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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.
These are the 55 Brooklyn restaurants participating in Restaurant Week

These are the 55 Brooklyn restaurants participating in Restaurant Week

The 2022 summer edition of NYC Restaurant Week actually lasts a month. Here are the participating Brooklyn eateries — bon appétit! New York City’s Restaurant Week is returning for the 30th year and Brooklyn is heavily represented.
Suspect arrested for Fourth of July Brooklyn deli shooting that left two men dead and another wounded

Suspect arrested for Fourth of July Brooklyn deli shooting that left two men dead and another wounded

A suspect has been arrested in a Fourth of July Brooklyn deli shooting that left two young men dead and another wounded, police said Wednesday. Malachi Kirkland and a second gunman opened fire at the deli on Loring Ave. near Drew St.
Caught on camera: Suspect steals car keys out of man's hand in Brooklyn driveway, takes off in SUV

Caught on camera: Suspect steals car keys out of man's hand in Brooklyn driveway, takes off in SUV

NEW YORK - Video shows a suspect snatching car keys out of a man's hand in his Brooklyn driveway and taking off in his vehicle. It happened just after 5 p.m. Thursday at a home near East 88th Street and Seaview Avenue in Canarsie .
After violent weekend in NYC, Mayor Adams wants ‘expeditious’ release of police body camera footage

After violent weekend in NYC, Mayor Adams wants ‘expeditious’ release of police body camera footage

Mayor Eric Adams announces new 5G LinkNYC service in the Bronx on Sunday.
Free Coffee and Movies in Brooklyn at “Showtime® in the Park”

Free Coffee and Movies in Brooklyn at “Showtime® in the Park”

Free Coffee and Movies in Brooklyn at “Showtime® in the Park” In partnership with Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso, Prospect Park Alliance and the Fort Greene Park Conservancy, Showtime® and Brooklyn Magazine present " Showtime in the Park