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Brooklyn Elementary School Implements Safety Reforms After a Child Brought Unloaded Gun

The Department of Education says that P.S. 158 has an extra school safety agent and a camera-based door locking system.

Mar 29, 2024 2:59 AM Read more >

Police Investigate Young Man Fatally Shot in Daytime Attack

The 21-year-old died at the Brookdale University Hospital.

Mar 29, 2024 2:41 AM Read more >

Crown Heights Woman's Jaw Broken in Senseless Street Assault

The police arrested a 33-year-old suspect and charged him with assault.

Mar 29, 2024 2:31 AM Read more >

Bay Ridge Playground Gets $5.4M Revamp

The renovation of John J. Carty Park included saving the 'whale' and adding a sensory play feature that was designed in consultation with an occupational therapist.

Mar 28, 2024 12:23 PM Read more >

MTA Board Approves NYC Congestion Pricing

The toll on cars will be $15 during the day and $3.75 at night.

Mar 28, 2024 7:51 AM Read more >

DUMBO Affordable Housing Lottery Now Open

Applications for the DUMBO apartments are due May 24.

Mar 28, 2024 7:10 AM Read more >

Good Day, Brooklyn!

Mar 28, 2024 7:00 AM Read more >

Convicted Wife Strangler Given 7-Year Sentence, Already Served Time

Tonie had an order of protection against her husband at the time of her death in 2017.

Mar 28, 2024 1:51 AM Read more >

Teen Subway Death: MTA Driver Applied Emergency Brakes to Prevent Casualties

The other teens were unharmed.

Mar 28, 2024 1:29 AM Read more >

Stolen Vehicle Crash Leaves Four Injured in Prospect Park South

The suspect fled the scene on foot.

Mar 28, 2024 1:21 AM Read more >