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Prospect Park Unveils Trail System

The 350-acre park now has five designated walking trails.

Aug 12, 2025 9:00 AM Read more >

Good Day, Brooklyn!

Aug 12, 2025 5:51 AM Read more >

Man Wanted in Connection For Trying to Look Under Women’s Clothing at Target

Sources close to the investigation say he used an iPhone to do so.

Aug 12, 2025 5:49 AM Read more >

Brooklyn Turtle Trafficker Tries to Smuggle 850 Turtles to Hong Kong: USDOJ

A Brooklyn man pleaded guilty to smuggling hundreds of protected turtles to Hong Kong, disguising them as toy shipments, federal officials said.

Aug 12, 2025 5:43 AM Read more >

Brooklyn’s Steepest Subway Stop to Get a Lift

The MTA will install an elevator at the Smith-9th Street station. At nearly 90-feet above ground level, the station is the tallest in New York City and serves the F and G lines.

Aug 11, 2025 10:41 AM Read more >

Sunset Park FDNY EMS to Get New Command Car

City Council Member Susan Zhuang allocated over $300,000 to FDNY EMS Battalion 40 on Thursday, funds that will be used to purchase a new command car.

Aug 11, 2025 10:34 AM Read more >

Good Day, Brooklyn!

Aug 11, 2025 6:59 AM Read more >

Brooklyn Mourns Security Guard Killed in Manhattan Mass Shooting

Family, friends and union colleagues wearing purple ribbons gathered at Guarino Funeral Home to honor the life of the fallen security guard.

Aug 11, 2025 6:57 AM Read more >

Florida Man Arrested in Fatal Sunset Park Shooting

Tony Caba is charged with murdering Roberto Cuevas in Sunset Park.

Aug 11, 2025 6:46 AM Read more >

Brownsville Adds Affordable Housing Stock

Slate Property Group, RiseBoro Community Partnership and Goldman Sachs on Thursday celebrated the completion of a 216-unit affordable mixed-use project at 326 Rockaway Ave.

Aug 10, 2025 10:00 AM Read more >