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Jul 3, 2026 4:39 AM Read more >

Fire at Greenpoint Waste Site Injures 10 Firefighters

Ten firefighters were injured after a fire erupted at a waste management station in Brooklyn on Thursday.

Jul 3, 2026 4:37 AM Read more >

Cleaning Crews Find Dead Man Stuffed Inside Couch at Crown Heights Apartment

The 911 call came over just before 9:00am on Thursday, leading the NYPD to 1722 Union St.

Jul 3, 2026 4:33 AM Read more >

What to Know About Sail4th250 And Macy's Fireworks Show

There are two major events Brooklyn residents can enjoy to commemorate the 250th birthday of the United States: Sail4th250, the largest maritime and aerial gathering in U.S. history, and the Macy's 4th of July Fireworks.

Jul 2, 2026 10:57 AM Read more >

Join a Discussion on Deed Theft at Brooklyn's Weeksville Heritage Center

Homeowners will get a chance to tell their stories on how they prevented deed theft on July 9. For those who are willing, staff at the center will record the oral histories.

Jul 2, 2026 9:55 AM Read more >

Best of Brooklyn: 5 Must-Visit Greenmarkets For Fresh Finds

Grab your tote bag, skip the checkout line and make your next grocery run a local adventure.

Jul 2, 2026 9:25 AM Read more >

Good Day, Brooklyn!

Jul 2, 2026 4:08 AM Read more >

Ambulance Driver Charged for Allegedly Fatally Striking Woman in Midwood Hit-And-Run

Michael Gontar, 42, was charged on Wednesday, nearly three months after he allegedly hit 44-year-old Cherry Cayetano Sobel near Ocean Avenue and Avenue O.

Jul 2, 2026 4:04 AM Read more >

Man Shot in the Face Steps From Coney Island Boardwalk

A man was shot to death in Coney Island just days before the annual hot dog eating contest.

Jul 2, 2026 4:03 AM Read more >

Brooklyn Pet Store in Legal Doghouse Over Puppy Sales

Puppy Boutique, a pet store based in Bensonhurst, was sued by the New York Attorney General after being busted in a sting operation for allegedly selling puppies online.

Jul 1, 2026 11:58 AM Read more >