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Purse-snatcher attacks on Putnam Avenue

Purse-snatcher attacks on Putnam Avenue

88th Precinct Clinton Hill-Fort Greene Putnam Avenue purse-snatcher A marauder snatched a woman’s purse as she waited outside a Putnam Avenue home on April 18.
Surprise Met Gala Proposal: Laurie Cumbo, Former BK Leader, Says 'Yes'

Surprise Met Gala Proposal: Laurie Cumbo, Former BK Leader, Says 'Yes'

Cumbo said the proposal was extra meaningful given her recent appointment to lead NYC's cultural affairs agency, which spurred controversy.
The Gentlemen’s Factory: A Men's Social Club Serious About Black Business. Seriously.

The Gentlemen’s Factory: A Men's Social Club Serious About Black Business. Seriously.

The Brooklyn-based networking space for Black and Brown men has taken root and is poised for growth.

Clearing has Begun of Bed-Stuy's 120-year-old Beloved Mansion

Permits have been filed for a full demolition of 411 Willoughby Ave., but some neighbors claim the developer isn't waiting for city approval.
DanceAfrica 2022 Returns on May 27, and ... We Outside, Y'all!

DanceAfrica 2022 Returns on May 27, and ... We Outside, Y'all!

DanceAfrica 2022 theme, “HOMEGROWN” not only harkens back to all of the original expressions that birthed the festival into existence, but also builds upon the best parts of what it has become
After a Two-Year Dip, Evictions Accelerate in New York

After a Two-Year Dip, Evictions Accelerate in New York

Activity in the city’s housing courts, which used to process more eviction cases than any other city in the nation, is rising after a pandemic moratorium. People form a line on a recent Thursday at Brooklyn Housing Court to ask questions about cases.
Mayor Adams makes bold fashion statement at 2022 Met Gala

Mayor Adams makes bold fashion statement at 2022 Met Gala

Hizzoner got suited and booted for the 2022 Met Gala. Mayor Eric Adams didn’t miss out on making a bold fashion statement at the invitation-only event held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on Monday night.
Put A Public Bathroom In Every ZIP Code In NYC, Crown Heights Pol Says

Put A Public Bathroom In Every ZIP Code In NYC, Crown Heights Pol Says

Councilmember Rita Joseph and Manhattan's borough president are pushing for the city to add public bathrooms to every ZIP code.
Caught on camera: Group robbed man of cellphone in Bushwick

Caught on camera: Group robbed man of cellphone in Bushwick

Police are searching for a group wanted in connection to a robbery in Bushwick. The NYPD says an 18-year-old was walking on Melrose Street when three males and two females approached him from behind.
Two Lebanese Citizens Extradited from Republic of Georgia to Face Money Laundering Charges in Brooklyn

Two Lebanese Citizens Extradited from Republic of Georgia to Face Money Laundering Charges in Brooklyn

Mohammad Yassine and Hassan Rahman sought to launder tens of millions of dollar for criminals worldwide to a bank in Brooklyn