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After a Two-Year Dip, Evictions Accelerate in New York

After a Two-Year Dip, Evictions Accelerate in New York

Activity in the city’s housing courts, which used to process more eviction cases than any other city in the nation, is rising after a pandemic moratorium. People form a line on a recent Thursday at Brooklyn Housing Court to ask questions about cases.
Mayor Adams makes bold fashion statement at 2022 Met Gala

Mayor Adams makes bold fashion statement at 2022 Met Gala

Hizzoner got suited and booted for the 2022 Met Gala. Mayor Eric Adams didn’t miss out on making a bold fashion statement at the invitation-only event held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on Monday night.
Put A Public Bathroom In Every ZIP Code In NYC, Crown Heights Pol Says

Put A Public Bathroom In Every ZIP Code In NYC, Crown Heights Pol Says

Councilmember Rita Joseph and Manhattan's borough president are pushing for the city to add public bathrooms to every ZIP code.
Caught on camera: Group robbed man of cellphone in Bushwick

Caught on camera: Group robbed man of cellphone in Bushwick

Police are searching for a group wanted in connection to a robbery in Bushwick. The NYPD says an 18-year-old was walking on Melrose Street when three males and two females approached him from behind.
A tale of two siblings: Brooklyn woman sees hope, homeless brother sees despair, in Adams’ effort to end homelessness

A tale of two siblings: Brooklyn woman sees hope, homeless brother sees despair, in Adams’ effort to end homelessness

When Shakeba Jones, 48, heard Mayor Eric Adams was attacking homelessness on trains, her mind traveled to her daughter and older brother. One rides the trains to get to school, the other for housing.
Man found dead after brush fire tears through Brooklyn homeless encampment

Man found dead after brush fire tears through Brooklyn homeless encampment

A man was found dead early Sunday after a brush fire tore through his Brooklyn homeless encampment, cops said. Firefighters were called to put out the blaze off the Belt Parkway near the Flatbush Ave. exit in Marine Park about 12:20 a.m., cops said.
March held in Brooklyn to honor 12-year-old boy shot while eating dinner in car

March held in Brooklyn to honor 12-year-old boy shot while eating dinner in car

EAST FLATBUSH, Brooklyn (WABC) -- They marched to honor Kade Lewin, the 12-year-old who was innocently shot dead while eating dinner in a parked car in March .
Brooklyn woman accused of stabbing elderly roommate to death

Brooklyn woman accused of stabbing elderly roommate to death

A dispute between two Brooklyn roommates ended with an elderly man dead and a much younger woman roommate charged in the slaying, police said Sunday. Police answered a call about an assault at an apartment on E. 21 St. near Ditmas Ave.
Shooter in Brooklyn blasts man inside car, leaves him critically injured: cops

Shooter in Brooklyn blasts man inside car, leaves him critically injured: cops

Officers from the 73 Precinct investigate a shooting that left a 24 year old man in critical condition after being shot in the chest while sitting in a car at Junius Street and Liberty Avenue in Brownsville, Brooklyn.
Brownsville, East NY Only Get 1 Block Of City's Open Streets, So Far

Brownsville, East NY Only Get 1 Block Of City's Open Streets, So Far

The Open Street will close traffic on Watkins Street throughout the summer. A new Open Street run by the Brownsville Community Justice Center will close traffic on Watkins Street throughout the summer. (Google Maps.