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Man Arrested And Charged for Brooklyn Heights Attempted Robbery and Rape

The 51-year-old victim was taken to a nearby hospital and was treated for her injuries.

Feb 14, 2025 2:05 AM Read more >

Windsor Terrace Gains More Affordable Units in Arrow Linen Plan

A City Council subcommittee approved a scaled-back plan for the Arrow Linen & Uniform Supply site in Windsor Terrace, which now calls for two 10-story buildings with 40% affordable units.

Feb 13, 2025 10:53 AM Read more >

Best of Brooklyn: 5 Unique Shops For Plants

Discover Brooklyn’s stylish plant shops to elevate your urban jungle!

Feb 13, 2025 9:48 AM Read more >

Good Day, Brooklyn!

Feb 13, 2025 7:00 AM Read more >

Police Search For Gunmen in Two Brooklyn Shootings

Police are asking anyone with information to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS.

Feb 13, 2025 5:53 AM Read more >

Man Flees Downtown Brooklyn Macy's During Attempted Robbery

The suspect fled without the goods.

Feb 13, 2025 2:45 AM Read more >

Suspect Wanted for Attempted Rape, Robbery in Brooklyn Heights

The man approached the victim saying he was an immigration enforcement agent.

Feb 13, 2025 2:12 AM Read more >

Unlicensed Bay Ridge Cannabis Shop Fined $6M

New York Attorney General Letitia James ordered the owner of Big Chief Smoke Shop, an unlicensed cannabis store in Bay Ridge, to pay $6 million for selling goods without a proper license.

Feb 12, 2025 11:40 AM Read more >

Governor Hochul Instructs State Agencies to Reject Planned Utility Rate Hike

New York Governor Kathy Hochul instructed the New York Power Authority and the Department of Public Service to reject planned utility rate hikes.

Feb 12, 2025 10:21 AM Read more >

Good Day, Brooklyn!

Feb 12, 2025 7:00 AM Read more >