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Former Brooklyn Banker Charged with Operating Cryptocurrency Fraud Scheme

Former Brooklyn Banker Charged with Operating Cryptocurrency Fraud Scheme

If convicted, Rashawn Russell of Brooklyn will face a maximum of 20 years in prison.
Second Annual Iftar Celebration Hosted by Brooklyn Borough President Draws 200 Attendees

Second Annual Iftar Celebration Hosted by Brooklyn Borough President Draws 200 Attendees

An evening of prayer and traditional foods brings Brooklyn’s Muslim community together in observance of the holiest month of the year.
Man Sentenced to Prison for Stealing School Bus in East Flatbush

Man Sentenced to Prison for Stealing School Bus in East Flatbush

Defendant ignored police orders to stop and fled with officers holding onto the bus.
Brooklyn Man Indicted For Allegedly Sex Trafficking 19-Year-Old Girl

Brooklyn Man Indicted For Allegedly Sex Trafficking 19-Year-Old Girl

The Crown Heights resident is facing numerous charges including sex trafficking, assault, promoting prostitution, among others.
City Expands the DOT Program Bringing Short-Term Rental Cars to Brooklyn

City Expands the DOT Program Bringing Short-Term Rental Cars to Brooklyn

The Department of Transportation has recently announced the first expansion of carshare; users should expect to see new dedicated carshare spaces across Brooklyn.
Brooklyn Takes Center Stage in NYC's Efforts to Combat Rat Infestations

Brooklyn Takes Center Stage in NYC's Efforts to Combat Rat Infestations

New York City is sending rat-busting crews to various neighborhoods across the city in an effort to address the city's growing rat problem.
Keeping Greenpoint Green: National Grid Officially Ditches Fracked Gas Pipeline Plans in North BK

Keeping Greenpoint Green: National Grid Officially Ditches Fracked Gas Pipeline Plans in North BK

The No North Brooklyn Pipeline Alliance learned about the utility company's decision to withdraw the application via an email from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.
NYC Opens New Temporary Migrant Shelter in Bushwick After Dismantling The BK Cruise Terminal Shelter

NYC Opens New Temporary Migrant Shelter in Bushwick After Dismantling The BK Cruise Terminal Shelter

City officials are dismantling the 1,000 beds they set up for migrants in the waiting area of the Brooklyn Cruise Terminal, moving between 500 - 600 men to a Bushwick office building.
Industry City-Based Company Recalls Rogue Electric Scooter After a Battery Fire Killed 2 People

Industry City-Based Company Recalls Rogue Electric Scooter After a Battery Fire Killed 2 People

A 10-year-old girl and her 15-year-old sister died from a fire last year.
Brooklyn Man Sentenced to 16 Years in Jail For Shooting NYPD Officer

Brooklyn Man Sentenced to 16 Years in Jail For Shooting NYPD Officer

Kelvin Stichel, 37, received his sentence after he pleaded guilty to second-degree attempted murder back in January of this year.