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Man Dies in Ocean Hill Stabbing Incident

A 42-year-old man was stabbed to death on a Brooklyn street early Wednesday by a killer who then barricaded himself in his nearby apartment, police said.

Oct 31, 2024 3:42 AM Read more >

54-Year-Old Man Fatally Stabbed at Coney Island Subway Station

A man was stabbed and killed at the Coney Island–Stillwell Avenue station around 11:20pm on Tuesday.

Oct 31, 2024 3:16 AM Read more >

Jaywalking is Now Legal in NYC

Pedestrians do not have the right of way while jaywalking, however.

Oct 30, 2024 12:21 PM Read more >

Record Number of NYC Traffic Fatalities, Injuries so Far in 2024

Traffic violence has killed a New Yorker every 34 hours this year, a new study found.

Oct 30, 2024 8:58 AM Read more >

Brooklyn Nonprofit Worker Steals $100K From Bail Program

Dominique Morgan, who worked for the OKRA Project, used money intended to bail out Black Trans people out of jail on a closet renovation and for car payments, according to the Brooklyn District Attorney.

Oct 30, 2024 8:02 AM Read more >

Good Day, Brooklyn!

Oct 30, 2024 7:00 AM Read more >

High-Speed Crash in Bed-Stuy Claims Life of Pedestrian, NYPD Reports

A pedestrian was killed in a car crash in Bed-Stuy on Tuesday afternoon, New York City Police Department officials confirmed.

Oct 30, 2024 4:08 AM Read more >

Brooklyn Teacher Arrested for Allegedly Placing Student in Headlock

A teacher from High School for Sports Management was arrested after he allegedly put a 15-year-old student in a headlock, according to police and sources.

Oct 30, 2024 3:41 AM Read more >

Brooklyn Officer Struck by Car in Alleged Attack, NYPD Reports

The incident happened around 9:32pm near Sutter Avenue and Forbell Street.

Oct 30, 2024 3:29 AM Read more >

NYC to Offer Non-Union Employees Money For Adoption, Surrogacy

The program can pay up to $10,000 in reimbursement for costs associated with adoption, surrogacy, and egg or sperm donation.

Oct 29, 2024 12:07 PM Read more >