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Michael Jafferakos, who worked for Our Lady of Grace Gravesend Athletic Association, was arrested by Homeland Security agents at his home in Brooklyn on Thursday.

Police used surveillance camera footage from homes in the neighborhood to help get a photo of the suspect.

Authorities say the driver hit the 32-year-old victim on the corner of Meserole and Leonard Streets.

The warehouse, at 209 Highland Pl. and operating under the name “P.U.,” contained between 400 and 600 pounds of unregulated cannabis products, according to NYC Sheriff Anthony Miranda and Deputy Mayor for Public Safety Kaz Daughtry.

Brooklyn Children’s Museum names Kaylynn Mayo Director of Education, bringing years of experience in arts and community-focused learning.

The $8 million revitalization effort delivers improvements on Fulton Street between Boerum Place and Flatbush Avenue to support the corridor’s active commercial uses and beautify its public spaces by enlarging tree pits, adding trees, installing new benches and placing permeable pavers around the tree pits.

Complaints against the NYPD hit their highest level since 2013, with Brooklyn and Bronx precincts leading and City payouts topping $113 million in FY 2025.

Westhab opens an 11-story, 105-unit Fort Greene Family Center, providing transitional housing and services to help Brooklyn families regain stability.

Homeowners will soon get checks to cover the cost of mandatory NYC trash bins required under new city rules.