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Man Sentenced to 11 Years for Strangling and Assaulting a Jewish Man in Brooklyn: Brooklyn DA

The 44-year-old man was sentenced to 11 years in prison for strangulation and assault as hate crimes for the unprovoked attack

Dec 14, 2021 10:47 AM Read more >

Flatbush Man Charged With Attempted Murder for Throwing Molotov Cocktail Into Deli: Brooklyn DA

A Flatbush man has been charged with arson, attempted murder and aggravated harassment for throwing a Molotov cocktail into a Bed-Stuy deli, according to Brooklyn DA Eric Gonzalez.

Dec 13, 2021 4:40 PM Read more >

Prospect Park Ballfield Restoration to Be Finished Next Year

Ballfields 2 and 3 are the last of the Long Meadow ballfields to be restored

Dec 13, 2021 4:20 PM Read more >

Cops Searching for Repeat Bushwick Burglar

The man has attempted six robberies in Bushwick since October 29, the NYPD says

Dec 13, 2021 1:49 PM Read more >

Brooklyn Artist Láolú Debuts Breonna Taylor Piece Interpreted With Yoruba Designs to be Sold in Charity Auction

The Nigerian-born artist’s interpretation of a Breonna Taylor sculpture is set to be auctioned at Sotheby’s this month, with proceeds going to the Breonna Taylor Foundation.

Dec 13, 2021 12:38 PM Read more >

7 Ways to Support BK Businesses Without Spending Any Money

There are so many more ways to support local Brooklyn businesses than simply spending money. Your influence, voice and even patience can have a huge impact on our local economy. Here's how.

Dec 10, 2021 6:53 PM Read more >

The Week in Crime: Spotlight on Brownsville

Overall, crime is up in Brownsville, and in Brooklyn as a whole.

Dec 10, 2021 3:17 PM Read more >

East Flatbush Residents Celebrate 25th Street’s New Historic District Marker

The marker was installed this week, a year after the district was designated as historic by the City’s Landmarks Preservation Commission

Dec 10, 2021 2:59 PM Read more >

Should Atlantic Ave Have a New Cycleway and More Pedestrian Space?

Advocacy group Transportation Alternatives has released a proposal that would create more open space and safe cycling areas along the Atlantic Ave corridor

Dec 10, 2021 11:45 AM Read more >

800,000 Noncitizen New Yorkers Can Now Vote in City Elections

The City Council approved a new law Thursday giving noncitizens who can legally live and work in the US the right to vote

Dec 10, 2021 9:35 AM Read more >