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FDNY Puts Out Electrical Fire at Ditmas Avenue Subway

FDNY Puts Out Electrical Fire at Ditmas Avenue Subway

An electrical fire at the Ditmas Avenue subway station on the border of Borough Park and Kensington was brought under control around 4:15pm, the FDNY says.
Weekend Shooting Leaves One Man Dead, Another Injured in Bed-Stuy

Weekend Shooting Leaves One Man Dead, Another Injured in Bed-Stuy

One man is dead and a 19-year-old man is still recovering in the hospital after a shooting Sunday night on the corner of Albany and Decatur Avenues, police say.
Ex-Con From Queens Shooting Charged For Brooklyn Bouncer's Murder

Ex-Con From Queens Shooting Charged For Brooklyn Bouncer's Murder

A convicted killer released from prison five years ago for shooting an innocent bystander at a Queens drag race has now been nabbed in another slay — stabbing a bouncer breaking up a fight at a Brooklyn nightspot earlier this year.
Crown Heights Man Demands Justice For Dog Thrown Off Balcony

Crown Heights Man Demands Justice For Dog Thrown Off Balcony

The owner of a dog that was thrown off of a balcony in Crown Heights is calling for the man charged with his "best friend's" killing to be put behind bars.
84-Year-Old Brooklyn Woman Missing

84-Year-Old Brooklyn Woman Missing

Mercedes Vera was last seen around 9:00am on Saturday at 372 Blake Ave. in Brownsville, police say.
Flatbush Man Sentenced to 20 Years to Life For Fatal Stabbing of Teen in Prospect Park South

Flatbush Man Sentenced to 20 Years to Life For Fatal Stabbing of Teen in Prospect Park South

The teen was killed on Ocean Avenue in February 2020.
Brooklyn Driver Attacks Traffic Agent Over Summons

Brooklyn Driver Attacks Traffic Agent Over Summons

A Brooklyn driver allegedly pummeled a traffic agent on Wednesday after receiving a summons on his BMW, police said.
Marine Park Business Owner Charged With Promoting Prostitution in a School Zone

Marine Park Business Owner Charged With Promoting Prostitution in a School Zone

A 44-year-old is facing charges of promoting prostitution and promoting prostitution in a school zone.
Bushwick Food Pantry Supervisor Flags Rise in Food Insecurity

Bushwick Food Pantry Supervisor Flags Rise in Food Insecurity

Food insecurity continues to grip New York City, with a new study revealing that working families are increasingly joining the lines for assistance at local food pantries.
Trump Ally Threatens AG James With Prison For 'Lawfare' Against President-Elect

Trump Ally Threatens AG James With Prison For 'Lawfare' Against President-Elect

President-elect Donald Trump's allies have been sending a clear message to law enforcement officials seeking to hold him accountable: do so at your own peril.