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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
New York City Officials Break Ground on East Flatbush Rec Center

New York City Officials Break Ground on East Flatbush Rec Center

Located in East Flatbush, the 26,000 square-foot recreation center is named after former Brooklyn congresswoman, Shirley Chisholm
'New York City is Back,' Mayor Proclaims as Jobs Record Set

'New York City is Back,' Mayor Proclaims as Jobs Record Set

Mayor Eric Adams announced the recovery of nearly 1 million private sector jobs lost during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Brooklyn Gang Member Sentenced for Multiple Armed Carjackings

Brooklyn Gang Member Sentenced for Multiple Armed Carjackings

The defendant used firearms to carjack random, innocent victims during a crime spree.