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‘Paulie Walnuts’ Sopranos actor is laid to rest in his native Brooklyn

‘Paulie Walnuts’ Sopranos actor is laid to rest in his native Brooklyn

Tony Sirico and James Gandolfini hold their awards for best ensemble in a drama for their work in "The Sopranos" at the 14th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards on Jan.
Woman struck by stray bullet inside Brooklyn apartment, police say

Woman struck by stray bullet inside Brooklyn apartment, police say

(Spectrum News NY1/File) A 37-year-old woman was struck in the hand by a stray bullet while inside her Brooklyn home early Thursday morning, according to police.
Woman killed, 6-year-old injured after scooter crashes into SUV in Brooklyn

Woman killed, 6-year-old injured after scooter crashes into SUV in Brooklyn

The woman was pronounced dead at Interfaith Medical Center. A woman was killed when she drove a motorized scooter into an SUV with her 6-year-old son in tow in Brooklyn on Wednesday.
‘Folk Nation’ gang leader fired 11 shots at Brooklyn crowd: feds

‘Folk Nation’ gang leader fired 11 shots at Brooklyn crowd: feds

A longtime Brooklyn gang leader faces federal charges after he was caught on camera firing at a crowd of people — just five months after his release from prison, prosecutors allege.
Father and Son Shot in Brooklyn During Argument Over Parking Spot: Sources

Father and Son Shot in Brooklyn During Argument Over Parking Spot: Sources

A father and son were shot by another man after they got into an argument over a parking spot in East Flatbush, police sources and neighbors said.
Investigators advised NYCHA three years ago to ban e-bikes. Twenty-five related fires later, it’s finally taking action.

Investigators advised NYCHA three years ago to ban e-bikes. Twenty-five related fires later, it’s finally taking action.

An e-bike sparked a blaze in the Bushwick Houses in 2018.
Community Leaders Slam DOT for Planned BQE Detours

Community Leaders Slam DOT for Planned BQE Detours

Assembly Member Bobby Carroll (inset) is no fan of the DOT's BQE plan.
Man tied up Brooklyn employees before stealing $35,000: NYPD

Man tied up Brooklyn employees before stealing $35,000: NYPD

The man wanted in a June 24, 2022 robbery. (NYPD) BUSHWICK, Brooklyn (PIX11) — A man entered a Brooklyn media company June 24 and tied up two employees before robbing the business, police said Monday.
Man Hit By 2 Cars In Fatal Prospect Heights Hit-And-Run, Cops Say

Man Hit By 2 Cars In Fatal Prospect Heights Hit-And-Run, Cops Say

Both the car that knocked the 61-year-old man down and a second that hit him as he lay in the road kept driving, police said. A man who was hit by two cars in Prospect Heights died, police said.
NYC begins using less qualified lifeguards; is it safe?

NYC begins using less qualified lifeguards; is it safe?

NYC pool (PIX11) FORT GREENE, Brooklyn (PIX11) — Monday marked the beginning of the first week that lifeguards with lower qualifications were allowed to watch over some of the city’s pools.