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A Version of the Pandemic-Era Outdoor Dining Program is Officially Permanent Thanks to City Council

A Version of the Pandemic-Era Outdoor Dining Program is Officially Permanent Thanks to City Council

This will make the permanent program accessible to more restaurants while addressing concerns with more orderly and uniform regulation.
Brooklyn Man Pleads Guilty in Connection with Real Estate Fraud

Brooklyn Man Pleads Guilty in Connection with Real Estate Fraud

Derrick Johnson of Clinton Hill pleaded guilty to five counts of second-degree grand larceny for his involvement in a deed fraud scheme.
Man Sentenced to 21 Years in Prison for Attempted Murder in Flatbush

Man Sentenced to 21 Years in Prison for Attempted Murder in Flatbush

Victim was stabbed repeatedly in front of teenage son, who called 911.
Two Men Indicted for Rape and Sex Trafficking of a Child

Two Men Indicted for Rape and Sex Trafficking of a Child

Kal Kirby of East Flatbush and Jordan Burnham of Oak Bluffs were arraigned on a 57-count indictment related to the rape of a 13-year-old girl on July 31.
Crew Linked to Over 200 Commercial Burglaries Convicted

Crew Linked to Over 200 Commercial Burglaries Convicted

Six individuals linked to burglaries in 11 counties sentenced for stealing more than $3 million dollars in cars, merchandise and cash.
Law Requiring Searchable Citywide Bike Map Passes in City Council

Law Requiring Searchable Citywide Bike Map Passes in City Council

Brooklyn City Council members celebrate as new legislation is passed requiring the NYC Department of Transportation to create a searchable map with information on obstructions to the city's bike lanes.
Bushwick Gets $1.2M in Capital Funding from Local Councilmember for Long-Debated Dog Run

Bushwick Gets $1.2M in Capital Funding from Local Councilmember for Long-Debated Dog Run 

The news came from Council Member Sandy Nurse just days after BK Reader reported on a renewed push to get a dog run in Irving Square Park amid a spike in local dog ownership.
Inhale, Exhale: Mandatory Mindful Breathing is Coming to Public Schools This Fall

Inhale, Exhale: Mandatory Mindful Breathing is Coming to Public Schools This Fall

Mayor Adams touts the breathing program as a way to help with students’ mental health.
Affordable Housing Tenants in Carroll Gardens Face Eviction Amidst Agreement Expiration

Affordable Housing Tenants in Carroll Gardens Face Eviction Amidst Agreement Expiration

Carroll Gardens Association says that the building's owner has remained unresponsive to outreach efforts by government agencies to establish a new agreement.
Brooklyn Men Charged With Six Burglaries in Bensonhurst

Brooklyn Men Charged With Six Burglaries in Bensonhurst

The group allegedly stole more than $150,000 worth of jewelry and cash.