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Cartoonist Roz Chast to be Honored at Brooklyn Book Festival

Cartoonist Roz Chast to be Honored at Brooklyn Book Festival

The Brooklyn Book Festival takes place September 22 to 30, 2024.
Good Day, Brooklyn!

Good Day, Brooklyn!

Greenpoint Man Jailed 39 Times Since 2011 Arrested For Groping Woman

Greenpoint Man Jailed 39 Times Since 2011 Arrested For Groping Woman

The violent vagrant who has terrorized a Brooklyn neighborhood for years is finally behind bars after yet another alleged groping attack on a helpless victim — and locals are breathing a sigh of relief.
Mayor Adams Criticized For Repealing Solitary Confinement Ban

Mayor Adams Criticized For Repealing Solitary Confinement Ban

Mayor Adams issued an order to stop the new law from taking effect on Sunday.
NYC's AI Subway Security Measures Under Scrutiny Amid Legal Concerns

NYC's AI Subway Security Measures Under Scrutiny Amid Legal Concerns

The installment of metal detectors are part of the city's efforts to reduce crime in the subway.
State to Pay For More Accessibility Home Repairs

State to Pay For More Accessibility Home Repairs

There will also be more tax exemptions for those who are disabled, according to Governor Kathy Hochul.
City Black, Latino Unemployment Fell Over 2 Years

City Black, Latino Unemployment Fell Over 2 Years

Unemployment rates for Blacks and Latinos decreased by about 30%.
Brooklyn Man Convicted Of Money Laundering Scheme

Brooklyn Man Convicted Of Money Laundering Scheme

The defendant used bank accounts in the United States to launder proceeds of the thefts, and purchased sophisticated camera equipment for his co-conspirators working overseas.
NYC Sees Deadliest Six Months of Traffic Violence in a Decade

NYC Sees Deadliest Six Months of Traffic Violence in a Decade

During the first half of 2024, traffic crashes killed 127 people, according to a new report.
City Doesn't Have Enough Medical Examiners, Union Says

City Doesn't Have Enough Medical Examiners, Union Says

In a letter, the union representing medical examiners, said the Brooklyn office is in dire shape due to a staffing shortage.