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‘I feel free’: Bay Ridge man who lost his sight finds freedom in running marathons

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Mar. 21, 2025 By Lauren Rapp One morning, Bay Ridge resident Zak Turner noticed his computer screen at work looked blurry. He figured it might be time for glasses. What happened next was something he never expected. Months after first experiencing blurry vision, Turner, 25 at the time, sat beside his girlfriend — now…

Everything Brooklynites need to know as the 2023 New York City Marathon: Road closures, best viewing spots, and local runners

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Nov. 3, 2023 By Augostina Mallous

Marathon season is upon us, and the TCS New York City Marathon is ready to take over the streets of the five boroughs on Nov. 5. On the first Sunday in November, this iconic race brings together runners from around the world for an unforgettable 26.2-mile journey through the heart of the Big Apple.