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Police Search for Missing Teen with Autism

Police Search for Missing Teen with Autism

An urgent search is under way for a teenager with autism who is missing in Brooklyn. A Missing Child Alert has been issued for Asha Roberts, a 14-year-old girl, who was last seen at Bond and Union streets on Saturday.
NYC Comptroller Report Finds Number of NYC Prison Detainees is on The Rise

NYC Comptroller Report Finds Number of NYC Prison Detainees is on The Rise

This month's report discovered that the number of detained individuals at DOC prisons is on the rise
Mayor Appoints First Latino Police Commissioner in NYPD's 178-Yr History

Mayor Appoints First Latino Police Commissioner in NYPD's 178-Yr History

The NYPD's new police commissioner, Edward E. Caban, has served at precincts across all five boroughs where he has held nearly every position within the police department
City Announces New Live Interactive Flood Map

City Announces New Live Interactive Flood Map

Residents can enter their address to find out whether they're in a high-risk flood area
You Could Ride the B60 Bus for Free, Starting this Fall, Thanks to New City Program

You Could Ride the B60 Bus for Free, Starting this Fall, Thanks to New City Program

The B60 bus route operates between Williams Avenue, Flatlands Avenue in Canarsie and Williamsburg Bridge Plaza.
At Rally, Greenpoint Advocates Urge Mayor not to Backpedal on McGuinness Boulevard Redesign

At Rally, Greenpoint Advocates Urge Mayor not to Backpedal on McGuinness Boulevard Redesign

Mayor Adams walked back on previously announced plans to add two bike lanes on Greenpoint’s McGuinness Boulevard. The decision upset supporters of the plan, but gave hope to its critics.
Man Pleads Guilty To Transporting A 15-year-old Girl To Engage In Sexual Activity

Man Pleads Guilty To Transporting A 15-year-old Girl To Engage In Sexual Activity

Former head of the Boro Park Shomrim Society was 58 years old at the time of the sexual abuse.
New $54M Storm Drainage System in Gowanus is Officially Operational

New $54M Storm Drainage System in Gowanus is Officially Operational

New storm sewers were installed to reduce flooding in the neighborhood and it's already making a difference.
Sen. Iwen Chu Comments Following Alleged Attack to Her District Office

Sen. Iwen Chu Comments Following Alleged Attack to Her District Office

On Friday morning, an individual allegedly tossed a cluster of bricks through one of the windows of Sen. Chu's district office in Brooklyn.
Court Orders New Congressional Lines for NY, Republicans Promise a Legal Challenge

Court Orders New Congressional Lines for NY, Republicans Promise a Legal Challenge

A mid-level New York Court ordered an independent commission to redraw the state's districts. Republicans promise to challenge the ruling in NY's highest court.