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This Park Slope Traffic Light Is Confusing Pedestrians

This Park Slope Traffic Light Is Confusing Pedestrians

A traffic light at a busy Park Slope intersection has some pedestrians feeling dangerously out-of-step.

NYC School Door Locking System Approved. Here's What it Means.

The Panel for Educational Policy has voted to approve a $43 million contract to lock the front entrances of New York City school doors, as well as install cameras and buzzers.
NYPD Officers Hurt in Crash Responding to Call in Brooklyn

NYPD Officers Hurt in Crash Responding to Call in Brooklyn

Two NYPD officers were injured when their unmarked car crashed into another vehicle while responding to a call in Brooklyn. 
Brooklyn Uber Driver Honored as Red Cross Hero For Selfless Act

Brooklyn Uber Driver Honored as Red Cross Hero For Selfless Act

Brooklyn Uber driver Fritz Sam was recognized Wednesday night at the Ziegfeld Ballroom as the Red Cross’ 2023 Good Samaritan Hero at its “Heroes Among Us” gala.
Man Shot In Stomach Outside Crown Heights Building: NYPD

Man Shot In Stomach Outside Crown Heights Building: NYPD

The man was shot on Albany Avenue about 6:40 Wednesday night, police said.
Man Speaks Out After Stranger Shoves Him Onto Subway Tracks in Brooklyn

Man Speaks Out After Stranger Shoves Him Onto Subway Tracks in Brooklyn

A man who was shoved onto subway tracks in Brooklyn by a total stranger shared his terrifying story.
Eviction Proceeding Against Brooklynite, 88, on Hold for Now, Court Says

Eviction Proceeding Against Brooklynite, 88, on Hold for Now, Court Says

An 88-year-old Brooklyn homeowner who says he is a victim of deed theft will have to wait a little longer to find out whether the eviction case against him will be dismissed or proceed to trial.
Man, 68, Arrested for Aiming Assault Rifle at Strangers on Street

Man, 68, Arrested for Aiming Assault Rifle at Strangers on Street

An unhinged 68-year-old man has been arrested for walking down a Brooklyn street with an assault rifle threatening to shoot everyone in sight, police and witnesses said Wednesday.
Before Sex Abuse Arrest, Brooklyn Lawmaker’s Aide Received Nearly $200,000 in State Payments to His Company

Before Sex Abuse Arrest, Brooklyn Lawmaker’s Aide Received Nearly $200,000 in State Payments to His Company

Comptroller Tom DiNapoli is investigating 82 disbursements to a company founded by former Bensonhurst Assemblymember Peter Abbate’s statehouse staffer.
Reynoso Launches New Series to Connect Brooklynites with City Services

Reynoso Launches New Series to Connect Brooklynites with City Services

Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso is launching a new initiative: A series of community resource information sessions.