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Everything Brooklyn Voters Need to Know About The Primary Election

There are two heated Congressional races in Brooklyn. Early voting starts on Saturday, June 13.

Jun 12, 2026 6:56 AM Read more >

Good Day, Brooklyn!

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Man Stabbed During Brawl Near Williamsburg Playground

A 911 caller reported two men fighting near Bedford Avenue and Taylor Street just after 4:30pm on Thursday.

Jun 12, 2026 4:49 AM Read more >

Woman Violently Robbed in Bed-Stuy

Investigators say the man approached a 37-year-old woman and punched her multiple times in the face.

Jun 12, 2026 4:32 AM Read more >

Brooklyn Landlord Sentenced to Prison For Setting Fire to Rental Property With People Inside

Rafiqul Islam, 68, of Bedford-Stuyvesant, was sentenced to 10 years in prison for setting fire to his own Cypress Hills property after a rental dispute.

Jun 11, 2026 9:58 AM Read more >

87-Year-Old Brooklyn Parolee Gets Life in Prison For Brutal East New York Murder

Police found Susan Leyden's torso and legs on the street in plastic bags and additional body parts in Harvey Marcelin's apartment.

Jun 11, 2026 9:42 AM Read more >

Best of Brooklyn: Top 5 Places to Go Fishing

Go fish, Brooklyn!

Jun 11, 2026 9:09 AM Read more >

Good Day, Brooklyn!

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Attacker on The Run After Slashing Man’s Face in Coney Island

The victim was hospitalized and is expected to be OK.

Jun 11, 2026 4:59 AM Read more >

Man Fighting For His Life After Wingate Stabbing

Police sources say a large knife was used in the attack.

Jun 11, 2026 4:49 AM Read more >