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avenue

[av-uh-nyoo, -noo] / ˈæv əˌnyu, -ˌnu /


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Sunday at an apartment in the 8000 block of Owensmouth Avenue, according to Los Angeles Police Capt. Mike Bland.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

“Vehicular and pedestrian traffic will be closed from West 30th Street to West 35th Street between 6th Avenue and 8th Avenue,” the New York Police Department posted on social media.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

The New York Police Department and the Secret Service will set up a wide security perimeter around Madison Square Garden extending from 30th Street to 35th Street and 6th Avenue and 8th Avenue.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Police say the investigation currently includes scenes in the area of Delaware Avenue and Robinwood Avenue.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

Poxies filled Seventh Avenue as far as the eye could see, and more were spilling out from the side streets.

From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda




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