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New York Man Charged with Fraudulently Obtaining More Than $1.2M

New York Man Charged with Fraudulently Obtaining More Than $1.2M

Defendant is accused of taking advantage of emergency financial assistance offered to business owners negatively affected the pandemic.
The Williamsburg Dealer Who Gave Actor Michael K. WIlliams Fentanyl-Laced Heroin Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison

The Williamsburg Dealer Who Gave Actor Michael K. WIlliams Fentanyl-Laced Heroin Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison

Michael K. Williams died as a result of using the fentanyl-laced heroin.
Brooklyn Man Indicted For Kidnapping Five Women, Numerous Other Crimes

Brooklyn Man Indicted For Kidnapping Five Women, Numerous Other Crimes

The defendant allegedly preyed on women to sexually assault and rob them.
Brooklyn Man Receives 15-Year Jail Sentence For Attempted Murder

Brooklyn Man Receives 15-Year Jail Sentence For Attempted Murder

According to evidence, 43-year-old Jianqing Chen ambushed his ex-wife's colleague and stabbed him several times
Brooklyn Man Receives 10 Years Following Guilty Plea to Violent Assault

Brooklyn Man Receives 10 Years Following Guilty Plea to Violent Assault

Defendant punched 55-year-old victim inside subway station, then stabbed him repeatedly
N and R Trains Increase Service Across City

N and R Trains Increase Service Across City

Trains will increase frequency to run every 8 minutes during midday period on weekdays
Get Your Green On, Brooklyn! Curbside Composting Available to All BK Residents Beginning in October

Get Your Green On, Brooklyn! Curbside Composting Available to All BK Residents Beginning in October

Every resident in the borough will be able to participate in the new program.
Council Member Chi Ossé's Broker Fee Bill Grabs Majority Support in Council

Council Member Chi Ossé's Broker Fee Bill Grabs Majority Support in Council

The Fairness in Apartment Rental Expenses Act, which would require that the party that hires a broker pays the broker fee, just got its 27th Council co-sponsor.
Floyd Bennett Field in Brooklyn to Host a Migrant Shelter, Gov. Hochul Says

Floyd Bennett Field in Brooklyn to Host a Migrant Shelter, Gov. Hochul Says

If the new shelter is approved, it would accommodate up to 2,000 asylum seekers and include heat and air conditioning so that it can be used in the winter months. 
Disbarred Crown Heights Lawyer Indicted for Providing Immigration Services Without Law License

Disbarred Crown Heights Lawyer Indicted for Providing Immigration Services Without Law License

Defendant allegedly stole thousands of dollars from nine clients and continued to practice law despite being disbarred in New York state.