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Man Dead After Being Punched in the Face in East New York

Police were informed that the victim had been punched in the face and fell to the ground.

Jul 6, 2026 4:19 AM Read more >

Children Among 8 Shot in Coney Island Fourth of July Shooting

Police say eight people were shot, including several children, during a family’s Fourth of July barbecue in Coney Island, and at least one victim is in critical condition.

Jul 6, 2026 4:17 AM Read more >

Fire at Greenpoint Waste Site Injures 10 Firefighters

Ten firefighters were injured after a fire erupted at a waste management station in Brooklyn on Thursday.

Jul 3, 2026 4:37 AM Read more >

Cleaning Crews Find Dead Man Stuffed Inside Couch at Crown Heights Apartment

The 911 call came over just before 9:00am on Thursday, leading the NYPD to 1722 Union St.

Jul 3, 2026 4:33 AM Read more >

Ambulance Driver Charged for Allegedly Fatally Striking Woman in Midwood Hit-And-Run

Michael Gontar, 42, was charged on Wednesday, nearly three months after he allegedly hit 44-year-old Cherry Cayetano Sobel near Ocean Avenue and Avenue O.

Jul 2, 2026 4:04 AM Read more >

Man Shot in the Face Steps From Coney Island Boardwalk

A man was shot to death in Coney Island just days before the annual hot dog eating contest.

Jul 2, 2026 4:03 AM Read more >

Federal Correction Officer Sentenced for Civil Rights Violations, Firearm Offenses

In September 4, 2023, it was reported that Wilson while on duty chased a civilian car out of the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn.

Jul 1, 2026 3:50 AM Read more >

Woman Killed in Overnight Shooting in Flatbush Building

Investigators are still working to figure out exactly what happened inside the building and who was responsible.

Jul 1, 2026 3:49 AM Read more >

Man Slashed During Argument Near Playground in Gowanus

Officers responded to 3rd Avenue and Douglass Street just before 2:45pm on Monday, steps from Thomas Greene Playground.

Jun 30, 2026 4:46 AM Read more >

Woman on The Run After Stealing Taxi From Driver in Ocean Hill

The robbery unfolded on June 7 near Eastern Parkway and Atlantic Avenue and started when the woman began arguing with the driver.

Jun 30, 2026 4:37 AM Read more >