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New York Marriott at the Brooklyn Bridge, one of the hotel chain’s properties, is among the many affected by the data breach that exposed the sensitive information of 131.5 million customers. Marriott has agreed to a $52 million settlement and must implement stricter cybersecurity measures to prevent future incidents. Eagle file photo by Mary Frost

Marriott agrees to pay $52M and boost security after four-year data breach exposed customer information

October 10 | Robert Abruzzese, Courthouse Editor

The data breach compromised the personal information of 131.5 million customers...

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The defendants have been accused of orchestrating an elaborate kickback and bribery operation to defraud the Medicaid program over the course of several years, billing for services that were never provided to seniors and vulnerable New Yorkers. Photo: alexstr/Adobe Stock

Eight charged in $68M medicaid fraud scheme involving Brooklyn adult day cares

October 10 | Robert Abruzzese, Courthouse Editor

Federal authorities unsealed the indictment charging eight individuals in connection with a...

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Chelsea's Guro Reiten, front, has a shot on goal during the women's Champions League group B soccer match between FC Chelsea and Real Madrid in London, England, Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024. (Zac Goodwin/PA via AP)

Our world in photos: October 9

October 9 | Brooklyn Eagle Staff

The Brooklyn Daily Eagle editorial staff highlights images from around the world...

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Crime

Police blocked off the intersection at 320 Jay St. next to the Criminal and Family courts in Downtown Brooklyn just after noon on Wednesday, after a man fired a volley of gunshots. Photo: Brooklyn Eagle

Suspect in custody after firing shots outside Criminal Court in Downtown Brooklyn

September 18 | Mary Frost

Police had a suspect in custody Wednesday after he fired a volley...

A NYPD car. Photo: Julio Cortez/AP File

4 wounded at Brooklyn train station when officers shoot man wielding knife

September 16 | Cedar Attanasio, Associated Press

Four people were wounded at a Brooklyn subway station Sunday when police...

Police & Fire

A police officer sits in a car near the Brooklyn Bridge, Dec. 16, 2022 in Brooklyn. AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson, file

The NYPD often shows leniency to officers involved in illegal stop and frisks, report finds

September 23 | Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press

“Discipline for illegal stops and frisks” is not pursued “with the same...

Police blocked off the intersection at 320 Jay St. next to the Criminal and Family courts in Downtown Brooklyn just after noon on Wednesday, after a man fired a volley of gunshots. Photo: Brooklyn Eagle

Suspect in custody after firing shots outside Criminal Court in Downtown Brooklyn

September 18 | Mary Frost

Police had a suspect in custody Wednesday after he fired a volley...

Sports

Slowing Collier is key for Liberty

October 10 | By John Torenli, Sports Editor Brooklyn Daily Eagle

Don’t let the other team’s best player beat...

Brooklyn ready to roar for Liberty

October 9 | By John Torenli, Sports Editorr Brooklyn Daily Eagle

Breanna Stewart and the New York Liberty waited nearly a calendar year...

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John Abi-Habib founded a number of civic organizations in Bay Ridge.Photos: Wayne Daren Schneiderman/Brooklyn Eagle

Faces of Bay Ridge: John Abi-Habib, a mover and a shaker

January 22 | Wayne Daren Schneiderman

BAY RIDGE – John Abi-Habib is all about foresight and being on...

Staten Island Man With History of Hate Indicted For Firefighter’s Murder

December 18 | Christina Carrega

A Staten Island man pleaded not guilty on Tues., Dec. 18 for...