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Bed-Stuy Man Sentenced to 25 Years to Life for Killing Teen in Bushwick Playground

Elijah Harris, 25, was convicted of second-degree murder for the 2018 shooting of 15-year-old boy.

Jan 10, 2025 12:54 AM Read more >

Second Arrest Made in 2017 Fatal Shooting of College Student in East Flatbush

Dean Boland, 35, faces multiple charges, including murder, in connection with the killing of 20-year-old Justin Hackley.

Jan 10, 2025 12:44 AM Read more >

New Charter School For Girls to Open in Flatbush, Brooklyn

The Kwenda Collegiate Girls Charter School will have a STEAM-focused curriculum for girls and gender-expansive youth.

Jan 9, 2025 9:14 AM Read more >

Turkish Consulate at Center of Adams Indictment Still Has Safety Lapses, Audit Says

City Comptroller Brad Lander said an investigation into the Turkish Consulate also revealed systemic permitting and oversight issues regarding buildings in New York City.

Jan 9, 2025 8:53 AM Read more >

Best of Brooklyn: Top 5 Noodle Shops

Noodles for every mood.

Jan 9, 2025 8:48 AM Read more >

Good Day, Brooklyn!

Jan 9, 2025 7:00 AM Read more >

MTA Trackworker Dies After Medical Emergency on Brooklyn L Train

Ricardo Louis, 44, collapsed while working near Morgan Avenue in East Williamsburg.

Jan 9, 2025 2:38 AM Read more >

NYCHA Resident Raises Alarm Over Broken Door Lock at Boulevard Houses

Resident Latoya Druck says the unsecured entrance invites trespassers, causing disturbances and safety concerns.

Jan 9, 2025 2:24 AM Read more >

Child Struck by Cyclist While Exiting School Bus in Williamsburg, Video Shows

Footage captures a bike colliding with a child crossing Bedford Avenue; community members call for increased safety measures.

Jan 9, 2025 2:16 AM Read more >

Brooklyn Org Honors 5 Trailblazing Nonprofits For 2025 Spark Prize

Nonprofits that help bridge the gap in reading, food, health, legal services and computers were chosen to receive $100,000 each.

Jan 8, 2025 10:45 AM Read more >