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Florida Man Indicted For Stealing From Brooklyn's Russian Diaspora

The defendant stole approximately $93,000 from six Brooklyn residents while posing as an attorney specializing in tenant, immigration and contract law.

Jul 20, 2024 10:00 AM Read more >

NYPD, BK DA to Host Crown Heights Gun Buyback Event on Saturday

The buyback will be held at the Beulah Church of the Nazarene on Saturday, July 20.

Jul 19, 2024 1:03 PM Read more >

Sign Up For a Free Summer Basketball Clinic for Kids in Coney Island

The free program starts on July 27 and runs through August 24.

Jul 19, 2024 12:29 PM Read more >

Judge Stops Bus Service Cuts After Lawsuit

A temporary restraining order was issued to stop the MTA from reducing bus service in Brooklyn, the Bronx and Manhattan.

Jul 19, 2024 10:03 AM Read more >

Education Dept. Asked to Create Dress Code Policy for Public Schools

The City Council approved a bill that requires the DOE to create a uniform dress code policy.

Jul 19, 2024 9:38 AM Read more >

Good Day, Brooklyn!

Jul 19, 2024 7:00 AM Read more >

Brooklyn Commuters Stranded Due to Subway Delays Amid Summer Heat

On July 17, MTA Chair and CEO Janno Lieber said the week’s commuting woes had nothing to do with the heat.

Jul 19, 2024 12:39 AM Read more >

Council Member Zhuang Speaks Out on Accusations She Bit Police Officer During Gravesend Protest

Witnesses back up Zhuang’s claims regarding helping out an elderly woman who fell.

Jul 19, 2024 12:28 AM Read more >

Inmate Killed During Violent Incident at Brooklyn’s Metropolitan Detention Center

Cordero was awaiting transfer to another federal prison to serve out a 24-month sentence for violating the terms of his supervised release.

Jul 19, 2024 12:15 AM Read more >

MTA Reduced Brooklyn Bus Service After Congestion Pricing Was Nixed, Lawsuit Says

The lawsuit was filed by TWA Local 100 union, the Public Advocate and a Brooklyn resident on Wednesday.

Jul 18, 2024 10:56 AM Read more >