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COVID-19 Cases Rise in NYC

New York City is seeing an increase in virus activity during an upward trend of cases nationwide.

Sep 8, 2026 11:48 AM Read more >

Brooklyn Residents Will Get a Say on BQE Plans

The future of one of Brooklyn’s busiest highways is moving closer to public scrutiny, with residents set to weigh in later this fall.

Sep 8, 2026 10:56 AM Read more >

Good Day, Brooklyn!

Sep 8, 2026 9:02 AM Read more >

Multiple People Wounded in Violent Incidents Along West Indian American Day Parade Route

Six people were wounded in knife attacks while the remaining three fell victim to gun violence. All of the victims are expected to recover, according to police

Sep 8, 2026 9:00 AM Read more >

Man Struck and Killed by B44 MTA bus in Flatbush Hit-And-Run

The tragic incident shut down a stretch of Nostrand Avenue just before 8:30pm as the NYPD's Collision Investigation Squad worked to uncover what happened during the man's final moments.

Sep 8, 2026 9:00 AM Read more >

Why Do We Celebrate Labor Day?

Labor Day, observed on the first Monday of September, pays tributes to American workers.

Sep 7, 2026 12:42 PM Read more >

Two Historic Ships Sink Off Red Hook

The fate of two historic schooners remains uncertain after they sank in Brooklyn’s Red Hook.

Sep 7, 2026 11:25 AM Read more >

Good Day, Brooklyn!

Sep 7, 2026 9:03 AM Read more >

Man, 42, Beaten to Death on Bushwick Street in Brooklyn; Suspect Sought

A 42-year-old man was apparently beaten to death in front of his house early Friday, and police are searching for the suspect who fled on foot.

Sep 7, 2026 9:00 AM Read more >

25-Year-Old Man Dies After Being Stabbed Twice in Torso in Brooklyn

Police are searching for two men wanted in a deadly stabbing in Brooklyn.

Sep 7, 2026 9:00 AM Read more >