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Al Vann, a political stalwart in Brooklyn, passes at 87

Al Vann, a political stalwart in Brooklyn, passes at 87

Former Assemblyman and City Councilman Al Vann Credit: Lem Peterkin photo Only moments after a notice that Al Vann had joined the ancestors, tributes began appearing on social and mainstream media for the former assemblyman and city council member.
Wounded dad swipes pistol from shooter during Brooklyn parking clash: ‘He would have shot my son more’ (EXCLUSIVE)

Wounded dad swipes pistol from shooter during Brooklyn parking clash: ‘He would have shot my son more’ (EXCLUSIVE)

A Brooklyn dad, bleeding from a gunshot wound, put his son’s life first.
Adams rakes in real estate donations

Adams rakes in real estate donations

By ERIN DURKIN , ANNA GRONEWOLD and GEORGIA ROSENBERG Mayor Eric Adams is filing his coffers well ahead of a 2025 re-election run, banking over $850,000 in the six months since he took office. [...] Click here to view original web page at www.

Man Exonerated in Malcolm X Killing Sues New York City for $40 Million

A man who was exonerated last year in the 1965 assassination of Malcolm X has filed a $40 million lawsuit against New York City for the two decades he spent in prison for a notorious crime he did [...] Click here to view original web page at www.
Driver beaten up by man accusing him of car crash in Crown Heights

Driver beaten up by man accusing him of car crash in Crown Heights

A driver was beaten up by a man who accused the driver of hitting his car Wednesday in Brooklyn. Surveillance video showed four men surrounding a 31-year-old man in front of 920 Montgomery Street in Crown Heights around 4:45 p.m.
Attorney General to investigate police shooting of Malik Williams during foot chase

Attorney General to investigate police shooting of Malik Williams during foot chase

The Attorney General’s Office of Special Investigation is investigating the July 9 death of Malik Williams, who was shot by a New York City Police Department officer after fleeing a traffic stop.
Stray Bullet Hits Woman Lying In Bed In Crown Heights: Cops

Stray Bullet Hits Woman Lying In Bed In Crown Heights: Cops

The bullet came through the Troy Avenue apartment window and hit the woman in her hand, according to police. A stray bullet hit a woman lying in bed in her hand in Crown Heights, according to police.
Horizons NYC helps kids learn during summer

Horizons NYC helps kids learn during summer

NEW YORK (PIX11) — There’s no doubt the pandemic left many families struggling to keep their children on the right path to education and now, with summer in full swing, Horizons NYC has teamed up with New York City schools to offer a free program aim
Art Walk, Live Jazz Show Coming To Lewis Ave Open Street In Bed-Stuy

Art Walk, Live Jazz Show Coming To Lewis Ave Open Street In Bed-Stuy

The art walk will include more than 20 Black and minority artists from the Bed-Stuy area, organizers said. An art walk is on its way to the Lewis Avenue Open Street. (Courtesy of Bridge Street Development Corporation.
On a Brooklyn Warehouse, Oscar Yi Hou Uplifts His Community

On a Brooklyn Warehouse, Oscar Yi Hou Uplifts His Community

The newest recipient of the Brooklyn Museum’s UOVO Prize, Yi Hou celebrated the reveal with his gallery and friends in Bushwick.