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Police Charge Seasonal City Worker For Clinton Hill Parks Shooting, Report Says

Police charged a seasonal Parks Department worker with the murder that occurred on July 21 in Steuben Playground.

Aug 2, 2024 8:42 AM Read more >

Good Day, Brooklyn!

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Hate Crime Charges Filed for Vandalism on Home of Jewish Director of BK Museum

Taylor Pelton, 28, from Queens, was arrested and charged with criminal mischief and criminal mischief as a hate crime for vandalizing the home of Brooklyn Museum Director Anne Pasternak in June.

Aug 2, 2024 5:38 AM Read more >

City Cracks Down on 75 Illegal Weed Shops

Adams said the city has issued over $65 million in civil penalties and seized an estimated $41 million in illegal products since May.

Aug 2, 2024 3:32 AM Read more >

Truck Boom Damages Building in Borough Park, FDNY

There are no reported injuries from the incident.

Aug 2, 2024 3:12 AM Read more >

Undocumented Immigrant NYers Contribute $3B in Taxes, Report Says

Tax contributions would increase even more if work permits were approved and expedited.

Aug 1, 2024 11:44 AM Read more >

Bay Ridge Streetnaming Honors Dr. Ahmad Jaber

The corner of 5th and Ovington Avenues was dedicated to the doctor and co-founder of the Arab American Association of New York.

Aug 1, 2024 9:04 AM Read more >

Best of Brooklyn: Top 5 Subway Stations for People-Watching

Brooklyn is known for its creative and expressive residents. Here's where to get some style inspiration!

Aug 1, 2024 9:01 AM Read more >

Good Day, Brooklyn!

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Former Brooklyn MDC Correction Officer Sentenced to Prison

The defendant provided narcotics and cell phones to inmates in exchange for more than $20,000.

Aug 1, 2024 6:28 AM Read more >