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Promises, But No Plans, for Progress in Brooklyn’s Little Haiti

In May 2018, Haitian Heritage Month came with much fanfare for many community leaders in Brooklyn.

How New Yorkers Marked the Anniversary of George Floyd’s Killing

Across the city, New Yorkers on Tuesday marked the anniversary of the murder of George Floyd by a police officer in Minneapolis.
Man Killed By Hit-And-Run Driver While Crossing Bedford-Stuyvesant Street

Man Killed By Hit-And-Run Driver While Crossing Bedford-Stuyvesant Street

A North Carolina man crossing the street in Bedford-Stuyesant was killed by a driver late Friday evening, according to police.
Outdoor Diner, Pedestrian Hit By Stray Bullets In Brooklyn: NYPD

Outdoor Diner, Pedestrian Hit By Stray Bullets In Brooklyn: NYPD

A federal prosecutor eating outside in Prospect Heights and a pedestrian were hit by stray bullets when someone opened fire on the street on Friday, according to officials and reports. The shooting broke out just after 9 p.m.
Hakeem Jeffries on Maya Wiley and Eric Adams

Hakeem Jeffries on Maya Wiley and Eric Adams

Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, the fifth-ranking Democrat in the House of Representatives, shook up the New York City mayor's race by throwing his support behind Maya Wiley in the Democratic primary earlier this month.
In Brooklyn, Council Member Louis Looks to Hold Off Veteran Challenger and Win First Full Term

In Brooklyn, Council Member Louis Looks to Hold Off Veteran Challenger and Win First Full Term

New York City Council Member Farah Louis is among the 18 members of the 51-seat Council eligible for and seeking reelection this year, but she is not able to cruise to a full term representing Brooklyn's 45th District, which includes Flatbush, East F
Teen Who Dragged, Paralyzed NYPD Detective Busted Again for Leading Cops on Chase in Stolen Vehicle

Teen Who Dragged, Paralyzed NYPD Detective Busted Again for Leading Cops on Chase in Stolen Vehicle

A teenage gangbanger who got a lenient sentence after dragging and crippling an NYPD detective was busted once again Sunday for leading police on a chase in a stolen car.
New York City Mayor’s Race Intensifies

New York City Mayor’s Race Intensifies

Less than a month before the June primary election, the intensity of the New York City mayor's race is ratcheting up.
Who’s Running for City Council in the 37th District?

Who’s Running for City Council in the 37th District?

The city's 37th district encapsulates the heart of Bushwick, centered around the Myrtle-Wyckoff L station and Irving Square Park.
Crunching the COVID-19 Numbers: Which Areas in Each Borough Have the Highest Fully Vaccinated Rates?

Crunching the COVID-19 Numbers: Which Areas in Each Borough Have the Highest Fully Vaccinated Rates?

More than 4 million New York City residents are now fully vaccinated against COVID-19, according to the city's Health Department — but that numbers accounts only for about 41% of the city's entire population.