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Williamsburg Man Sentenced to 25 Years to Life in Prison for Axe Attack

Williamsburg Man Sentenced to 25 Years to Life in Prison for Axe Attack

An East Williamsburg man has been sentenced to 25 years to life in prison for a brutal axe attack in which he left his girlfriend in critical condition, and fatally struck her pregnant friend.
Green-Wood Cemetery to Boost Tree Count

Green-Wood Cemetery to Boost Tree Count

The cemetery was awarded funding to plant 1,500 new trees over three years.
State to Send $120 Per Child in Summer EBT Money

State to Send $120 Per Child in Summer EBT Money

New York has issued nearly $200 million in food assistance to more than 1.5 million low-income children as part of the new Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer program.
Don't Miss Out: BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! Has Reggae, Synth Pop, CURLFEST, AFROPUNK in August

Don't Miss Out: BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! Has Reggae, Synth Pop, CURLFEST, AFROPUNK in August

The city's longest-running free, outdoor performing arts festival will keep you busy for the rest of the summer!
Good Day, Brooklyn!

Good Day, Brooklyn!

Police Arrest Arson Suspect in Brooklyn

Police Arrest Arson Suspect in Brooklyn

According to the FDNY, one firefighter suffered an injury, along with the arson suspect.
Brooklyn Resident Arrested After Explosive Road Rage Incident in Crown Heights

Brooklyn Resident Arrested After Explosive Road Rage Incident in Crown Heights

The Verizon repairmen in the van were working that day on fiber optic equipment and data lines for high-speed internet.
Eviction Temporarily Halted for Park Slope Man Fearing Losing His Home to Deed Scam

Eviction Temporarily Halted for Park Slope Man Fearing Losing His Home to Deed Scam

Cortez is fighting to prove that he was scammed.
$50K Available for Community Baby Showers for BK Nonprofits

$50K Available for Community Baby Showers for BK Nonprofits

Organizations hosting community baby showers can request up to $5,000 in funding from Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso.
Have Your Say in The City’s Fair Housing Plan at Library Locations

Have Your Say in The City’s Fair Housing Plan at Library Locations

Feedback from this public engagement period will be outlined in the Where We Live NYC 2025 vision plan out next year.