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Members of Community Board 17 Vote for More Parking Spots

Members of Community Board 17 Vote for More Parking Spots

Community Board 17 for November's meeting discussed composting, parking spots, construction projects and more
US Senate Confirms Ramon Reyes as Newest Brooklyn District Court Judge

US Senate Confirms Ramon Reyes as Newest Brooklyn District Court Judge

He will be only the second Latin American man on the Eastern District of New York's trial court bench.
NY Attorney General Finds US Radiology Specialists Failed to Protect Patient Data

NY Attorney General Finds US Radiology Specialists Failed to Protect Patient Data

US Radiology experienced a data breach that compromised personal and medical data of thousands.
Multiple People Indicted for Alleged Brooklyn Health Care Fraud Scheme

Multiple People Indicted for Alleged Brooklyn Health Care Fraud Scheme

The group of men allegedly convinced Brooklynites and other Americans to accept unnecessary medications, resulting in over $500 million in fraudulent prescriptions to be filled.
Brooklyn Man Going to Jail for Causing Own Passenger's Death in Car Crash

Brooklyn Man Going to Jail for Causing Own Passenger's Death in Car Crash

20-year-old Ackeem Chambers, a Bath Beach resident, pleaded guilty to second-degree manslaughter on Sept. 9, 2023
Brooklyn Man Receives 12-Year Prison Sentence For Shooting Spree

Brooklyn Man Receives 12-Year Prison Sentence For Shooting Spree

46-year-old Ridhwaan Abdur Rashid was convicted of second-degree attempted murder for an incident in which he shot his roommate and two NYPD officers
The Votes Are in: Incumbents Ride a Blue Wave to the Finish Line

The Votes Are in: Incumbents Ride a Blue Wave to the Finish Line

Representing the newly drawn district 43, Democrat Susan Zhuang becomes the first Asian-American City Councilmember from Brooklyn.
Three Charged in Brooklyn for Russian Export Conspiracy

Three Charged in Brooklyn for Russian Export Conspiracy 

Brooklyn company received over $250,000 from sanctioned Russian entity to purchase and export electronic components
Brooklyn District Attorney Reverses a Conviction Due to Unreliable Testimony

Brooklyn District Attorney Reverses a Conviction Due to Unreliable Testimony

Detroy Livingston, 59, was originally found guilty in connection with a Bedford-Stuyvesant bodega murder that took place over 40 years ago.
Here's What Brooklyn Voters Need to Know About Tomorrow's Election

Here's What Brooklyn Voters Need to Know About Tomorrow's Election

In this election, Brooklynites will vote on City Council candidates, local judges and two State Constitution amendments.