
BEDFORD-STUYVESANT — POLICE ON FRIDAY IDENTIFIED the victim of a fatal shooting in Bed-Stuy on Thursday as Shyhemm Lee, age 28, of Brownsville. Shortly before midnight on Sept. 11, police responded to a 911 call at 380 Lexington Ave. discovered Lee with a gunshot wound to the head, as well as a 23-year-old woman with a graze wound to the neck. Both victims were brought to NYC Health and Hospitals/Kings County where Lee was pronounced deceased. The female victim was in stable condition.
There had been no arrests as of Friday, and the investigation remained ongoing.
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SUNSET PARK — “As a resident of Marine Park, one of the great surprises I found biking around Industry City and visiting Japan Village was to discover Bush Terminal Park. I continue to be amazed at the serene hideaways that the city offers in some of the busiest places — and, still, with an iconic view.”

BROOKLYN HEIGHTS — ‘A miracle that no one was killed …’ That’s what neighbors are saying about the collapse of the Hotel St. George marquee. Shown in this photograph are workmen beginning the removal and repair of the historic, old neon sign at the corner, referencing a relic of Brooklyn Heights’ past: the St. George Hotel.

ATLANTIC AVENUE — Exhausted shopper with cluster of bags and goods from mall at Boerum Place stops to look at huge construction site across the street. “Is that REALLY going to be a jail??” Her male companion is reassuring, “Nothing like Rikers … this is 21st Century.”
BROOKLYN HEIGHTS — Overheard in line at one of most popular pastry outlets on Montague Street: “Hope I can get them into a camp …” A mother with two pre-schoolers in tow was showing a friend the Dodge Y flyer for Healthy Kids Day on Saturday, April 18.