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Learn if You Qualify For City Benefits And Services in Bed-Stuy

The city Public Engagement Unit and Department of Social Services are hosting a Benefits On Your Block event in Herbert Von King Park on Saturday, Sept. 6.

Sep 3, 2025 9:48 AM Read more >

Brooklyn Residents Urged to Claim Their Lost Money

Kings County residents may have unclaimed funds from old accounts, deposits or checks. Find and claim your money at upcoming local events or online.

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Good Day, Brooklyn!

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Man Slashed on Train at Hoyt-Schermerhorn Street Station

A straphanger was slashed at the Hoyt-Schermerhorn Streets station after accidentally bumping a fellow passenger, police said.

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Man, Woman Killed in Motorcycle Crash With SUV in Brooklyn

A man and woman lost their lives in a motorcycle crash with an SUV on Atlantic Avenue on Sept. 2.

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7 Injured in Shootings And Stabbings Following West Indian Day Parade

As of Tuesday morning, no arrests have been made in most of the cases.

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Bell-to-Bell Smartphone Restrictions to Start in NYC Public Schools

Each K-12 school will have their own policy, and the new rules will be communicated to parents and students on Thursday, Sept. 4, or the beginning of the 2025-2026 school year.

Sep 2, 2025 10:32 AM Read more >

Mosquito Spraying Planned For Brooklyn

Overnight spraying is coming to Boerum Hill, Crown Heights, Flatbush, Park Slope, Sunset Park and more on Thursday, Sept. 4.

Sep 2, 2025 9:55 AM Read more >

Good Day, Brooklyn!

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Unresponsive Man Found Dead at Brooklyn County Criminal Courthouse

A 46-year-old man died inside the Kings County Criminal Courthouse in Brooklyn on Friday night. Authorities are investigating as this marks the third courthouse death in New York City this year.

Sep 2, 2025 3:31 AM Read more >