateo"
The top baby names for 2023 are in, and while there is one newcomer on the list, the top five names remained unchanged.Just in time for Mother’s Day, the U.S. Social Security Administration – as much of an official government source on names as there is – released its annual lists of the most popular baby names for boys and girls on Friday, and the top looks a lot like last year’s lists.The only new name on either top 10 list was "Mateo," which knocked "Benjamin" out of the boys' top 10 after...
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Firefighters battling 5-alarm fire in Brooklyn
Firefighters are battling a five-alarm fire in Brooklyn that has spread to multiple buildings.The fire broke out at a building at 1385 Bushwick Avenue. Footage from SkyFOX showed smoke and flames pouring out of the roof of one of the buildings.As of 7:15 p.m., firefighters were still attempting to get the fire under control. This is a developing story. Stay with FOX 5 NY for more information.
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Earthquake aftershock: How many more will we feel in NJ, NYC?
A 2.6-magnitude earthquake aftershock was reported Wednesday morning in Gladstone, New Jersey, the USGS said.According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the aftershock struck around 7:01 a.m. in Gladstone, Somerset County. Just Saturday morning, a 2.9-magnitude aftershock was reported near the same area. The epicenter was near Whitehouse Station, which is nearly 45 miles west of NYC.Dozens of aftershocks have been reported since a 4.8 earthquake shook the tri-state area back on April 5. But how...