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Firefighter Injured and Hospitalized After Responding to Brooklyn Fire

Firefighter Injured and Hospitalized After Responding to Brooklyn Fire

An investigation into the cause of the fire is ongoing.
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Brooklyn Woman Indicted For Allegedly Drowning Her Daughter

Brooklyn Woman Indicted For Allegedly Drowning Her Daughter

Karla Espinal of East New York was indicted on multiple charges after allegedly submerging her 6-year-old daughter in a bathtub.
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No Charges For Off-Duty DSNY Officer in Fatal Brooklyn Crash

The New York Attorney General's Office found insufficient evidence of criminal negligence in the death of Yi Qin Chen in Dyker Heights in 2023.
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City Council Supports State Financial Relief Bill

City Council Supports State Financial Relief Bill

The city council said it supports the Working Families Tax Credit, a proposed state measure aimed at easing the city’s affordability crisis, reducing child poverty and bolstering the middle class.
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Community Violence Intervention Programs Cut Gun Violence by 21%, Report Says

Community Violence Intervention Programs Cut Gun Violence by 21%, Report Says

The report highlights the success of community violence intervention programs but calls for improved oversight and faster funding.
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New Banking Initiative Brings Relief to Red Hook Residents

New Banking Initiative Brings Relief to Red Hook Residents

Spring Bank’s Red Hook branch received $10 million in public funds to expand financial services, offering free banking options and small business support.
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State to Allocate $85M Over 5 Years to Support Disability Transitions

State to Allocate $85M Over 5 Years to Support Disability Transitions

Governor Kathy Hochul said a $85 million, five-year initiative will support transition programs for adults with mental illness and disabilities.
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Brooklyn Leaders Reflect And Honor Shirley Chisholm

Brooklyn Leaders Reflect And Honor Shirley Chisholm

Brooklyn Borough Hall President Antonio Reynoso hosted an event honoring the legacy of former Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm. 
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Helpline Recovers $4.6M for Health Care Consumers

Helpline Recovers $4.6M for Health Care Consumers

The Health Care Helpline in the New York Attorney General's Office resolved over 4,800 consumer complaints, helping New Yorkers recover wrongful medical charges and insurance denials.
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What to Know About The NYC Half Marathon That Starts in Brooklyn

What to Know About The NYC Half Marathon That Starts in Brooklyn

Watch out for the no parking zones and road closures for the 2025 United Airlines NYC Half that starts in Brooklyn on March 16.
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