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Bribery, Fraud Charges Dropped Against Former NY Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin After Key Witness Dies

Bribery, Fraud Charges Dropped Against Former NY Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin After Key Witness Dies

Benjamin resigned as lieutenant governor after his April 2022 arrest.
Have You Seen Them? Police Release Images of Suspects in Brownsville Shooting

Have You Seen Them? Police Release Images of Suspects in Brownsville Shooting

Police are issuing a reward of up to $3,500 for anyone who identifies the suspects.
New Art Exhibit Honors Black Womanhood

New Art Exhibit Honors Black Womanhood

Tanya Weddemire Gallery kicks off 2025 with its first exhibition of the year with "I Got a Story to Tell," in honor of Black History Month.
BRIC's New TV Series Spotlights The Iconic Dollar Vans of Flatbush

BRIC's New TV Series Spotlights The Iconic Dollar Vans of Flatbush

Set to debut on Jan. 29, the TV series "Dolla Van" follows siblings navigating the hustle of Brooklyn’s Flatbush van routes, tackling themes of culture, community and change.
New Exhibit Examines Brooklyn’s Role in Slavery

New Exhibit Examines Brooklyn’s Role in Slavery

Confronting the painful legacy of slavery in Brooklyn reveals its enduring impact on the borough’s identity, economy and culture.
Brooklyn Man Charged in Fatal Stabbing of Wife During Domestic Dispute

Brooklyn Man Charged in Fatal Stabbing of Wife During Domestic Dispute

The teen son was also injured while attempting to protect his mother in their Canarsie home.
Senator Scarcella-Spanton Calls for Parking Reform in Brighton Beach

Senator Scarcella-Spanton Calls for Parking Reform in Brighton Beach

Local leaders are calling for reforms to address escalating parking fees and unauthorized parking at the Brighton Beach municipal parking lot.
Celebrate MLK’s Legacy With a Health Freedom Walk in Brooklyn

Celebrate MLK’s Legacy With a Health Freedom Walk in Brooklyn

In honor of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the nonprofit Plant Powered Metro New York will host four parallel Health Freedom Walks across New York City on Monday, Jan. 20, including one in Bed-Stuy.
Brooklyn Man Sentenced to 18 Years to Life for Murdering Father Protecting Daughter

Brooklyn Man Sentenced to 18 Years to Life for Murdering Father Protecting Daughter

The victim, a 43-year-old father, was fatally shot shielding his teenage daughter during an armed burglary at the Kingsborough Houses in Crown Heights.
Brooklyn Navy Yard Secures $28.7M for Sandy Repairs And Climate Resilience

Brooklyn Navy Yard Secures $28.7M for Sandy Repairs And Climate Resilience

Federal funding will replace damaged boilers and fuel tanks while fortifying infrastructure against future extreme weather events.