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Cornell “Black Benjie” Benjamin, gang leader and peacemaker, was killed in 1971 while trying to break up a fight. His death ushered in a period of relative peace.
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New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and eight of their gubernatorial colleagues are urging publishers not to censor their textbooks.
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New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and eight of their gubernatorial colleagues are urging publishers not to censor their textbooks.
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