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Brooklyn Woman Accused of Stealing From 27 Nassau County Stores

Magdalena Samsin, 41, pleaded not guilty at her arraignment on Saturday.

Apr 7, 2026 3:37 AM Read more >

Tree Planting Program Sprouts in Brooklyn

Thanks to a grant from the Department of Environmental Conservation, the nonprofit Big Reuse will plant more than 200 trees in Cypress Hills and the Brooklyn Navy Yard area over the next two years.

Apr 6, 2026 10:34 AM Read more >

Car-Free Earth Day Celebration Planned for Brooklyn

Parts of Fifth Avenue will close on Earth Day, April 25, from 10:00am to 4:00pm.

Apr 6, 2026 9:38 AM Read more >

Brooklyn Parents Can Apply to 2-K on June 2

Families in school districts 18 and 23, which covers Canarsie, Remsen Village, Brownsville and Ocean Hill, can apply to the coveted spots, with offers released in August.

Apr 6, 2026 9:24 AM Read more >

Brooklyn Baby Shooting: Second Suspect Caught in PA

Sources identified the suspect as 18-year-old Matthew Rodriguez, amNew York reported.

Apr 6, 2026 7:57 AM Read more >

Good Day, Brooklyn!

Apr 6, 2026 3:49 AM Read more >

Man Wanted for Groping Woman, Exposing Himself in Borough Park

Investigators say the suspect touched the 33-year-old victim’s private parks near the New Utrecht Avenue station on March 6.

Apr 6, 2026 3:48 AM Read more >

One Killed, One Critical After Brooklyn Easter Sunday Shooting

One man was killed and another critically injured in a Sunday evening shooting on Fulton Street in Brooklyn’s Cypress Hills.

Apr 6, 2026 3:44 AM Read more >

Help Kids Read, One Home Library at a Time

Join free virtual workshops and book parties this spring to help children build strong reading skills and home libraries.

Apr 5, 2026 10:00 AM Read more >

Comics Event Doubles Down in Brooklyn With Bigger Venue, More Programming

Brooklyn Independent Comics Showcase expands to Industry City’s largest venue in 2026, featuring 500+ artists, panels and free programming.

Apr 5, 2026 10:00 AM Read more >