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Hate Crimes Rise in NYC as General Crime Takes a Dip

Hate Crimes Rise in NYC as General Crime Takes a Dip

The crime index, which assesses the six categories of murder, rape, robbery, assault, burglary, grand larceny and grand larceny auto, fell from a year ago. 
NYPD Nabs Migrants Part of Robbery Syndicate, Search Continues For Kingpin

NYPD Nabs Migrants Part of Robbery Syndicate, Search Continues For Kingpin

The moped-riding robbers stole cell phones from city residents, including in Brooklyn.
Three People Injured, Hospitalized After Canarsie House Fire

Three People Injured, Hospitalized After Canarsie House Fire

The three occupants are expected to recover.
83-Year-Old Man Injured in Hit-And-Run in Park Slope

83-Year-Old Man Injured in Hit-And-Run in Park Slope

A local said eyewitnesses called 911.
Gowanus NYCHA Apartment Fire Leaves 1 Killed, 3 Injured

Gowanus NYCHA Apartment Fire Leaves 1 Killed, 3 Injured

A 51-year-old woman, 60-year-old man and 2-year-old boy are critically injured.
Man Wounded in Starrett City Shooting

Man Wounded in Starrett City Shooting

Locals said shootings were uncommon in the neighborhood.
Brooklyn Piano Teacher Gets 7-Year Jail Sentence For Sexual Assault, Grooming Young Girl

Brooklyn Piano Teacher Gets 7-Year Jail Sentence For Sexual Assault, Grooming Young Girl

The teacher was arrested in July 2020 after the girl reported him to her parents.
FDNY Rescue Four People From Brooklyn Building Fire

FDNY Rescue Four People From Brooklyn Building Fire

The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Footage Shows NYPD Rescue Man Who Fell on Subway Tracks in Brooklyn

Footage Shows NYPD Rescue Man Who Fell on Subway Tracks in Brooklyn

The man is expected to recover in hospital.
Man Killed, Scooter Driver Injured in Separate Incidents in Brooklyn

Man Killed, Scooter Driver Injured in Separate Incidents in Brooklyn

The incidents happened in Canarsie and Cypress Hills.