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Eight Brooklyn Residents Charged in $68M Medicaid Fraud Scheme

The defendants are accused of operating two Brooklyn-based adult day care centers and a financial intermediary that paid kickbacks and bribes for services that were not provided.

Oct 15, 2024 11:01 AM Read more >

Friends of Firefighters to Host Annual Gala on Oct. 17

The Brooklyn-based nonprofit supports FDNY members and their families with free, confidential mental health services.

Oct 15, 2024 8:35 AM Read more >

Good Day, Brooklyn!

Oct 15, 2024 7:00 AM Read more >

Ka, a Brooklyn Rapper From Brownsville, Dies at 52

The passing of Kaseem Ryan, a musician and a firefighter, was announced via his Instagram page on Monday.

Oct 15, 2024 5:58 AM Read more >

Woman Wearing Keffiyeh Attacked and Called a Nazi in Brooklyn Assault

The 38-year-old victim was attacked by two women on Franklin Avenue near St. Mark’s Avenue in Crown Heights about 8:50pm on Sunday, cops said.

Oct 15, 2024 3:33 AM Read more >

Brooklyn Commuters Frustrated by G Train Construction Delays

The partial shutdown was expected to wrap up in December.

Oct 15, 2024 3:17 AM Read more >

Tanya Weddemire Gallery to Launch “JAH•RAS•TAFARI” Ethiopian Art Activation, Featuring Five Acclaimed Artists

The Ethiopian art activation opens Oct. 17 and will feature the works of five prominent Ethiopian artists: Addis Gezehagn, Workneh Bezu, Wendi Demeke, Seyoum Ayalew and Abraham Woldegebreal.

Oct 14, 2024 3:30 PM Read more >

Lightscape Returns to Brooklyn Botanic Garden for Winter 2024-25 Season

Brooklyn Botanic Garden’s (BBG) after-dark illuminated trail, Lightscape will bring a dazzling outdoor experience to New York City in its fourth season from Nov.5-Jan.5 2025.

Oct 14, 2024 3:00 PM Read more >

Good Day, Brooklyn!

Oct 14, 2024 7:00 AM Read more >

Flatbush Shooting Claims Life of 27-Year-Old Man

EMS rushed Galloway to Kings County Hospital, where he was pronounced dead a short time later.

Oct 14, 2024 3:40 AM Read more >