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Brooklyn Cab Driver Sentenced to 13 Years in Prison for Violent Assault

Brooklyn Cab Driver Sentenced to 13 Years in Prison for Violent Assault

Defendant pleaded guilty to first-degree rape.
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First Year of 24/7 Speed Camera Enforcement Shows Fewer Injuries, Deaths: City Report

First Year of 24/7 Speed Camera Enforcement Shows Fewer Injuries, Deaths: City Report

Speeding dropped an average of 30%, building on the prior success of the speed camera program.
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Brooklyn Man Indicted for Hate Crime Against Trans Woman

Brooklyn Man Indicted for Hate Crime Against Trans Woman

Man allegedly groped, slapped and punched the victim after using a homophobic slur.
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BK Pol 'Shocked and Frustrated' After MTA Misrepresents R Train Service Improvements

BK Pol 'Shocked and Frustrated' After MTA Misrepresents R Train Service Improvements

In late August, the MTA announced that the N and R lines would run every eight minutes from 10:00am-4:00pm, but then walked back its promises this week due to a track-replacement project.
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MS-13 Gangster Could Receive Life Sentence for Attempted Murders in BK Prison

MS-13 Gangster Could Receive Life Sentence for Attempted Murders in BK Prison

A gang member of La Mara Salvatrucha has pleaded guilty to racketeering and firearms charges in connection to four murders.
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New Entrance Gateway Unveiled at Marsha P. Johnson State Park in Wburg

New Entrance Gateway Unveiled at Marsha P. Johnson State Park in Wburg

The ornamental gateway at the Kent Avenue and North Eighth Street entrance will welcome visitors into the park.
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Revamp of Atlantic Avenue will Prioritize Affordable Housing, Green Space, Small Businesses: Report

Revamp of Atlantic Avenue will Prioritize Affordable Housing, Green Space, Small Businesses: Report

The Community Vision and Priorities Report will guide the next steps for revamping Atlantic Avenue.
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New NYPD Initiative to Allow Muslim Calls For Prayer Citywide

New NYPD Initiative to Allow Muslim Calls For Prayer Citywide

Under the new guidance, the Adhan can be broadcast every Friday between 12:30pm and 1:30pm, in addition to sunset prayers during Ramadan.
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BK Rep. Hakeem Jeffries Hosts Annual Picnic at Canarsie Park for Older Adults

BK Rep. Hakeem Jeffries Hosts Annual Picnic at Canarsie Park for Older Adults

House Democratic Leader highlighted Biden administration's drug price negotiation during his annual picnic in the park with older adults in Brooklyn.
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If the School Bus Drivers Go on Strike, Here's the Mayor's Back Up Plan

If the School Bus Drivers Go on Strike, Here's the Mayor's Back Up Plan

Emergency transportation options include MetroCards, rideshare options and reimbursement.
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