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The Week in Crime: Spotlight on Brownsville

The Week in Crime: Spotlight on Brownsville

Overall, crime is down in Brownsville, but there has been a slight increase boroughwide.
Brooklyn Elected Officials Defend Judge Dweynie Paul from ‘Racist Attack’

Brooklyn Elected Officials Defend Judge Dweynie Paul from ‘Racist Attack’

A 2017 lawsuit threatens to derail the Judge’s campaign for a coveted Surrogate Court post

Brooklyn Reps Take Charge in National Immigration Reform for ‘Dreamers’

Congresswomen Yvette Clarke and Nydia Velazquez have introduced the Dream and Promise Act of 2021 that would give ‘Dreamers’ American citizenship

AG James Gives $2.4M to BK Substance Abuse Clinics

The funds have come from fraudulent charity Canarsie A.W.A.R.E, which was shut down by the AG’s Office.
Founder of Brooklyn Safety Patrol Is Charged With Sexually Abusing Teen

Founder of Brooklyn Safety Patrol Is Charged With Sexually Abusing Teen

An influential founder of a Brooklyn safety patrol sexually abused a teenage girl for several months in his home, at a summer house in upstate New York and at a hotel in Chicago, federal prosecutors said on Thursday.
WeDo GoodWorks Is Transforming Lives With Furniture

WeDo GoodWorks Is Transforming Lives With Furniture

Through Craigslist and Facebook furniture buys, Troy Chapman helps furnish the homes of those in need.
Controversial Rezoning Application Near Brooklyn Botanic Garden Put On Hold By Temporary Restraining Order

Controversial Rezoning Application Near Brooklyn Botanic Garden Put On Hold By Temporary Restraining Order

The rezoning application process for two 35-story towers at 960 Franklin Ave in Crown Heights has been halted by local activists

Giant Letter Handed to FDNY by North Brooklyn Pipeline Protestors: 'Deny the Permits'

The protestors are asking the FDNY to block permits that would allow gas to be trucked into a National Grid facility in Greenpoint
With No Money In Budget, NYPD Seeking Volunteers And Supplies For Citywide Graffiti Cleanup Day On April 10

With No Money In Budget, NYPD Seeking Volunteers And Supplies For Citywide Graffiti Cleanup Day On April 10

The NYPD is rolling out a new campaign to combat a big rise in graffiti across the city. But since there's no budget for it , the department is asking New Yorkers for help, CBS2's Andrea Grymes reported Wednesday.
Medgar Evers College President Rudolph Crew Has Left His Post After Facing Widespread Criticism

Medgar Evers College President Rudolph Crew Has Left His Post After Facing Widespread Criticism

Crew, who has faced high levels of criticism over his governance of the school, will be replaced by Dr. Denise Maybank as interim president