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NYPD Changes Rule on Vehicle Pursuits

Car chases will be restricted to suspected felonies and violent misdemeanors, The City reported.

Jan 16, 2025 9:23 AM Read more >

Good Day, Brooklyn!

Jan 16, 2025 7:00 AM Read more >

Park Slope Community Rallies to Stop Eviction of 90-Year-Old Deed Theft Victim

A new deed theft law that went into effect over the summer, criminalized deed theft and extended the statute of limitations to prosecute cases.

Jan 16, 2025 3:00 AM Read more >

FDNY Battles Early Morning Crown Heights Blaze; One Person Injured

An investigation is underway.

Jan 16, 2025 2:42 AM Read more >

Brooklyn Firefighters Rescue Three Critically Injured in Bath Beach Apartment Fire

Six firefighters were also injured in the blaze along with seven residents.

Jan 16, 2025 2:20 AM Read more >

NYC Rolls Out Microhubs in Brooklyn Neighborhoods to Streamline Deliveries

Under a pilot program, the city Department of Transportation will build microhubs under the BQE in Clinton Hill and Greenpoint.

Jan 15, 2025 9:00 AM Read more >

Hochul Promises Cops on Subways, Expanded Day Care in State of The State Address

"We cannot allow our subway to be a rolling homeless shelter," Governor Kathy Hochul said during the 2025 State of the State address.

Jan 15, 2025 8:04 AM Read more >

Men Charged in a Brooklyn Synagogue Tunnel Brawl Gets April Trial

Although some men pleaded guilty to lesser charges, four men will now face an April trial for criminal mischief for a brawl that occurred after a secret tunnel was dug at the Chabad Lubavitch World Headquarters in Crown Heights.

Jan 15, 2025 7:19 AM Read more >

Good Day, Brooklyn!

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Police Search for Suspect in Brooklyn Subway Assault

A 33-year-old man was hospitalized after being punched and kicked on northbound R train.

Jan 15, 2025 3:14 AM Read more >