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Bed-Stuy Hit and Run Kills Dog, Leaves Owner Injured

A Bed-Stuy woman and her trusted canine companion were victims of a brutal hit-and-run incident on August 5, that has left the community with a lot of unanswered questions.

New Mapping Tool Shows Severity of East New York's Murder Rate

Photo by Flickr user DeShaun Craddock, used under a Creative Commons license Statistics and reports about the crime rates in certain areas of New York City are readily available and often reprinted in publications around the country.

New York Developer Faces Criticism From Crown Heights Locals After Botched Housing Project

Bedford-Union Armory (Photo Credit: PropertyShark.com) After dropping the ball on the conversion of a former nursing home into new condos, Slate Property Group was selected to develop the Bedford-Union Armory at 1579 Bedford Ave.
Flatbush Residents Jam Out at Jam Fest 2016: Photos

Flatbush Residents Jam Out at Jam Fest 2016: Photos

Community residents watch performers Last Saturday, Glenwood Road's usual traffic jam in the neighborhood of Flatbush was put on pause for Jam Fest 2016, a curated lineup of live bands, DJs, artists and other performers hosted by the Junction BID and
New Legislation Provides Tools for Seniors to Combat Elder Abuse

New Legislation Provides Tools for Seniors to Combat Elder Abuse

Like many states throughout the country, New York State has existing elder laws that were developed with elder safety in mind.
Two Men and a Young Woman Wounded in Early Morning Bed-Stuy Shooting

Two Men and a Young Woman Wounded in Early Morning Bed-Stuy Shooting

The New York Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred around 3:30 am on Sunday morning in Bed-Stuy.

Crown Height's Boxer Reaches Rio After Finding Safe Haven in NYC Cops and Kids Boxing Club

Richardson Hitchins lands a powerful blow.

'Painting it Forward' Art Auction Set for Weeksville Heritage Center to Benefit the Chionesu Bakari Program

Last year's Painting It Forward event. (photo credit: ziongallery.blogspot.

NYPD Welcomes Transgender Officer, Strides Toward Gender Equality

The New York Police Department is attempting to set a higher standard when it comes to acceptance and appreciation for their LGBTQ community.

Health Department Audit Shows Lack of Lead Water Testing for Brooklyn Child Care Facilities

In the wake of a clean water crisis that has forever shaped the lives of countless Michigan residents, public agencies around the country are tightening their belts when it comes to mandatory water testing.