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FDNY Investigating Cause of Early Morning Fire in Albany Houses

Fire investigators are looking into the cause of a fire that started on the fourth floor of a 14-story the Albany Houses that sent dozens of residents running into the street in the wee hours of the morning in an effort to escape the flames and smoke

Weekend Traffic Advisory: Street Closures March 1-2

Advisory: Street Closures One lane on the Queens Plaza South main roadway and one lane on the service roadway between Crescent Street and 28th Street will be closed on Saturday andSunday from 2 am to 9 pm to facilitate NYC Transit # 7 subway line ove
Bloggers Corner: The Importance of Shopping Locally

Bloggers Corner: The Importance of Shopping Locally

Recently, we said goodbye to many BedStuy small businesses. And though some are gone, not all are lost. We still have many great gems such as Little Red Boutique on Lewis for great quality clothes and a great chat with owner, Josie.

Man Found Tied Up, Stabbed to Death in His Crown Heights Apartment Friday Morning

Albany and Lefferts avenues Police are investigating a stabbing homicide of a 67-year-old man in Crown Heights.

Who is Rubain Dorancy? And Why 'It Really Matters' Who We Elect to Public Office

Rubain Dorancy, candidate for State Senator in Brooklyn's 20th District Three candidates have announced their plans to run in the next general election to fill the position of state senator, formerly held by Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams.

Police Investigating Apparent Suicide Death of Man in Bed-Stuy

Police are investigating an apparent suicide death of a 31-year-old man identified as Jeremy Malloy of Bed-Stuy.

Tonight in Bed-Stuy: Be Simply Scandalous!

Scandal Scandal is back with all-new episodes and Simplicity Wine Bar will be tuning in! Watch your favorite political drama on 2 screens, with surround sound and wine (they're recommending the "Murder She Wrote" cocktail).

Fare-Beater Shoots, Injures Cop in White Castle Parking Lot in Crown Heights

Police have captured and arrested a man identified as 26-year-old Rashaun Robinson after he shot and wounded a police officer Wednesday night near the intersection of Empire Boulevard and Utica Avenue in Crown Heights.

Barclays Center Named '2013 Arena of the Year'

Barclays Center Well... Apparently, not only do Brooklynites live in the greatest city in the nation, but now their neophyte stadium-- Barclays Center-- also is ranked No.

Paid Sick Leave Bill Passes in City Council, But Councilman Cornegy and a Few Others Express Some Concerns

City Councilmember Robert Cornegy The City Council voted Wednesday 46-5 to pass The Earned Sick Time Expansion Bill, a paid sick leave bill expanded to include businesses with between five and 19 employees.