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Homeowners Say Contractor Burned Them After Payments to Fix Fire Devastation

Homeowners Say Contractor Burned Them After Payments to Fix Fire Devastation

More than three years ago, a fire that started in a neighbor’s property ravaged Anne McNeill’s Brooklyn brownstone. She hoped the incinerated interior would be quickly repaired.
Gunman Busted for Deadly Double Shooting in Brooklyn: NYPD

Gunman Busted for Deadly Double Shooting in Brooklyn: NYPD

The suspected gunman in a Brooklyn double shooting that killed one man and wounded another in early September has been arrested, police said Saturday. Rahmell Howell, 26, was taken into custody at his Clinton St.
Pro-Cop Eric Adams Wants to Limit ICE Deportations. Can He Do It?

Pro-Cop Eric Adams Wants to Limit ICE Deportations. Can He Do It?

Freshly minted mayor Eric Adams will lead some 3.1 million immigrants in his new job, representing about 40 percent of the population.
Families With Unsolved Homicide Cases Gather, Call on NYPD to Prioritize Answers

Families With Unsolved Homicide Cases Gather, Call on NYPD to Prioritize Answers

Families with unsolved homicide cases are calling on the NYPD and for police to make their years-long cases a priority. Families of more than a dozen unsolved homicide cases gathered at Reflection Church to share their grief Thursday.
Brownsville Assemblymember Nick Perry to Be Nominated as Ambassador to Jamaica

Brownsville Assemblymember Nick Perry to Be Nominated as Ambassador to Jamaica

Following United States Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer’s push and continued support, President Joe Biden announced on Wednesday his intent to nominate a veteran Brooklyn legislator as the first Jamaican-born Ambassador to Jamaica.
City Kids Can Get $100 for COVID Vaccine Shots at Elementary Schools

City Kids Can Get $100 for COVID Vaccine Shots at Elementary Schools

New York City is extending its $100 vaccine incentive to young children getting vaccinated at school sites or city-run clinics, Mayor Bill de Blasio said Thursday.
$10K Reward Offered In Crown Heights Attack On Pregnant Woman

$10K Reward Offered In Crown Heights Attack On Pregnant Woman

The Anti-Defamation League is offering a $10,000 reward for information about a possible hate crime in Crown Heights.
Corrupt, Disgraced, Convicted Brooklyn Ex-Pol John Sampson Cannot Attend Annual Politicians’ Conference in Puerto Rico, Judge Rules

Corrupt, Disgraced, Convicted Brooklyn Ex-Pol John Sampson Cannot Attend Annual Politicians’ Conference in Puerto Rico, Judge Rules

Corrupt former politician John Sampson can’t schmooze with his ex-colleagues attending the annual post-election gathering of New York politicians in Puerto Rico.
Brooklynites Sweep City Hall Elections in a Largely Snafu-Free Voting Day

Brooklynites Sweep City Hall Elections in a Largely Snafu-Free Voting Day

Tuesday’s election has packed City Hall with Brooklynites: mayor Eric Adams, public advocate Jumaane Williams, comptroller Brad Lander. In local elections for the City Council â€" many reps were term limited out â€" Democrats dominated in Brooklyn.
NYPD Cop Open Fires During Brooklyn Car Stop After Driver Tries to Run Him Over

NYPD Cop Open Fires During Brooklyn Car Stop After Driver Tries to Run Him Over

Police opened fire on a driver who tried to mow down four officers in two separate car stops in Brooklyn early Wednesday, police said. The drama began on Schneck Ave. in East New York about 3:30 a.m.