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Suspect arrested in fatal shooting of young woman visiting Brooklyn apartment, tenant critically hurt

Suspect arrested in fatal shooting of young woman visiting Brooklyn apartment, tenant critically hurt

A suspect has been arrested for the fatal shooting of a young woman visiting a Brooklyn apartment — and for leaving the tenant critically wounded, cops said Sunday.
R. Kelly sues prison for allegedly placing him on 'punitive' suicide watch

R. Kelly sues prison for allegedly placing him on 'punitive' suicide watch

R. Kelly sues prison for allegedly placing him on 'punitive' suicide watch R.
Man arrested for allegedly stalking Taylor Swift at her New York home

Man arrested for allegedly stalking Taylor Swift at her New York home

A Brooklyn man has been arrested for allegedly stalking Taylor Swift at her Tribeca home. Joshua Christian, 35, of Crown Heights, was busted on Friday and charged with stalking and criminal trespass, the New York Police Department said.
Salsa Salsa Returns to Vanderbilt Open Streets for July

Salsa Salsa Returns to Vanderbilt Open Streets for July

Vanderbilt Avenue's Open Streets will operate Monday, July 4th and announces July Programming, including the return of Salsa Salsa
Meet the Lawyers Helping Brooklyn's Neediest Residents—For Free!

Meet the Lawyers Helping Brooklyn's Neediest Residents—For Free!

The pro-bono law organization has been helping low-income Brooklynites with free legal services since 1990. Recently, it had a rebrand to show Brooklyn what it's all about.
BK Reader's Guide to this Year's SummerStage Events

BK Reader's Guide to this Year's SummerStage Events

The Coney Island Amphitheater and Herbert Von King Park in Bed-Stuy to host nine nights of free performing arts this summer.
New 10-ft Installation in Downtown Brooklyn Ponders America's Racially Fraught Past and Present

New 10-ft Installation in Downtown Brooklyn Ponders America's Racially Fraught Past and Present

Fred Wilson's first public art installation opens in Columbus Park, highlights some of the country's greatest societal barriers
Prospect Heights School Districts Receive New Superintendents

Prospect Heights School Districts Receive New Superintendents

District 17, which covers the majority of Crown Heights, will keep its existing superintendent Shenean Lindsay
WWE Star Sasha Banks Surprises Brooklyn Grammar School Struck with a Growing Case of 'WrestleMania'

WWE Star Sasha Banks Surprises Brooklyn Grammar School Struck with a Growing Case of 'WrestleMania'

Middle school teacher Victor Perry started a wrestling club that is so popular, he's now fundraising to take his students on a once-in-a-lifetime trip.

The 51st International African Arts Festival Returns to Brooklyn This Weekend!

New York City's longest-running celebration of worldwide African music, dance and culture will take place at Commodore Barry Park, from Friday, July 1, to Monday, July 4