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Suspect Charged in Murder of Young Brooklyn Deli Worker

Suspect Charged in Murder of Young Brooklyn Deli Worker

A New Jersey man faces murder charges for the shocking killing of a young deli worker in Brooklyn earlier this month that has devastated the victim’s family, cops said Tuesday.
Brooklyn Minority and Women-Owned Businesses Eligible for New Grant Program

Brooklyn Minority and Women-Owned Businesses Eligible for New Grant Program

The Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce and Cross River have partnered to create the new small business grant program
Ujima: Kofi Thomas

Ujima: Kofi Thomas

Collective work makes a big difference for this Bushwick gardener.
City Promises $75M for Bushwick Inlet Park, Including Long-Delayed Demolition of CitiStorage Site

City Promises $75M for Bushwick Inlet Park, Including Long-Delayed Demolition of CitiStorage Site

The city has allocated a bundle of money toward the fabled completion of Bushwick Inlet Park, promising $75 million for the development of the CitiStorage site on Kent Avenue.
Brooklyn Bodybuilder Shot Parents On Christmas: Reports

Brooklyn Bodybuilder Shot Parents On Christmas: Reports

A Brooklyn bodybuilder stands accused of shooting his parents on Christmas Day, according to jail records and reports. Dino Tomassetti was arrested in New Jersey, on Dec.
NYC Homeless Man Charged With Stabbing Stranger to Death Because She Was too Close to Tent He Was Living in

NYC Homeless Man Charged With Stabbing Stranger to Death Because She Was too Close to Tent He Was Living in

A homeless man has been charged with stabbing a stranger to death and wounding her friend because they were too close to the tent he was living in on a Brooklyn street, police said Monday.
String of New York City Subway Attacks Reported Day After Christmas

String of New York City Subway Attacks Reported Day After Christmas

It's supposed to be the most wonderful time of year, but a string of violent subway crimes over Christmas weekend is adding some fright to the holiday season.
New Law Would Crack Down on COVID-19 Test Fraud, Already Seen in Brooklyn

New Law Would Crack Down on COVID-19 Test Fraud, Already Seen in Brooklyn

The law would increase penalties for companies falsely-promising COVID-19 test results in 48 hours, and set a $25K fine for price-gouging tests.
Education Council Calls for Resignation of Crown Heights Principal Over Alleged Misconduct

Education Council Calls for Resignation of Crown Heights Principal Over Alleged Misconduct

The principal of P.S. 243 has been called on to immediately resign after numerous reports surfaced of verbal abuse, bullying and other misconduct towards students

The Week in COVID-19 (12/27/21): Brooklyn, Here’s Everything You Need to Know

On Monday, the City's private-sector vaccine mandate goes into effect, affecting about 184,000 businesses.