Crime

Anti-Asian Violence Spiked in the US During the Pandemic, Especially in Blue-State Cities

It’s widely known that Asian Americans felt – and were – persecuted during the pandemic.

Feb 22, 2022 2:35 PM Read more >

The Week in Crime: Spotlight on Crown Heights

Overall, crime is up in Crown Heights, and in Brooklyn as a whole.

Feb 18, 2022 1:16 PM Read more >

Alleged Members of Brownsville’s Woo Gang Charged With Multi-Million Dollar COVID-19 Related Fraud: U.S. Attorney’s Office

11 young men tied to the gang allegedly used 800 stolen identities to steal $4.3 million by submitting false unemployment claims

Feb 18, 2022 12:37 PM Read more >

Crown Heights Man Charged With Hate Crime for Allegedly Assaulting 67-Yr-Old Asian Woman: BK District Attorney

The man allegedly told police that Chinese people were not supposed to be in this country

Feb 18, 2022 9:56 AM Read more >

Small BK Synagogues Get $250K in Security Upgrades Amidst Uptick in Antisemitic Attacks

The funding can include the installation of new doors, locks and video cameras, and active shooter and access control training.

Feb 15, 2022 3:45 PM Read more >

The Week in Crime: Spotlight on Brownsville

Overall, crime is up in Brownsville, and in Brooklyn as a whole.

Feb 11, 2022 12:35 PM Read more >

Two Brooklyn Schools Face Anonymous Shooting Threat, Thought to Be Bots

The NYPD is investigating two incidents of threats to “shoot up at the school” at two Brooklyn private schools

Feb 11, 2022 9:43 AM Read more >

Fulton St. Pharmacy Wrongfully Charged for COVID-19 Vaccine

NY Attorney General Letitia James has secured reimbursement for those who were improperly charged a vaccine administration fee.

Feb 8, 2022 12:34 PM Read more >

Black Lives Matter Flag Torn Down From BK School, Replaced with All Lives Matter Flag

Parents at Greenpoint’s P.S. 110 say they are in months-long battle with vandals who keep stealing the school’s flags

Feb 7, 2022 5:52 PM Read more >

The Week in Crime: Spotlight on East New York

Overall, crime is up in East New York and in Brooklyn as a whole.

Feb 4, 2022 12:12 PM Read more >