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Election Protection Hotline Opens Ahead of General Election

Election Protection Hotline Opens Ahead of General Election

Voters experiencing problems can call (866) 390-2992 or submit a complaint online.
Brooklyn President Allocates $108,000 For NYCHA Tenant Associations

Brooklyn President Allocates $108,000 For NYCHA Tenant Associations

The purpose of the funds are to support various community programming for NYCHA residents, including family days and backpack giveaways, among others.
Former Coney Island Amusement Park Worker Sentenced to 13 Years for Attempted Murder

Former Coney Island Amusement Park Worker Sentenced to 13 Years for Attempted Murder

The defendant shot a co-worker in the chest during a dispute over customers and profits at a game booth before fleeing to Pennsylvania.
Brooklyn Dialysis Providers Settle Civil Fraud Claims For More Than $9.5M

Brooklyn Dialysis Providers Settle Civil Fraud Claims For More Than $9.5M

Defendants allegedly caused Medicaid to be double-billed for drugs administered to patients with end-stage renal disease.
Brooklyn Man Sentenced to Prison For Sexually Abusing Relatives

Brooklyn Man Sentenced to Prison For Sexually Abusing Relatives

The man was indicted in absentia in 2010 and extradited in 2021.
Former Bay Ridge Man Sentenced to Life in Prison for Material Support of ISIS

Former Bay Ridge Man Sentenced to Life in Prison for Material Support of ISIS

The defendant was a sniper and weapons instructor for the terrorist organization and fought in multiple battles in Syria.
Brooklyn President Issues Statement Amidst Rising Hate Crimes

Brooklyn President Issues Statement Amidst Rising Hate Crimes

According to the borough president, several hate crimes have taken place as a result of the war in Israel and Palestine.
Queens Man Charged With Operating Sex Trafficking Ring in Brooklyn

Queens Man Charged With Operating Sex Trafficking Ring in Brooklyn

If convicted, 40-year-old Douglas Welch could face a minimum sentence of 15 years in prison.
Man Indicted for Murder of Brooklyn Woman Following Parking Dispute

Man Indicted for Murder of Brooklyn Woman Following Parking Dispute

The defendant was also charged with shooting and injuring victim’s boyfriend.
Brooklyn Man Indicted For Murder Following Alleged Attack

Brooklyn Man Indicted For Murder Following Alleged Attack

18-year-old Brian Dowling has been charged with second-degree murder and fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon