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11 People Escape Sinking Boat in Brooklyn

Eleven people escaped a sinking boat near Sheepshead Bay on Wednesday night, with most climbing to safety via ladders and one rescued by firefighters, officials said.

Aug 8, 2025 4:58 AM Read more >

76-Year-Old Woman Killed in Bath Beach Hit-and-Run

Police say the driver of the scooter left the scene.

Aug 8, 2025 4:46 AM Read more >

Historic Brooklyn Library Turns The Page With a Fresh New Look

The Leonard Library, which has been serving the Williamsburg community for nearly 120 years, received an extensive renovation.

Aug 7, 2025 10:22 AM Read more >

Brooklyn Woman Pleads Guilty to $68M Medicaid Fraud Scheme

Zakia Khan ran the health care scam through two adult day care centers she owned in Coney Island.

Aug 7, 2025 10:04 AM Read more >

Good Day, Brooklyn!

Aug 7, 2025 6:29 AM Read more >

Trans Woman Accused of Hijacking Trains, Arrested More Than 20 Times

An 18-year-old transgender woman accused of hijacking subway trains and assaulting an MTA worker appeared in Brooklyn court after missing a hearing.

Aug 7, 2025 6:25 AM Read more >

Man Fatally Struck by Box Truck in Williamsburg

The NYPD's Collision Investigation Squad is working on the case.

Aug 7, 2025 6:18 AM Read more >

Former Doctor From SUNY Downstate Gets Prison Time For Stealing Funds

Dr. Michael Lucchesi, the former chair of emergency medicine, was sentenced to up to three years in prison for stealing close to $1.5 million from the Brooklyn hospital system.

Aug 6, 2025 1:43 PM Read more >

Brooklyn Heights Subway Station Reopens After Awning Collapse

The MTA reopened the Clark Street station on the 2/3 line on Tuesday, after the awning on what was once the Hotel St. George collapsed onto the street and blocked the exit.

Aug 6, 2025 10:39 AM Read more >

Unicycle Festival Returns to Brooklyn With a 13-Mile Ride to Coney Island

Unicyclists will roll into Brooklyn on Labor Day weekend with a 13-mile ride from City Hall to Coney Island.

Aug 6, 2025 10:21 AM Read more >