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Performing a rendition of Frank Sinatra’s (Theme From) New York, New York at Big Apple Academy presentation.

Brooklyn schoolkids honor NYPD with musical tribute, heartfelt praise

March 18 | Wayne Daren Schneiderman

GRAVESEND — Talk about an “arresting” performance. Big Apple Academy students put on an unforgettable and sophisticated production for an audience that included more than 50 men and women in blue Thursday morning at the school’s headquarters located at 2937 86th St. The presentation, which consisted of extensive singing, dancing, and spoken word, was designed […]

Cory Martin, a 36-year-old from Rosedale, Queens, was found guilty in federal court on Monday of dismembering a woman and attempting to collect life insurance.Photo courtesy of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the EDNY

Canarsie Park carnage: Queens man convicted in grisly murder-for-insurance scheme

March 4 | Robert Abruzzese, Courthouse Editor

A 36-year-old from Queens was found guilty by a federal jury in Brooklyn on Monday on charges related to the murder and dismemberment of a woman in a scheme to collect life insurance benefits. The verdict against Cory Martin, of Rosedale, includes murder for hire, murder-for-hire conspiracy, wire-fraud conspiracy, aggravated identity theft and fraudulent use […]

The intersection of Glenwood Road and East 105th Street in Brooklyn where Gary Turner allegedly struck and killed a pedestrian with his 2017 Dodge Caravan while under the influence of alcohol on Jan. 31, around 6:45 p.m.Screenshot via Google Street View

Canarsie man faces vehicular manslaughter charges after fatal drunk driving incident

March 1 | Robert Abruzzese, Courthouse Editor

District Attorney Eric Gonzalez announced the indictment of Gary Turner, 47, of Canarsie, on charges of vehicular manslaughter on Wednesday. The indictment comes after Turner allegedly struck and killed 68-year-old pedestrian Luis Garcia while driving under the influence. According to the district attorney, the incident occurred on Jan. 31, around 6:45 P.M., when Turner, driving […]