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East NY, Cypress Hills Residents of Color Face ‘Highest’ Risk of Displacement in the City

The City's new "Equitable Development Data Explorer" features a map of New York's areas with the highest risk of displacement. The overwhelmingly non-white East New York and Cypress Hills are two of the most at-risk areas.
The Week in Crime: Spotlight on Crown Heights

The Week in Crime: Spotlight on Crown Heights

Overall, crime is up in Crown Heights, and in Brooklyn as a whole.
Straphangers in Sunset Park Say They Are 'Uneasy' and On Edge Following Subway Mass Shooting

Straphangers in Sunset Park Say They Are 'Uneasy' and On Edge Following Subway Mass Shooting

For many of those who frequent the Sunset Park area, the shooting was far more than an unwelcome disruption at a subway station. For them, it further heightened their fears around commuting underground
Man Who Set Fire in Brooklyn LGBTQ Bar Injuring Patrons Arrested: Feds

Man Who Set Fire in Brooklyn LGBTQ Bar Injuring Patrons Arrested: Feds

A 24-year-old man has been arrested after starting fire at Bushwick’s Rash Bar on Sunday, April 3
Brooklyn man charged with hate crime in assault of elderly Sikh man in South Richmond Hill: NYPD

Brooklyn man charged with hate crime in assault of elderly Sikh man in South Richmond Hill: NYPD

Brooklyn resident Verov Douglas was arrested and charged with hate crime assault for the attack on an elderly Sikh man in South Richmond Hill earlier this month.
Two teens stabbed in New York subway stations as girl shot outside Brooklyn transit hub

Two teens stabbed in New York subway stations as girl shot outside Brooklyn transit hub

Two teenage boys were stabbed in separate subway stations in New York City the day after the Brooklyn subway mass shooting (Pictures: New York Police Department/Citizen) Two teenage boys were stabbed in separate New York City subway stations and a te
Flatbush Parent Donates $300,000 To Teachers From His Daughter’s School Ahead Of Yom Tov

Flatbush Parent Donates $300,000 To Teachers From His Daughter’s School Ahead Of Yom Tov

Masores Bais Yaakov FLATBUSH (VINnews) — There has been a lot of buzz lately about Rebbe and teacher salaries being not sufficient. Well one donor decided to take matters into his own hands.
Brooklyn Democratic Party Filed Forged Signatures to Knock Rivals Off Ballots, Fellow Dems Allege

Brooklyn Democratic Party Filed Forged Signatures to Knock Rivals Off Ballots, Fellow Dems Allege

Vendor John Booker outside the Broadway Junction swears the signature on a document submitted to the city Board Of Elections to knock two candidates off the ballot isn’t his.
High School Students and Local Nonprofit Provide Free Haircuts to Community

High School Students and Local Nonprofit Provide Free Haircuts to Community

The partnership with the nonprofit provides the students with long-term career development assistance and guidance.

Fate of Beloved 120-Yr-Old Building Now in LPC's Hands, as Demolition Permits Are Filed

Local residents submitted a request for landmarking of 411 Willoughby Ave in January. Now, the historic building has been sold, and permits have been filed for a full demolition.