In Other Brooklyn News

Brooklyn Assemblymember Diana C. Richardson says that her bill ensuring pregnant women and new mothers are provided with information about issues and complications that could lead to maternal mortality has been signed into law.

Firefighters found Litman's body after responding to a fire at his four-story brownstone on Adelphi St. near Dekalb Ave. in Fort Greene. He had suffered puncture wounds to his neck and chest before the fire, authorities said.

Brooklyn Democratic Party leaders voted to hold fewer meetings and restrict member-driven resolutions on Jan. 20 — two changes that reformers claim will reduce the body's transparency.

Two lucky Take 5 ticket-holders in New York City won $29,249 each, but have yet to claim their winnings. The winning numbers were 03—04—05—31—38. ... Click here to view original web page at www.amny.

A 15-year-old south Williamsburg Mexican restaurant at 318 Grand Street, near Havemeyer Street — is closing next month "because of the hipsters leaving and going to Bushwick," owner Dija Amer tells Eater.

"I knew everyone when I was a kid," the 58-year-old said. Mr.

Honey's, the taproom at Enlightenment Wines Meadery in Bushwick, was almost full on a recent Saturday night despite the cold and snowy weather.

An affordable housing lottery has opened for 20 apartments in six-story building at 594-600 Bushwick Avenue in Bushwick.

The death of a New York City philanthropist found with multiple stab wounds in his burning Brooklyn brownstone early Monday has been ruled a homicide, NBC New York reported. ... Click here to view original web page at atlantablackstar.

Sales have officially launched for Eleven28, a new, six-story condominium, adding nine one-to-three-bedroom homes to Queen's evergrowing Long Island City neighborhood.