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Construction Company Operator Sentenced to up to Four Years in Prison

Construction Company Operator Sentenced to up to Four Years in Prison

Operator ignored workers’ safety concerns, caused laborer’s death in Brooklyn wall collapse.
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Sunset Park Man Indicted For Hammer Attack

Sunset Park Man Indicted For Hammer Attack

47-year-old Liyong Ye faces several charges including second-degree murder and first-degree assault, among others
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Legal Aid Society Releases NYPD Officer Lawsuit Lists

Legal Aid Society Releases NYPD Officer Lawsuit Lists

The lists reveals the NYPD members that accumulated the most civil lawsuits and highest payout totals over the past 10 years
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Brooklyn Man Indicted For Alleged Murder of 2-Year-Old Boy

Brooklyn Man Indicted For Alleged Murder of 2-Year-Old Boy

23-year-old Latrell Lewis faces several charges, including second-degree murder and first-degree manslaughter, among others.
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New City Council Bill to Study Feasibility of Reimbursing Parents for Private Education

New City Council Bill to Study Feasibility of Reimbursing Parents for Private Education

Councilmembers say the new bill could prevent families from leaving NYC, but some Brooklynites have questions about the bill’s true intentions
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MTA Gunman Frank James Pleads for 18-Year Sentence for Brooklyn Shooting

MTA Gunman Frank James Pleads for 18-Year Sentence for Brooklyn Shooting

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NY Gov. Hochul Announces New Efforts to Address Asylum Seeker Influx

NY Gov. Hochul Announces New Efforts to Address Asylum Seeker Influx

The state has allocated more than $30 million to help migrants file paperwork to receive work authorization.
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New York City Council Secures Nearly $130M in Funding for Brooklyn Public Library

New York City Council Secures Nearly $130M in Funding for Brooklyn Public Library

Following the council’s efforts, the city has allocated around $130 million in operations funding for BPL
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Brooklyn Man Pleads Guilty to Multiple Acts of Fraud

Brooklyn Man Pleads Guilty to Multiple Acts of Fraud

27-year-old Rashawn Russell admitted to using investor assets for his own personal means, including gambling
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Community Board 4 Reviews Tenant Complaints and Nightlife Licenses in Bushwick

Community Board 4 Reviews Tenant Complaints and Nightlife Licenses in Bushwick

CB4 gave the go-ahead to two Bushwick establishments that have applied for alcohol licenses and one ale house that hopes to transform into a live music venue.
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