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NYC Lifts Drought Watch After Historic Dry Spell

NYC Lifts Drought Watch After Historic Dry Spell

Above-average precipitation in November and December, as well as water conservation efforts helped, according to New York City Mayor Eric Adams.
Good Day, Brooklyn!

Good Day, Brooklyn!

Two People Injured in House Fire in Cypress Hills

Two People Injured in House Fire in Cypress Hills

The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Coney Island Shooting Leaves Man Dead, Residents Express Frustration Over Persistent Crime

Coney Island Shooting Leaves Man Dead, Residents Express Frustration Over Persistent Crime

The 41-year-old victim was shot multiple times inside an apartment building, prompting renewed concerns about safety in the area.
Brooklyn Man Charged in String of Subway Attacks

Brooklyn Man Charged in String of Subway Attacks

Police say Jamar Banks, 52, assaulted two people last week, including an MTA employee, in a pattern of violence across city transit stations.
Workers' Comp, Family Benefits Increased For 2025

Workers' Comp, Family Benefits Increased For 2025

Increased Paid Family Leave and workers’ compensation benefits took effect on Jan. 1, providing more financial support for employees.
New York State Delivers $6.5 Billion in SNAP Benefits to Fight Hunger in 2024

New York State Delivers $6.5 Billion in SNAP Benefits to Fight Hunger in 2024

More than 1.7 million households in New York rely on SNAP benefits to eat.
Brooklyn Man Sentenced to 12 Yrs For Shooting And Wounding Man in Bedford-Stuyvesant

Brooklyn Man Sentenced to 12 Yrs For Shooting And Wounding Man in Bedford-Stuyvesant

The defendant and victim had a dispute outside a bar on Tompkins Avenue in 2023.
Audit Reveals MTA’s Vulnerabilities to Extreme Weather

Audit Reveals MTA’s Vulnerabilities to Extreme Weather

Findings show lapses in equipment inspections, maintenance and weather alert protocols.
Mayor Launches Year-Long Celebration of New York City’s 400th Anniversary

Mayor Launches Year-Long Celebration of New York City’s 400th Anniversary

There will be many commemorative events to highlight city’s resilience, diverse history and cultural legacy.