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Man Shot in Back at Cooper Park Houses in East Williamsburg

The man is being treated at NYC Health + Hospitals/Woodhull.

Apr 23, 2025 7:56 AM Read more >

Woman Stabbed in East Flatbush; NYPD Seeks Suspect Who Fled Scene in All Black

No arrests have been made and the investigation is ongoing.

Apr 23, 2025 7:16 AM Read more >

City Installs Flood Defenses Across Brooklyn Streets

The Brooklyn neighborhoods of Canarsie and East Flatbush got hundreds of rain gardens and infiltration basins installed by the city to prevent future floods.

Apr 22, 2025 11:20 AM Read more >

Brooklyn Bishop Honors The Life of Pope Francis

Brooklyn Bishop Robert Brennan reflected on the life of the late pontiff, who died at the age of 88 on April 21, or Easter Monday.

Apr 22, 2025 10:13 AM Read more >

Japanese Sake Culture And Tasting Hits Brooklyn in May

SAKE-CON '25 will feature over 70 premium sakes, a vibrant showcase of Japanese culture at Industry City on May 3.

Apr 22, 2025 10:02 AM Read more >

5 Things True Brooklynites Relish

From bodega cats to Prospect Park summers, here are the little things that make Brooklyn feel like home.

Apr 22, 2025 9:24 AM Read more >

Good Day, Brooklyn!

Apr 22, 2025 8:00 AM Read more >

Man Collapses on Greenpoint Sidewalk After Daytime Stabbing, NYPD Says

Anyone with information regarding this stabbing can call Crime Stoppers at 800-577-TIPS (for Spanish, dial 888-57-PISTA).

Apr 22, 2025 7:36 AM Read more >

Brooklyn Man Accuses Brother of Attempted Murder in Family Dispute

The suspect was last seen wearing a white T-shirt, blue jeans and a black bookbag.

Apr 22, 2025 7:25 AM Read more >

North Brooklyn Residents Asks State to Decommission Greenpoint Gas Plant

As the state Public Service Commission held public hearings on National Grid's plan to expand its Greenpoint gas facility, dozens of residents said the facility should be shut down instead.

Apr 21, 2025 10:19 AM Read more >