In Other Brooklyn News

After years of failed attempts, recreational marijuana may soon be legal in New York. On Thursday, state officials finalized a deal to legalize the drug for adults 21 and older, paving the way for a potential $4.

A candlelight vigil was held to remember 47-year-old Jeroid Tindal, who was shot and killed in his home, in Bed-Stuy Wednesday night.

A Brooklyn native and hip-hop pioneer is sharing his story on how he survived colon cancer to help raise awareness and save lives. Kangol Kid, of East Flatbush, got his cancer diagnosis on Feb. 3.

Crown Heights' Community Board 9 officially has a new district manager, after six years of operating without one.

New Yorkers were treated to a surprise visit from two friendly dolphins in the East River on Tuesday afternoon. The dolphins were spotted near WNYC Transmitter Park in Brooklyn around noon. Click here to view original web page at abc7ny.

With delivery trucks always arriving and workers continuously unpacking containers, the Masbia food pantry in the Flatbush section of Brooklyn is always busy offering free kosher meals to anyone in this community.

As far as elected office goes, New York City Comptroller is far from being the most glamorous.

One reader from Brooklyn asked a question that we get all the time: " How can I differentiate between the gazillion mayoral candidates?" To be perfectly honest, we also had the same question.

A Brooklyn man fatally stabbed steps from his home was killed by his gang-member best friend who was out on bail in a gun possession case, police sources and the victim's family said.

One spring more than 200 years ago, Xavier de Maistre, a well-to-do, well-read French army officer and balloon enthusiast, was sentenced to house arrest for a dueling incident.