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At Monthly Meeting, CB6 Decides a Chicken Shop Door Can Stay Put

At Monthly Meeting, CB6 Decides a Chicken Shop Door Can Stay Put

During the meeting, Community Board 6 members voted on permits and structural regulations regarding three properties in landmarked districts, including Dave's Hot Chicken on Seventh Avenue.
Tensions Rise Over McGuinness Blvd Redesign at First In-Person CB1 Meeting in 3 Years

Tensions Rise Over McGuinness Blvd Redesign at First In-Person CB1 Meeting in 3 Years

The community board meeting got so heated that police officers were called to help calm down several attendees.
Here's What You Missed at Community Board 14's First Meeting After Summer Break

Here's What You Missed at Community Board 14's First Meeting After Summer Break

Community Board 14 represents Flatbush, Midwood and parts of Kensington
Greenpoint Residents Continue to Rally Against McGuinness Blvd Redesign, as Plans Finalize

Greenpoint Residents Continue to Rally Against McGuinness Blvd Redesign, as Plans Finalize

After a new plan was announced, Keep McGuinness Moving, the group opposing the plan, staged a large rally on the street in a final effort to be heard by local electeds.
Brooklyn Cab Driver Sentenced to 13 Years in Prison for Violent Assault

Brooklyn Cab Driver Sentenced to 13 Years in Prison for Violent Assault

Defendant pleaded guilty to first-degree rape.
First Year of 24/7 Speed Camera Enforcement Shows Fewer Injuries, Deaths: City Report

First Year of 24/7 Speed Camera Enforcement Shows Fewer Injuries, Deaths: City Report

Speeding dropped an average of 30%, building on the prior success of the speed camera program.
Brooklyn Man Indicted for Hate Crime Against Trans Woman

Brooklyn Man Indicted for Hate Crime Against Trans Woman

Man allegedly groped, slapped and punched the victim after using a homophobic slur.
BK Pol 'Shocked and Frustrated' After MTA Misrepresents R Train Service Improvements

BK Pol 'Shocked and Frustrated' After MTA Misrepresents R Train Service Improvements

In late August, the MTA announced that the N and R lines would run every eight minutes from 10:00am-4:00pm, but then walked back its promises this week due to a track-replacement project.
MS-13 Gangster Could Receive Life Sentence for Attempted Murders in BK Prison

MS-13 Gangster Could Receive Life Sentence for Attempted Murders in BK Prison

A gang member of La Mara Salvatrucha has pleaded guilty to racketeering and firearms charges in connection to four murders.
New Entrance Gateway Unveiled at Marsha P. Johnson State Park in Wburg

New Entrance Gateway Unveiled at Marsha P. Johnson State Park in Wburg

The ornamental gateway at the Kent Avenue and North Eighth Street entrance will welcome visitors into the park.