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Brooklyn Man Receives 22-Year Minimum Jail Sentence for Double Murder

Brooklyn Man Receives 22-Year Minimum Jail Sentence for Double Murder

Jerry Maisonett, 35, pleaded guilty to shooting and stabbing his former girlfriend's mother and stepfather.
Brooklyn Man Charged with Alleged Murder of Elderly Resident

Brooklyn Man Charged with Alleged Murder of Elderly Resident

Joevani Vale, 27, also faces assault and attempted assault charges, among others, for numerous other alleged incidents.
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.