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Local Electeds Call on State to Renew Plan for 3.5-Acre Park Over the BQE

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.
Greenpoint Groups Clash Over Proposed Bike Lane on Deadly McGuinness Boulevard

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.
Livonia Avenue Station's ADA Upgrades Win Construction Project of The Year

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
Brooklyn Bloods Gang Leader Sentenced to 37 Years in Prison for Murder-for-Hire

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.

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.
Former Brooklyn Cop Receives 8 Year Jail Sentence For Molesting a Child

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.
Man Sentenced to 2 Months in Prison for Bay Ridge Hate Crime: DA

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.
NYPD Officers Won't Face Criminal Charges for Fatally Striking Man with Cop Car in Crown Heights, AG Confirms

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.
This Kingston Avenue Pizza Place is Offering $5000 for Information About a Robbery

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.
BK Tenant Advocacy Groups Protest, Ask City to Step in, as Mold, Sewage Plague East NY Apartment

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.