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U.S. Marshals Fatally Shoot 'Bling Bishop' Robber

Marshals in New Jersey retaliated after suspected robber Shamar Leggette fired the first shot.

Jan 26, 2024 1:10 AM Read more >

NYC Cuts Percentage of Local Resident Preference in Housing Lotteries

The city must post a public statement pledging its commitment to a non-discriminatory housing allocation.

Jan 25, 2024 8:38 AM Read more >

Rally Backs Affordable Housing Initiative in Wingate

Officials showed support for Governor Hochul's plan to convert part of the Kingsboro Psychiatric Center campus into an affordable housing development.

Jan 25, 2024 8:15 AM Read more >

Former BK Borough President Howard Golden Dies at 98

Golden championed Brooklyn through many roles, including the City Council, Borough Hall and the Brooklyn Democratic Party.

Jan 25, 2024 7:22 AM Read more >

Good Day, Brooklyn!

Jan 25, 2024 7:00 AM Read more >

East New York Man Accused of Killing Mom Also Stabbed Himself Multiple Times

Andre Eugene is recovering in ICU.

Jan 25, 2024 1:41 AM Read more >

Man Mistakenly Shoots And Kills Friend Outside Brooklyn Smoke Shop

Police have not made any arrests yet.

Jan 25, 2024 1:27 AM Read more >

Neighbors Horrified After Police Nab Woman Found With Body Parts in Flatbush Apartment

There are no charges against the woman as the police investigation is ongoing.

Jan 25, 2024 1:16 AM Read more >

New Foodtown Opens in Bushwick

A 15,000-square-foot Foodtown opened at 54 Noll Street in Bushwick.

Jan 24, 2024 9:24 AM Read more >

Comptroller Audit Finds Speed Cameras Reduce Speeding, Crashes

Illegally obscured license plates cheat NYC out of $100 million per year, however.

Jan 24, 2024 7:09 AM Read more >