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Local Electeds Call on State to Renew Plan for 3.5-Acre Park Over the BQE
A plan to reconnect the neighborhood and mitigate toxic vehicle pollution would bring a flower garden and playground to Williamsburg, but it needs funding.
Jun 22, 2023 12:19 PM
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Greenpoint Groups Clash Over Proposed Bike Lane on Deadly McGuinness Boulevard
A proposed bike lane on McGuinness Boulevard has polarized a community. One group says it could hurt local businesses, while another insists it’s the safest future for a busy street.
Jun 21, 2023 1:00 PM
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Livonia Avenue Station's ADA Upgrades Win Construction Project of The Year
Among the enhancements made to the station include a new passageway, the installation of two elevators, new ADA compliant stairs, and more
Jun 19, 2023 10:48 AM
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Brooklyn Bloods Gang Leader Sentenced to 37 Years in Prison for Murder-for-Hire
Bushawn Shelton plotted with Anthony Zottola, Sr., among others, to kill Zottola’s father and brother.
Jun 16, 2023 9:33 AM
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BK Man Receives 9-Year Jail Sentence for Killing Baby with Vehicle on Gates Avenue
Tyrik Mott, 30, pleaded guilty to second-degree manslaughter, first- and second-degree assault, among other charges.In honor of the infant who was killed, a pedestrians-only plaza was created on a section of Gates Avenue.
Jun 15, 2023 1:40 PM
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Former Brooklyn Cop Receives 8 Year Jail Sentence For Molesting a Child
Shaun Frazier, 43, pleaded guilty to one count of first-degree criminal sexual act and three counts of endangering the welfare of a child back on March 13.
Jun 13, 2023 11:01 AM
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Man Sentenced to 2 Months in Prison for Bay Ridge Hate Crime: DA
A man who punched a victim in Bay Ridge will be sentenced to two months of jail and three years of probation.
May 31, 2023 11:41 AM
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NYPD Officers Won't Face Criminal Charges for Fatally Striking Man with Cop Car in Crown Heights, AG Confirms
Attorney General James’ Office of Special Investigation deemed criminal charges could not be pursued.
May 30, 2023 12:33 PM
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This Kingston Avenue Pizza Place is Offering $5000 for Information About a Robbery
The Jewish Future Alliance is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to an arrest.
May 25, 2023 2:16 PM
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BK Tenant Advocacy Groups Protest, Ask City to Step in, as Mold, Sewage Plague East NY Apartment
More than 40 protesters from Brooklyn advocacy groups gathered outside City Council’s offices Tuesday night to protest the poor living conditions at an East New York apartment.
May 25, 2023 2:08 PM
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