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‘Eco-Yogi Slumlords’ $2M Crown Heights Home to Become Affordable Housing in Settlement with City

‘Eco-Yogi Slumlords’ $2M Crown Heights Home to Become Affordable Housing in Settlement with City

A $2.25 million settlement follows Gennaro Brooks-Church and Loretta Gendville's illegal eviction of their tenants at the height of the pandemic, during the eviction moratorium.
Man Beat Up, Robbed By Duo Posing As Cops In East New York: NYPD

Man Beat Up, Robbed By Duo Posing As Cops In East New York: NYPD

A duo posing as cops handcuffed, beat up and robbed a man in his own apartment building in East New York, according to police. The 53-year-old man was in his apartment the Cypress Hills Houses on Jan. 8 when two men knocked on the door around 8:15 a.
NY COVID latest: Thursday, February 24, 2022

NY COVID latest: Thursday, February 24, 2022

NY extends authority to create COVID regulations through April New York Gov. Kathy Hochul’s administration on Tuesday, Feb. 23, formally extended its authority to keep mask requirements in place .
Residents Call for Traffic Signal at East Flatbush Intersection After Numerous Accidents

Residents Call for Traffic Signal at East Flatbush Intersection After Numerous Accidents

Residents in East Flatbush are calling for a traffic signal at an intersection they say is dangerous.
Artist Adorns East Flatbush Wall With Mural in Honor of Civil Rights Legacy of John Lewis

Artist Adorns East Flatbush Wall With Mural in Honor of Civil Rights Legacy of John Lewis

On February 21, Brooklyn leaders and artist Kenny Altidor celebrated the historic life of John Lewis on what would have been his 82nd birthday.
BK, BX Pols Urge State to Build Electric Vehicle Infrastructure in Our Underserved Neighborhoods

BK, BX Pols Urge State to Build Electric Vehicle Infrastructure in Our Underserved Neighborhoods

Reps. Yvette Clarke and Ritchie Torres are urging New York to make sure Brooklyn and the Bronx are included in any plans to develop new electric vehicle infrastructure
New Security Hub Opens in Brooklyn to Fight Cyberattacks, Threats Across New York

New Security Hub Opens in Brooklyn to Fight Cyberattacks, Threats Across New York

The Joint Security Operations Center in Brooklyn that will serve as the nerve center for joint local, state and federal cyber efforts, including data collection, response efforts and information sharing
Bushwick Driver Charged With Killing Teacher in Greenpoint Hit-and-Run: Brooklyn DA

Bushwick Driver Charged With Killing Teacher in Greenpoint Hit-and-Run: Brooklyn DA

The driver allegedly hit the victim in his Rolls Royce and fled the scene
Brownsville Film Heads to World-Renowned SXSW Festival

Brownsville Film Heads to World-Renowned SXSW Festival

The main character, Elaine, must find her own path as she grapples with grim truths about her musician father and her own place in the neighborhood.
Man Charged With Stabbing His Roommate In Crown Heights: Cops

Man Charged With Stabbing His Roommate In Crown Heights: Cops

A man accused of fatally stabbing his roommate in Crown Heights has been charged with murder, according to police. Denie Baptiste, 40, was charged with murder and possession of a weapon late Friday, according to police.