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NYPD: Armed Suspects Robbed Crown Heights Store, Stole $2,000, Employee's Wallet

NYPD: Armed Suspects Robbed Crown Heights Store, Stole $2,000, Employee's Wallet

Police are looking for two suspects accused of stealing a Brooklyn store worker's wallet and thousands of dollars in cash. It happened at a store on Nostrand Avenue in Crown Heights at around 2:30 p.m. on Feb. 20.
Senior Woman Killed in Three-Alarm Brooklyn Fire: NYPD

Senior Woman Killed in Three-Alarm Brooklyn Fire: NYPD

A 74-year-old woman was killed after flames consumed her home during a three-alarm Brooklyn fire on Saturday night, law enforcement sources said. The Fire Department said the blaze ignited at about 11:18 p.m. on Feb.
Crunching the COVID-19 Numbers: Every Indicator for NYC Keeps Moving in Right Direction

Crunching the COVID-19 Numbers: Every Indicator for NYC Keeps Moving in Right Direction

Not one area of New York City registered more than 70 COVID-19 cases over the past week as the virus’ spread continues to plummet, according to data from the New York City Department of Health. As of Feb.
Ukrainians Take to the Streets in Manhattan

Ukrainians Take to the Streets in Manhattan

With a mix of outrage and sadness, hundreds of Ukrainian New Yorkers responded to the Russian invasion of Ukraine by gathering in Midtown Manhattan to denounce the attack and condemn President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia.
Bronx Fire Prompts Safety Walkthroughs At Crown Heights Buildings

Bronx Fire Prompts Safety Walkthroughs At Crown Heights Buildings

A long list of repairs in three major Crown Heights apartment complexes are getting renewed attention given the fatal fire in the Bronx, which was caused by a faulty space heater.
Two Dozen Affordable Apartments Up For Grabs On Bed-Stuy Border

Two Dozen Affordable Apartments Up For Grabs On Bed-Stuy Border

Nearly 30 apartments have hit the city's affordable housing lottery on the Bed-Stuy border, records show.
Woman Found Dead in Brooklyn Home: NYPD

Woman Found Dead in Brooklyn Home: NYPD

Officers found a 65-year-old woman dead inside her Brooklyn apartment Wednesday evening, police said Thursday. The woman, Angelina Grimes, was face down and had signs of trauma to her face, police said.
Man Beat Up, Robbed By Duo Posing As Cops In East New York: NYPD

Man Beat Up, Robbed By Duo Posing As Cops In East New York: NYPD

A duo posing as cops handcuffed, beat up and robbed a man in his own apartment building in East New York, according to police. The 53-year-old man was in his apartment the Cypress Hills Houses on Jan. 8 when two men knocked on the door around 8:15 a.
NY COVID latest: Thursday, February 24, 2022

NY COVID latest: Thursday, February 24, 2022

NY extends authority to create COVID regulations through April New York Gov. Kathy Hochul’s administration on Tuesday, Feb. 23, formally extended its authority to keep mask requirements in place .
Residents Call for Traffic Signal at East Flatbush Intersection After Numerous Accidents

Residents Call for Traffic Signal at East Flatbush Intersection After Numerous Accidents

Residents in East Flatbush are calling for a traffic signal at an intersection they say is dangerous.