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Prospect Park is Redoing Its Roads to Increase Space For Pedestrians, Cyclists

Prospect Park Alliance, NYC DOT and NYC Parks release park drive safety study and announce the repaving project.

Mar 10, 2023 9:35 AM Read more >

Bicyclist Found Dead in Supposed Brooklyn Hit-Run: NYPD

Police are investigating the death of a bicyclist in Brooklyn Thursday night as a possible hit-and-run.

Mar 10, 2023 9:08 AM Read more >

Man, Falsely Accused of Murder in BK, Freed After 18 Years in Prison

Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez vacated the murder conviction of Sheldon Thomas, who served 18 years in prison for a crime he did not commit.

Mar 10, 2023 9:05 AM Read more >

Queens Man Indicted in Fatal Williamsburg Hit-And-Run

A Queens man has been charged in a fatal 2022 hit-and-run, Brooklyn DA Eric Gonzalez announced Thursday.

Mar 10, 2023 9:02 AM Read more >

Good Day, Brooklyn!

Mar 10, 2023 9:00 AM Read more >

NYRP Giving Away Free Trees to Brooklyn Residents Throughout April And May

The New York Restoration Project plans to hand out 3,500 trees to New Yorkers located across the five boroughs in this year's giveaway

Mar 9, 2023 10:22 AM Read more >

Good Day, Brooklyn!

Mar 9, 2023 9:00 AM Read more >

New York Comptroller’s Office Explains ESG Investing

Mar 9, 2023 8:15 AM Read more >

A.G. Tish James Recovers $24,000 in Stolen Wages for Employees of So-Called Worker Co-op

Owners of Build With Prospect forced workers to buy shares of the design and construction company and stole their wages

Mar 9, 2023 8:13 AM Read more >

Crown Heights Construction Forces Building To Evacuate

A building in western Crown Heights was evacuated after the FDNY received reports of an unstable building facade, officials told Patch. Early Monday morning, the fire department received reports of a shaky facade at 456 St. Marks Ave.

Mar 9, 2023 8:10 AM Read more >