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A Brooklyn man was sentenced to over 12 years in prison for fraudulently collecting $800,000 in COVID-19 unemployment benefits using stolen identities.

Murielle Misczak, the former director of Kinderhaus, allegedly spent over $600,000 in stolen funds on travel and entertainment, including over $350,000 on tickets to professional wrestling events, and thousands of dollars on luxury goods, food delivery and ride sharing services, according to federal prosecutors.

Megan Horne, 34, allegedly harmed three Muslim people, including a 12-year-old, in Bay Ridge in January.

Some spots just taste like Brooklyn — slow-simmered sauce and all.

The device was discovered around 10:45am on Wednesday and taken to the NYPD's Tactical Training Center in Rodman’s Neck for testing.

One person was injured and was taken to the hospital.

The city introduced new programs that will pre-select qualified developers to cut the pre-development timeline for affordable housing by nearly half.

The HELP Women’s Center at 114 Snediker Ave., a 200-bed facility, is centered on stabilization, respect and transition back to permanent housing.

The state and the MTA will transform an underutilized lot at 1119 Pacific Street into a new residential complex.