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Car Crashes Into Fence During Alleged Police Chase in Brooklyn

Car Crashes Into Fence During Alleged Police Chase in Brooklyn

A car crashed into a subway station fence in Canarsie as the driver allegedly tried to evade a traffic stop on Monday, according to the NYPD.
Flooding is the Top Public Health Hazard For New Yorkers

Flooding is the Top Public Health Hazard For New Yorkers

Every five years, the city Health Department assesses and ranks public health hazards based on their likelihood, potential severity and the city’s readiness to respond. This year, flooding topped the list.
Don’t Miss the Moves: Jamaican Dancing Hits The Junction in Brooklyn

Don’t Miss the Moves: Jamaican Dancing Hits The Junction in Brooklyn

Dancing On The Plaza 2025 brings a vibrant day of Caribbean culture, movement and community to the heart of Flatbush Junction on Saturday, June 7.
Best of Brooklyn: Top 4 Free Summer Activities

Best of Brooklyn: Top 4 Free Summer Activities

Whether you're a local or just passing through, these real-deal Brooklyn experiences will keep your spirits soaring without emptying your pockets.
Good Day, Brooklyn!

Good Day, Brooklyn!

Teen Charged With Murder in Brooklyn Shooting

Teen Charged With Murder in Brooklyn Shooting

A 17-year-old was arrested and charged in the fatal shooting of 18-year-old Zanir Childs in East New York, the NYPD says.
Rescuers Alarmed by Suspected Ritual Animal Abuse Across Tri-State Area Parks

Rescuers Alarmed by Suspected Ritual Animal Abuse Across Tri-State Area Parks

Signs of suspected ritual animal abuse have been found from Brooklyn to Long Island, including wooded areas, cemeteries and beaches.
New Parks Commissioner Has Deep Brooklyn Ties

New Parks Commissioner Has Deep Brooklyn Ties

Iris Rodriguez-Rosa, the new commissioner of the New York City Department of Parks & Recreation, started her career as a tenant advocate in Williamsburg and at Brooklyn Borough Hall. Alongside Mayor Eric Adams, she celebrated the opening of two new playgrounds at the NYCHA Kingsborough Houses in Crown Heights on Sunday.
Brooklyn Public Library Launches Environmental Justice Series

Brooklyn Public Library Launches Environmental Justice Series

As climate change intensifies and inequalities deepen, the Center for Brooklyn History will host a discussion series on the issue starting on June 4.
NYC Notches Fewest Murders, Shootings in Modern History in 2025

NYC Notches Fewest Murders, Shootings in Modern History in 2025

The city is back from the throes of the pandemic, when homicides and shootings were much higher, according to Mayor Eric Adams.