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Authorities Apprehend Suspects Linked to Fatal East Flatbush Laundromat Owner Incident

The suspects wanted Perkins' gold neck chain.

Mar 7, 2024 12:25 AM Read more >

Governor to Dispatch Natl Guard, State Police to Subways

New York State Governor Kathy Hochul said she will deploy 1,000 state personnel to combat rising crime in the subway.

Mar 6, 2024 12:18 PM Read more >

Central Brooklyn Against SUNY Downstate Closure, Poll Says

A recent survey revealed that 71% of Brooklynites living near SUNY Downstate Hospital are opposed to the facility closing.

Mar 6, 2024 7:19 AM Read more >

Good Day, Brooklyn!

Mar 6, 2024 7:00 AM Read more >

Police to Introduce Bag Checks to Curb Subway Crime

Although subway safety remained a major concern for commuters, NYC Mayor Eric Adams said overall crime had decreased.

Mar 6, 2024 2:57 AM Read more >

Brooklyn Teen Called His Mother After Enduring Four Gunshots: Police

The teenager could not speak when a passerby and police found his body a few blocks from his home.

Mar 6, 2024 2:52 AM Read more >

Driver Finally Sentenced for Fatal 2019 Hit-And-Run

Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez said the motorist also failed to consider the safety of other road users.

Mar 6, 2024 2:39 AM Read more >

After 4-plus Decades, BK Assemblymember Weinstein Announces Retirement

Representing Brooklyn's 41st Assembly District for over four decades, Helene E. Weinstein is the longest-serving female Assemblymember in New York history.

Mar 5, 2024 2:15 PM Read more >

City Boosts Minority Builders to Develop More Housing

A new city program is expected to generate $500 million in private construction loans for minority-owned housing developers.

Mar 5, 2024 11:57 AM Read more >

Cash Assistance, SNAP Backlogs Nearly Eliminated

The processing system sped up after the city made investments in staffing and technology.

Mar 5, 2024 7:20 AM Read more >