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MTA bus driver assaulted by group of teens in East New York

MTA bus driver assaulted by group of teens in East New York

Brooklyn — Police are looking for a group of teenagers in Brooklyn who assaulted an MTA bus driver Tuesday night after a dispute on the bus, according to the NYPD. Just before 7 p.m.
Where to live in NYC in 2020

Where to live in NYC in 2020

When deciding where to live in New York City, it helps to accept one truth early on in your search: No single neighborhood will have everything you want—you can get a good deal, or a decent-sized place, or a good location, but rarely all three
Bicyclist struck, injured by off-duty NYPD officer in Crown Heights

Bicyclist struck, injured by off-duty NYPD officer in Crown Heights

A bicyclist was struck and injured by an off-duty NYPD officer, police sources tell Eyewitness News. The incident was reported Tuesday evening near the corner of Brooklyn Avenue and President Street. ...

De Blasio warns of ‘bad landlords,’ admits affordable housing plan ‘is not enough’

After several setbacks to his signature affordable housing program, Mayor Bill de Blasio is pivoting to other strategies, including setting aside more apartments for lower-income tenants.
Car Bursts Into Flames In Crown Heights

Car Bursts Into Flames In Crown Heights

A car burst into flames near a Crown Heights intersection on Monday. Photos and video from the fire at Carroll Street and Kingston Avenue spread on social media. ... Click here to view original web page at patch.
An Artist Who Collaborates With Her 11-Year-Old Daughter

An Artist Who Collaborates With Her 11-Year-Old Daughter

The artist Susan Cianciolo is often inspired to make work by what she describes as visiting spirits.
Brooklyn Tech Names a New Leader: David Newman, Who Served as Acting Principal

Brooklyn Tech Names a New Leader: David Newman, Who Served as Acting Principal

The country's largest brick-and-mortar high school has a new leader: David Newman was appointed principal of Brooklyn Technical High School on Thursday, despite protests from some parents over the city's selection process.
Tax Lien Is Costing Crown Heights Its Black Heritage

Tax Lien Is Costing Crown Heights Its Black Heritage

Pouring rain and a stormy court battle didn't stop supporters of a Crown Heights black cultural institution from spreading their message: Save the Black Lady Theatre.
Proposed 86-Unit Bed-Stuy Affordable Housing Plan Moves Forward

Proposed 86-Unit Bed-Stuy Affordable Housing Plan Moves Forward

A proposed 86-unit "true" affordable housing development moved one step closer to construction in Bed-Stuy, though without full support from its community board.
Woman, 73, in SUV passenger seat killed in East Flatbush when vehicle crashes into truck

Woman, 73, in SUV passenger seat killed in East Flatbush when vehicle crashes into truck

A 73-year-old woman in the passenger seat of an SUV was killed when the vehicle collided into a truck in Brooklyn, police said Friday.