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Off-Duty NYPD Officer Killed in Motorcycle Crash

It happened just before 8:30am on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway near the Atlantic Avenue exit.

Aug 28, 2025 2:21 AM Read more >

Brooklyn Goes Rock ’n’ Rescue With Pet Adoption Pop-Up

Dogs in rock gear are looking for their forever home at Freak On A Leash’s pop-up adoption event with Badass Animal Rescue and Bushwick Bark on Aug. 29.

Aug 27, 2025 10:30 AM Read more >

Former Brooklyn Migrant Shelter to Turn Into Large Residential, Commercial Complex

A former factory and warehouse complex at 47 Hall St. in Clinton Hill will be redeveloped as mixed-income housing with a new skyscraper and commercial spaces, according to Brownstoner.

Aug 27, 2025 10:23 AM Read more >

Good Day, Brooklyn!

Aug 27, 2025 3:23 AM Read more >

Man Shot Outside Sheepshead Bay Deli

The incident happened on Nostrand Avenue.

Aug 27, 2025 3:22 AM Read more >

49-Year-Old Woman Injured in Prospect Heights Shooting

Police received a call at around 8:45am at 399 St. John's Pl. and were told the gunman barricaded himself inside.

Aug 27, 2025 3:18 AM Read more >

Man Accused of Killing Off-Duty NYPD Officer Due Back in Court

The 26-year-old officer was killed in February 2023 while accompanying his brother-in-law to purchase a car in East New York.

Aug 27, 2025 3:13 AM Read more >

Get Free Books And Treats at These Brooklyn Pools

The Brooklyn Public Library and the National Book Foundation’s Book Rich Environments program are celebrating summer with a free icee and book giveaway starting today.

Aug 26, 2025 10:50 AM Read more >

Best of Brooklyn: Top 5 Places to Watch Birds

Brooklyn is for the birds!

Aug 26, 2025 10:01 AM Read more >

Good Day, Brooklyn!

Aug 26, 2025 4:21 AM Read more >