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Tips For New Yorkers to Avoid Scams During Holiday Shopping

Beware of scammers while online shopping during the holiday season, warned New York Attorney General Letitia James.

Dec 2, 2024 10:34 AM Read more >

Brooklyn's Lott House Illuminates the Season with Holiday Tree Lighting Event

The event, which includes a visit from Sinterklaas, is on Friday, Dec. 6.

Dec 2, 2024 9:58 AM Read more >

Good Day, Brooklyn!

Dec 2, 2024 7:00 AM Read more >

Motorcyclist Critically Injured in East Flatbush Hit-and-Run

A motorcyclist is in critical condition following a hit-and-run crash in East Flatbush.

Dec 2, 2024 2:55 AM Read more >

Elderly Woman Fatally Struck by Car in Midwood

Police say a 73-year-old woman is dead after being struck by a car as she crossed the street Sunday evening in Midwood.

Dec 2, 2024 2:43 AM Read more >

FDNY Probing Fires That Displaced Brooklyn Residents

FDNY Fire Marshals are probing the cause of a two-alarm fire in Brooklyn on Friday that displaced a number of residents.

Dec 2, 2024 2:34 AM Read more >

Know Your Rights as an Immigrant to New York

As the Trump administration prepares to implement stricter immigration policies, immigrant families and their allies in New York City are being encouraged to educate themselves about their rights under federal and state laws.

Dec 1, 2024 10:00 AM Read more >

Gov Signs Bill to Protect New Yorkers With Alzheimers, Dementia

The law will ensure that individuals and families of more than 427,000 New Yorkers affected by Alzheimer's receive the necessary support.

Dec 1, 2024 10:00 AM Read more >

Brooklyn Botanic Garden Opens Annual Lightscape Holiday Spectacle

This year's Lightscape features brand-new light installations by artists from 10 countries across three continents.

Dec 1, 2024 10:00 AM Read more >

Flatbush Celebrates Shirley Chisholm's 100th Birthday

A fun day of music, dancing and sports occurred at the future site of the Shirley Chisholm Recreation Center.

Dec 1, 2024 10:00 AM Read more >