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NYPD Officer Harasses Brooklyn Resident With Strange Voicemails

In 2021, Pau Vogel began receiving odd messages after filing 311 complaints about cars parked on sidewalks near the 77th Precinct.

Oct 8, 2024 3:50 AM Read more >

NYC Schools Launch Anti-Hate Hotline, Interfaith Council to Combat Bias

A new hotline — 718-935-2889 — is available for students, parents, staff and the community to report incidents of hate, harassment or discrimination.

Oct 8, 2024 3:31 AM Read more >

Resignations From City Hall Continue

Mayor Eric Adams said he accepted the resignation of Phil Banks, Deputy Mayor for Public Safety, during an interview on Spectrum News New York 1. Media reports also indicate that First Deputy Mayor Sheena Wright will resign soon.

Oct 7, 2024 11:26 AM Read more >

Brooklyn Man's Murder Conviction Overturned

Keith Roberts, 67, served eight years in prison for a 1986 murder.

Oct 7, 2024 10:23 AM Read more >

Top Awards for Books on Grief, Immigration, Black Labor History at Brooklyn Public Library

The 2024 Book Prize winners are Kaveh Akbar for "Martyr!" and Blair LM Kelley for "Black Folk: The Roots of the Black Working Class."

Oct 7, 2024 8:54 AM Read more >

Good Day, Brooklyn!

Oct 7, 2024 7:00 AM Read more >

Teenager Arrested For Rape of 22-Year-Old Victim in Brownsville

The suspect fled the scene on Junius Street towards Blake Avenue before his arrest.

Oct 7, 2024 4:06 AM Read more >

Teen Stabbed During Attempted Robbery at Utica Avenue Subway Station

The incident happened on the 3 train.

Oct 7, 2024 3:51 AM Read more >

Driver Hurls Anti-Semitic Slurs, Swerves Van Toward Congregants Near Brooklyn Synagogue

The NYPD is investigating the alleged incident.

Oct 7, 2024 3:40 AM Read more >

Lakou NOU Residency Showcases Brooklyn's Haitian Heritage

Four Haitian-descended artists will create innovative projects connected to Flatbush, Crown Heights, Canarsie and East Flatbush.

Oct 6, 2024 10:00 AM Read more >