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The Week in Crime: Spotlight on Brownsville

The Week in Crime: Spotlight on Brownsville

Overall, crime is up in Brownsville, and in Brooklyn as a whole.
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Two Brooklyn Schools Face Anonymous Shooting Threat, Thought to Be Bots

Two Brooklyn Schools Face Anonymous Shooting Threat, Thought to Be Bots

The NYPD is investigating two incidents of threats to “shoot up at the school” at two Brooklyn private schools
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Keron Alleyne and Nikki Lucas Compete for East New York Assembly Seat in Special Election

Keron Alleyne and Nikki Lucas Compete for East New York Assembly Seat in Special Election

The election marks the end of a political dynasty in which Charles or Inez Barron represented the community from Albany for two decades
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Fulton St. Pharmacy Wrongfully Charged for COVID-19 Vaccine

Fulton St. Pharmacy Wrongfully Charged for COVID-19 Vaccine

NY Attorney General Letitia James has secured reimbursement for those who were improperly charged a vaccine administration fee.
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New Law Requiring Space Heaters to Have Auto Shutoff Intro'd by Brooklyn Rep Following Twin Parks Fire

New Law Requiring Space Heaters to Have Auto Shutoff Intro'd by Brooklyn Rep Following Twin Parks Fire

Rep. Yvette Clarke introduced the Safer Heat Act alongside Rep. Ritchie Torres
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Black Lives Matter Flag Torn Down From BK School, Replaced with All Lives Matter Flag

Black Lives Matter Flag Torn Down From BK School, Replaced with All Lives Matter Flag

Parents at Greenpoint’s P.S. 110 say they are in months-long battle with vandals who keep stealing the school’s flags
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The Week in Crime: Spotlight on East New York

The Week in Crime: Spotlight on East New York

Overall, crime is up in East New York and in Brooklyn as a whole.
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Here’s How New York's New Electoral Maps Impact Brooklyn Voters

Here’s How New York's New Electoral Maps Impact Brooklyn Voters

If the maps withstand legal challenges from Republicans, Democrats stand to maintain power for a decade.
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Four Men Arrested in Connection With the Death of Brooklyn Actor Michael K. Williams

Four Men Arrested in Connection With the Death of Brooklyn Actor Michael K. Williams

Four men have been arrested and charged in connection with the overdose death of Brooklyn actor Michael K. Williams, who died in September last year, U.S. Attorney Damian Williams announced Wednesday.
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Suspended Lawyer Stole $400K from Brooklyn Clients, Telling Them COVID Court Closures Were to Blame: Brooklyn DA

Suspended Lawyer Stole $400K from Brooklyn Clients, Telling Them COVID Court Closures Were to Blame: Brooklyn DA

New Jersey lawyer Raleigh Douglas Herbert has been charged with grand larceny, criminal contempt, and more
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