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Lawmakers Urge Feds to Stop Funding Predictive Policing Software

Led by New York Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke, the letter highlighted the software’s issue of over-predicting crime in Black and Latino neighborhoods.

Feb 4, 2024 10:00 AM Read more >

Motion to Dismiss Home Care Aides Lawsuit Denied by State’s Top Court

The lawsuit alleges home care aides only received 13 hours of pay for working a 24-hour shift.

Feb 3, 2024 10:00 AM Read more >

Officials Push Bill Requiring EpiPens in Public Venues

The idea for the bill came from Lucia Zaremba, a high school student at Poly Prep.

Feb 3, 2024 10:00 AM Read more >

This Bed-Stuy Elementary is Cultivating Green Thumbs

Congressman Hakeem Jeffries funded a new hydroponics lab for P.S. 23, the Carter G. Woodson Elementary School.

Feb 3, 2024 10:00 AM Read more >

Federal Disaster Aid Approved For September Floods

The federal funding will support Kings, Nassau, and Westchester Counties with various recovery and reconstruction efforts.

Feb 2, 2024 11:11 AM Read more >

A Year-Long Bash for Brooklyn Museum's 200th

The museum unveiled its new programming, exhibitions and initiatives ahead of its 200th birthday.

Feb 2, 2024 7:51 AM Read more >

Good Day, Brooklyn!

Feb 2, 2024 7:00 AM Read more >

Brooklyn Piano Teacher Gets 7-Year Jail Sentence For Sexual Assault, Grooming Young Girl

The teacher was arrested in July 2020 after the girl reported him to her parents.

Feb 2, 2024 2:06 AM Read more >

FDNY Rescue Four People From Brooklyn Building Fire

The cause of the fire is under investigation.

Feb 2, 2024 1:53 AM Read more >

Footage Shows NYPD Rescue Man Who Fell on Subway Tracks in Brooklyn

The man is expected to recover in hospital.

Feb 2, 2024 1:39 AM Read more >