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Mayor Mamdani Unveils 10-year “Vision Zero Reimagined” Street Safety Plan

More than 100 policy commitments have been released to prevent street deaths and injuries, building on New York City's 2014 Vision Zero plan.

Sep 16, 2026 12:23 PM Read more >

Good Day, Brooklyn!

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Man Wanted for Stealing Cash Register From Wendy's in Flatlands

Police say it happened at the eatery on Flatbush Avenue.

Sep 16, 2026 9:00 AM Read more >

Woman Wanted in Attempted Kidnapping of 4-Year-Old in Crown Heights

Officers say the woman tried to forcefully grab the young boy in front of 1133 Eastern Parkway.

Sep 16, 2026 9:00 AM Read more >

Up to Half New York Households Now Eligible For Utility Bill Discounts

Gov. Hochul announces new push to enroll New Yorkers in State Energy Affordability Program.

Sep 15, 2026 2:53 PM Read more >

National Voter Registration Day: NYC Ballot Props 1-5

The Commission on Government Efficiency Launches Public Education Campaign about Ballot Props 1-5 ahead of the November elections.

Sep 15, 2026 1:22 PM Read more >

NYC Public Advocate Releases Report on AI Governance

Greater transparency, stronger privacy protections and public education are at the center of a new push to guide how artificial intelligence is used in New York City.

Sep 15, 2026 11:27 AM Read more >

Good Day, Brooklyn!

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59-Year-Old Woman Found Dead in Bay Ridge Apartment; Death Deemed Suspicious

A quiet, treelined block in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn was disrupted Monday morning when police and forensic teams descended on an apartment building where a 59-year-old woman was found dead inside her first floor apartment.

Sep 15, 2026 9:00 AM Read more >

Man in Custody After 14-Year-Old Congregant Slashed Inside Brooklyn Synagogue: Police

A man was taken into custody after a teen congregant was slashed inside a synagogue in Brooklyn on Monday.

Sep 15, 2026 9:00 AM Read more >