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New York Budget Deal to Call for Three New Casinos for NYC Area

New York Budget Deal to Call for Three New Casinos for NYC Area

The New York City area could get as many as three new casinos as a result of the new budget deal reached by Governor Kathy Hochul and state legislative leaders on Thursday. The full deal still needs to be voted on by the full Legislature.
Nearly 30 dogs Found Malnourished in ‘Deplorable’ Conditions in Brooklyn Home: Police

Nearly 30 dogs Found Malnourished in ‘Deplorable’ Conditions in Brooklyn Home: Police

A Brooklyn man kept nearly 30 dogs in abject squalor in a cavern-like Brooklyn home, packing them into tiny, filthy cages, leaving them so neglected that one of the pups died, police said.
NYPD Van Fatally Strikes Pedestrian While Trying To Beat Traffic Light

NYPD Van Fatally Strikes Pedestrian While Trying To Beat Traffic Light

An NYPD vehicle struck and killed a man who was begging for change on a Brooklyn street Thursday night, according to reports. The van was traveling on Eastern Parkway when it struck the victim near Schenectady Avenue in Crown Heights at about 8:10 p.
Man Punches, Threatens To Kill MTA Worker In Bed-Stuy: Cops

Man Punches, Threatens To Kill MTA Worker In Bed-Stuy: Cops

A man punched and threatened to kill an MTA worker at Franklin Avenue station on Sunday while she roped off a turnstile, according to police.
The Week in Crime: Spotlight on Brownsville

The Week in Crime: Spotlight on Brownsville

Overall, crime is down in Brownsville, but up in Brooklyn as a whole.

Brooklyn Reacts to City's Task Force Removing Homeless Encampments From Under BQE

Brooklyn politicians and homeless advocates are demanding Mayor Eric Adams stop his clean up of homeless encampments, a plan which has so far seen only a handful of people move to shelters
Brooklyn LGBTQ bar damaged by possible arson attack

Brooklyn LGBTQ bar damaged by possible arson attack

Claire Bendiner has had little to no sleep since someone set their Bushwick bar Rash ablaze Sunday night.
Prospect Park Gets Big Win With New Picnic House Cafe, WINNER

Prospect Park Gets Big Win With New Picnic House Cafe, WINNER

The popular Brooklyn cafe and bakery will be serving baked goods, sandwiches, beverages and picnic meals to parkgoers this summer
4 crooks hold men at gunpoint, steal $200K from NYC apartment: cops

4 crooks hold men at gunpoint, steal $200K from NYC apartment: cops

Four intruders held two men at gunpoint and stole $200,000 from their Brooklyn apartment this week, cops said. The victims, 41 and 32, were inside their apartment at East 21st Street and Church Avenue in Flatbush around 5:25 p.m.
A socialist, activist and rideshare driver is also a candidate for State Senate

A socialist, activist and rideshare driver is also a candidate for State Senate

Elections this year include the race for the New York State Senate with primaries under 90 days away. In Brooklyn’s District 21, incumbent candidate Kevin Parker is facing a new Democrat challenger: David Alexis.