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Brooklyn Residents Urged to Claim Their Lost Money

Kings County residents may have unclaimed funds from old accounts, deposits or checks. Find and claim your money at upcoming local events or online.

Sep 3, 2025 7:47 AM Read more >

Good Day, Brooklyn!

Sep 3, 2025 4:04 AM Read more >

Man Slashed on Train at Hoyt-Schermerhorn Street Station

A straphanger was slashed at the Hoyt-Schermerhorn Streets station after accidentally bumping a fellow passenger, police said.

Sep 3, 2025 4:02 AM Read more >

Man, Woman Killed in Motorcycle Crash With SUV in Brooklyn

A man and woman lost their lives in a motorcycle crash with an SUV on Atlantic Avenue on Sept. 2.

Sep 3, 2025 3:56 AM Read more >

7 Injured in Shootings And Stabbings Following West Indian Day Parade

As of Tuesday morning, no arrests have been made in most of the cases.

Sep 3, 2025 3:56 AM Read more >

Bell-to-Bell Smartphone Restrictions to Start in NYC Public Schools

Each K-12 school will have their own policy, and the new rules will be communicated to parents and students on Thursday, Sept. 4, or the beginning of the 2025-2026 school year.

Sep 2, 2025 10:32 AM Read more >

Mosquito Spraying Planned For Brooklyn

Overnight spraying is coming to Boerum Hill, Crown Heights, Flatbush, Park Slope, Sunset Park and more on Thursday, Sept. 4.

Sep 2, 2025 9:55 AM Read more >

Good Day, Brooklyn!

Sep 2, 2025 3:31 AM Read more >

Unresponsive Man Found Dead at Brooklyn County Criminal Courthouse

A 46-year-old man died inside the Kings County Criminal Courthouse in Brooklyn on Friday night. Authorities are investigating as this marks the third courthouse death in New York City this year.

Sep 2, 2025 3:31 AM Read more >

12 Injured in Greenwood Heights Apartment Basement Fire

A second-alarm fire in Greenwood Heights injured 12 people Sunday night. The blaze began in a 27th Street apartment basement, spread to the first floor and is under investigation.

Sep 2, 2025 3:31 AM Read more >