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NYC Kicks of Gun Violence Prevention Month in Brooklyn

NYC Kicks of Gun Violence Prevention Month in Brooklyn

Brooklyn leads the city in a decline in shooting incidents in the past year.
Spirited NY-10 Debate Ignites Sparks Between Goldman And Lander

Spirited NY-10 Debate Ignites Sparks Between Goldman And Lander

Former City Comptroller Brad Lander is looking to oust incumbent Dan Goldman in the June primary election.
Former Brooklyn Co-op Board President Accused of Stealing Funds

Former Brooklyn Co-op Board President Accused of Stealing Funds

Isabelle Gallier, the former board president of a co-op building in Brooklyn Heights, allegedly stole over $700,000 from the building's coffers.
Campaign Pushes for Car-Free Parks Across NYC

Campaign Pushes for Car-Free Parks Across NYC

A push to put people, not traffic, at the center of public space.
Student Engagement Rises Under NY School Cell Phone Ban, Survey Says

Student Engagement Rises Under NY School Cell Phone Ban, Survey Says

New York implemented phone-free policies at the start of the school year in September 2025. Approximately 80% of survey respondents reported positive outcomes, including better student engagement and improved social connections.
Brooklyn Native Named New NYC Sheriff

Brooklyn Native Named New NYC Sheriff

Edwin Raymond, an advocate for public trust in law enforcement and an East Flatbush native, is now New York City's new sheriff.
More Prison Time For Architect of Brooklyn Jail Smuggling Operation

More Prison Time For Architect of Brooklyn Jail Smuggling Operation

Daryl Campbell, 40, was sentenced to an additional 37 months in prison for organizing to smuggle contraband into the Metropolitan Detention Center in Sunset Park. A lot of duct tape was involved.
Brooklyn Man Heads to Prison For Fatal Bushwick Crash

Brooklyn Man Heads to Prison For Fatal Bushwick Crash

Robert Matthews, 27, of East New York, was sentenced to an indeterminate term of five to 10 years in prison for killing a Bushwick mother and severely injuring her daughter.
City Internet Plan Seeks to Close Digital Divide

City Internet Plan Seeks to Close Digital Divide

In a city built on connection, millions still struggle to get online. This plan asks whether internet access should be treated like a public utility.
Park Slope Food Coop Backs Israeli Goods Boycott

Park Slope Food Coop Backs Israeli Goods Boycott

After years of organizing and debate, Brooklyn’s iconic food coop has made a decision.